The process of growing grapes and turning them into great wines has always been a fascinating one to me. It’s not only filled with plenty of decisions to be made about what to do in the vineyard, but also what …
Photo Spark 1-2: The Secret to 22 Years
5 storytellers were given a daunting task—write a 250-word (or less) story explaining a random photograph. This is Photo Spark 1. This is story 2. This is Joe Boyd with “The Secret to 22 Years.” Gretta Thomas sat quietly on the …
Life Scents
Smell life, drink of its waters, taste its fragrant sounds; you show the world how. Photo (Flickr CC) by Dennis Wong
Photo Spark 1-1: The Gift of the Margie
5 storytellers were given a daunting task—write a 250-word (or less) story explaining a random photograph. This is Photo Spark 1. This is story 1. This is Steve Fuller with “The Gift of the Margie.” For the first time, Margie knew exactly …
Brown Eyed Handsome Man
I appreciate this 15-year-old ‘Brown Eyed Handsome Man.’ He lives in a ceaseless state of music. It flows through him like the mighty Ohio—never ceasing. His spirit is sanguine. His eyes are welcoming. His smile lights a room. He is …
10 Hints to Telling a Better Story
As a storyteller, I am often asked about how to tell a story. Here are some easy tips to developing your storytelling skills: 1. Listen to others. Be present. Don’t be too excited to speak. Listening to another person is …
Stories No One Else Can Tell
I’m a people-watcher. I enjoy watching people. Why? Because people are fascinating! Each person has his or her own walk, talk, and quirky body language; His or her own attitude, facial expression, and smell (yes, I smell faces when I …
Haiku Haiku
Your three little lines Communicating so much Now is our time, friend. Photo (Flickr CC) by Charles Stanford
Dressing Up Buster
Back in high school, my friends and I spent a lot of time at Hoffmann’s house. He had ample seating, snacks and cool parents who’d pony up for the big pay-per-view boxing matches. I still remember watching Tyson bite off Evander’s …
The Putter
Ernest Wright & Sons of Sheffield, is one of the last remaining hand manufacturers of scissors. This short film documents “Putter” Cliff Denton, literally a putter togetherer of scissors. I found this film beautiful and inspiring on a number of …