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October 1, 2018September 16, 2019

New Educational Approach

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A Seat at the Grownup Storytellers’ Table
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I had won a Moth Story Slam, I reminded myself, and had just as much right to be at this Grand Slam as the others. …
Too Many Rules Make Me Want to Start Trouble
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Two months before our trip to upstate New York I began looking for a place to stay and realized everyone got there ahead of me. …
My Live Storytelling Journey (So Far)
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I retired from teaching in May 2018 and, at first, told myself I would just take a year off (ha ha.) I always wanted to …
Retro Valentines for 60s Kids
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If you grew up in the 1960s you are now IN your 60s – that’s just how cool we are! Take a step back in …
Terrified to Jubilant in Six Minutes
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My birthday challenge “Here she comes! Keep that applause going for our next storyteller! She’s almost here!” Suddenly I am onstage, blinking into lights but …
Turkey’s Dream About to Come True
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Life will be very different a week from now Something is definitely up. I’ve been alive 6 months now so I’m a good judge of …
Better Half Need Improvement? Elmo to the Rescue!
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Part One My husband is always at least a step ahead of himself, thinking his next great thought instead of finishing what he is doing. …
Role Reversal
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“Watch, Daddy!” “Amazing, buddy!” “Look at this, Mommy!” “That was so cool, honey!” The video is old and grainy but the emotions couldn’t be clearer. …
The Boomer Weed Fiasco
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Our kids live in Seattle and we grew up in the age of Aquarius. Add that together and you get two 60-year-olds and their son …
Thirty Birthday Cards Later
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We’ve been making birthday cards for our children all their lives. The second kiddo is now hitting 30 and the two of them always look …