Twas the Night Before Tax Day ~ By Glen Davis (April 15, 2003) ‘Twas the night before Tax Day, when all through the nation many creatures were stirring, due to procrastination. The receipts were stuffed in a box without care, in case of an audit, they all would be there. The children were nestled all …Read More
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Poem: The Tiger ~ William Blake
“The Tiger” by William Blake (1757-1827) Tiger Tiger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies. Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand, dare seize the fire? And what shoulder, and …Read More
#29: Freedom Schools (Jim Gregory)
“That’s not going to happen, it hurt too much just to tell this one, I would never be able to tell the rest of the story.” Jim Gregory began to unravel his painful stories with the support of the oral Storytelling community, and he did manage to tell the rest of the story. As a …Read More
#28: Lawyers Protecting Children (Corey Huffman)
Legal Aid is a non-profit private law firm that protects the vulnerable by providing free legal representation to low income families for victims of domestic violence, children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned, families who are at risk of homelessness, seniors and veterans who are denied access to health care or other benefits, and …Read More
Poem: I dreamed my grandmother
I dreamed my grandmother She was glamorous. Red lipstick. Her favorite earrings, gold triangles Short cropped China black hair Perched sensuously on a high stool, legs crossed And 10 pounds lighter But it was her spirit that was lighter She shrugged off the weight of the world Pulled back her shoulders Opened her chest Held …Read More
Dead is Dead ~ by Alan Balter
Dead Is Dead ~ by Alan Balter Published: April 2017 When somebody dies, folks hardly ever say “dead.” They prefer “expired” or “departed” instead. Most of the euphemisms don’t do any harm, Like “biting the dust” or “buying the farm.” There are “fallen off the perch” and “given up the ghost.” “Taking a dirt nap” …Read More
Healing Stories FGCU – Wed Apr 10, 2019
Healing Stories performed in the oral tradition by students of Integrated Studies “Storytelling as Healing” Course with Dr. Joel Ying Experience the power of story to heal, connect, and create community. #healingstoriesFGCU Wed Apr 10, 2019 Reception 5:30pm Stories 6pm – 7:30pm Cohen Center 247 Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) FREE and OPEN to the …Read More
John Cleese: On Creativity
John Cleese is a writer, comedic genius, and co-creator of Monty Python (the comedy troupe). Creativity, he says, is elusive because it comes from the unconscious mind. While the conscious mind will “prime the pump” as you contemplate a problem, it is the unconscious mind that comes up with creative solutions. Creativity is not a talent …Read More
#27: Architecture – Building a Passion (Steven Jallad)
What does it take to build a dream? Maybe an architect. Steven Jallad designs and oversees the building of homes in Naples, Florida. His path to architecture began with a love for drawing and working with his hands. He followed that passion as the thread in his life. The craft of carpentry during the summers …Read More
Levels of Prevention
Dr. Smith was working at the health center. She started to notice a lot of patients coming in with a red pustular rash over the entire body. The rash resolved with steroids, and if untreated caused severe scarring. It seemed like an allergy, but she could not figure out to what. She started a program …Read More