Six months have passed since 1 Jan. In that time, over 150 storytelling shows have captivated the DMV this! This month will give us many of the regulars shows we know and love. We also get special performances during the Capital Fringe 2019. And a new show happening in Fredericksburg, VA. From Fredrick and Baltimore … Continue reading Tales of Summer
Truthful Tuesdays Podcast with Ingrid Thomas
https://anchor.fm/TTWI/episodes/Episode-5---Fathers-Day-e4ardn?fbclid=IwAR1D9sTQcdXLKalOhgPAfqpIzPlNA24I_PbMpBEnQJAuEjkeF8KbLduUdP8 My friend, fellow speaker, and toastmaster Ingrid Thomas interviewed my for her podcast Truthful Tuesday as a part of the father's day special. Go check it out!
Last Call for Storytellers
June is starting, so I'll be wrapping up my interviews with local DC, MD, and VA storytellers. I have a backlog to get through, so there will be more coming. If you are storyteller or know a storyteller that the rest of the DMV should know about, go to my contact page and let me … Continue reading Last Call for Storytellers
Summer Days, Summer Nites, Summer Stories
Surprise! June is here! Ok, maybe I'm the only person not keeping track of the days. But I am keeping track of the stories in June. From Fredrick and Baltimore MD, to Richmond and Norfolk and Roanoke VA, with many stops in the DC area, come hear stories about all of these and more. Some … Continue reading Summer Days, Summer Nites, Summer Stories
Meeting Local Storytellers: Jack Scheer
I'm not sure who is more excited; me, or Jack. I've seen Jack Scheer tell stories a few times, but never got the time to get to know him better. Jack seems excited to just talk about storytelling. Either way, storytelling is at the center of our enthusiasm. Jack has been performing in community theater … Continue reading Meeting Local Storytellers: Jack Scheer
There’s Storytelling on TV!?
As I'm check my social media this week, I see Sufian Zhemukhov post that he is going to be on one of the episodes of Stories from the Stage on PBS. My first thought is "How did I miss seasons 1 & 2?" My second thought is "Who else knows?" So it's only right that … Continue reading There’s Storytelling on TV!?
Meeting Local Storytellers: Sufian Zhemukhov
He's been in shows for Story District, Better Said Than Done, and The Moth. When he's not busy captivating audiences with his stories of Russia and beyond, Sufian Zhemukhov is teaching college level history and recently, completed writing a book. Let's take a look at this storytelling educator. Sufian brings a Russian background with a … Continue reading Meeting Local Storytellers: Sufian Zhemukhov
Forget May Flowers; Where Are The May Stories
Just like that, April is gone and May is here! Are you ready for May flowers? Are you ready for Mother's Day? More importantly, are you ready for more stories? There are plenty! From Fredrick and Baltimore MD, to Richmond and Norfolk and Roanoke VA, with many stops in the DC area, come hear stories … Continue reading Forget May Flowers; Where Are The May Stories
In Search if a Storyteller?
A few weeks ago I noticed my picture on the Virginia Storytelling Alliance website in the directory. You can find lots of great storytellers there from all around the state of Virginia. I just recently got the honor to join this richly diverse group of people highlighted on the page. Don't take my word for … Continue reading In Search if a Storyteller?
Book Review “The One Minute Manager”
I'm the sort of person who is constantly looking for ways to improve myself. So when a friend recommended to me to the "The One Minute Manager", written by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, book, I figured it would be right up my alley. It was. At the end of 107 pages what I found … Continue reading Book Review “The One Minute Manager”
Story Telling On Purpose 