Wynne and I were thrilled this week to sit down with one of our favorite guests, the talented Pete Springer. Without a doubt, Pete’s earned the title of “storyteller supreme” as he regales us with tales from his life as a teacher, a volunteer, a student of human behavior. In this episode, Pete gets us … More Episode 79: Sometimes You Have to Laugh with Author Pete Springer
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our most watched videos. In case you missed this great book project pitch from Cheryl Oreglia, here it is. And since Cheryl and Larry are off cycling in the RAGBRAI this week, we know they are authoring stories … More Two Again Tuesday
Wynne and I were thrilled to sit down with the talented Melanie McGauran recently as she shared the beautiful story of her friend, Lissa. Lissa’s story will inspire you with reminders about grace – despite adversity – and the power of hope. And purpose. As Wynne and I listened, we felt honored that Melanie drew … More Podcast Friday! Episode 74: Remembering Friends With Melanie McGauran
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So we’re republishing some of our most watched videos. In case you missed this fabulous story from award winning playwright and Beatles buff, Jack Canfora, here’s a replay. Jack tells the story of the inspiration for Paul McCartney writing Eleanor Rigby and what … More Two Again Tuesday
In this episode, I’m with my co-host Vicki Atkinson and we are talking about the surprising ways we can receive help and inspiration. Vicki tells us a tale of self-discovery. In response to a pesky interpersonal situation, she goes to sleep wondering if she did the right thing. She’s facing a growth moment and needs … More Episode 70: “A” is For Ambivalence with Vicki and Wynne
In this episode, I’m with my co-host Vicki Atkinson and we are talking about questions. It starts with a question that my eight-year-old daughter, Miss O, asked me about what my dad thought about my divorce. As I give her the long answer, I finally connect the dots to asking questions to my dad about … More Episode 69: All You Have to Do Is Ask with Wynne and Vicki
In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I are with blogger, author, retired elementary school teacher and great storyteller, Pete Springer. Pete’s storytelling is fantastic. And the fun twist with this particular story is that the story I told about trying to rescue Buttercup the bunny in episode 66 is what prompted Pete to volunteer to … More Episode 68: The Circle of Life with Pete Springer
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, blogger and author, Vicki Atkinson. Vicki and I are big believers in the power of story – to connect us, to create intergenerational healing, and to make meaning out of the events of our lives. Whether the story is funny or serious, we see others able to pick … More Episode 67: Love the Ones Who Are Different with Vicki and Wynne
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, blogger and author, Vicki Atkinson. We are changing our format starting with this episode. Vicki and I are big believers in the power of story – to connect us, to create intergenerational healing, to make meaning out of the events of our lives. To set the stage, we … More Episode 66: The Power of Story with Wynne and Vicki
I recently told a story on my personal blog about the time when I was 19 years-old and my sister set me up with a guy who was married without telling me that he was married. That is a story I’ve carried around for 35 years believing I couldn’t tell it. Well, I told that … More A Story-telling Mission
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