We live in a multimedia world of sound and images moving across screens. It takes a lot to hold attention these days. Or so it seems? The first time that I unknowingly walked into a live performance of a twenty-minute story, I was surprised. One person, front of the room, one voice, no multimedia, no fancy props. …Read More
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Florida Storytelling Festival moves to January 2019
“I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them.” ~Donald Davis Florida Storytelling Festival Come absorb stories in the Historic Mount Dora, the highest place in Florida. Don’t worry, it’s not that high, only 184 feet! The annual Florida Storytelling Festival celebrates the 35th year! Thursday, January 24 – Sunday, January 27, 2019 Nestled up against …Read More
Celebrating My Celtic Year
Guest Blog Post by Janis McCall: In my Native Scotland, any reason to gather together and celebrate is a good reason. My last blog described the eight major festivals of the Celtic tradition. In my own life, I still honor them in my own way, sometimes with a group and sometimes with something deeply personal. …Read More