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Pam Holcomb
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Looking for a love story
Replied Oct 18
I Still Want to Read Your Book!
Replied Nov. 12, 2008
Pam Holcomb's Groups
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Take 5
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Storytellers' CDs and Bo…
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OneSentenceStories
28 members
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Needing Our Thoughts & P…
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Question of the Day
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Pam Holcomb - Appalachian Storyteller
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Here's the link to the story: http://www.eldrbarry.net/marriage/stondoor.htm . I hope you enjoy it!
I told the Moroccan Folktale, "The Stone at the Door" for Buck P. Creacy's wedding last August. It's a beautiful story for a wedding.
Tom:
I've missed our e-mail conversations. Thanks for tagging up.
I did retire from teaching (finally) and am now pursuing my dream of being a full-time storyteller. I sometimes feel guilty being paid for doing what I love. I'm having the time of…
Thank you Rock. I absolutely loved the story. What a wonderful lesson for us all to learn. I appreciate your input.
Pam
Comment Wall (74 comments)
- At 5:44am on January 30, 2009,
Jonatha Wright said… - Hello Pam, I see that you have been real active on this site. I hope you had a lot of good times, and storytelling over the holidays and into this new year. I do not know if we can get down to Natasha's this year or not. We always enjoy it a lot. We are not signing up to perform, but hope we can last minute get down there to watch and support. Maybe we will see you on stage there this yet?
Jonatha
- At 2:23pm on January 28, 2009,
Mike Lockett said… - Hi, Pam,
We just got back from a 7 day cruise + a few extra days basking in the warm Miami sunshine - I ate - exercised and slept - and rotated these three activities for 9 days. My arm is mobile once again and the old body was able to shake off the winter doldrums for a time. Wishing you well, Mike Lockett
- At 9:05pm on January 17, 2009,
Carolyn Stearns said… - What age group or grade for the Civil War stories? Clara Barton is a good subject for lower grades but plenty of material that can adapt to all ages. Lots on line, lots of books. Good women in the war making a difference angle. There were 100,000 stories at Gettysburg, I like General Lee's horse Traveller and look at the war from the animal viewpoint. I do several about boys in the war drummers and buglers and the boys who kept records at Andersonville prison. Depending where you are I like tieing it in locally how many went from here to serve, when where, any notables? All online info. Was war goods manufactured locally we found out 25,000 guns were made in a small section of our town -lived here 30 years and hadnt heard that! I have sevral family stories from family letters and diaries it is a lucky treasure in that! Anything in your family tree ? Have you heard of Jennie Wade a teen girl was the only civilian killed at Gettysburg. her home is a tourist stop there and they say if you put your finger in the bullet hole i nthe door you will marry in one year and they have many pictures to prove it. They also include the house on ghost tours as they say she still haunts it.
- At 8:08pm on December 22, 2008,
Carolyn Stearns said…
- You commented that you liked my blogs so I just thought I would let you know I have added one since I joined the new animal stories group The blog is on Compassion and is on my pages. There is also a response to a discussion on the animal page you might enjoy. I cant imagine why no one thought of animal stories group earlier there are so many animal sotries for those of us who live with more animals than humans it is a natural topic . One of my favorites. Now a historic animal story that is perfection for me- I have a few working on more!
- At 11:23pm on November 30, 2008,
Mike Lockett said…
- Hi, Pam - I hope to be able to get rid of the sling after one more week. Meanwhile - getting the flexibility and strength back in the old arm is rough. I hope I can get back into working order before too long.
I also hope that all is going well with you and the sales of your new album.
Mike
- At 1:06am on November 22, 2008,
Mimi Rockwell said… - Hi Pam, Have you heard about the Saturday Series of workshops that are sponsored by VASA? The first one will be on Sat. Dec. 6 in Abingdon, VA at the Virginia Highlands Community College, 9:30 a.m. Two workshops will be presented, GROW with Kim Weitkamp on marketing and DIG IT with Paul Conco on developing the oral history. Lunch is included in the price of $75 for VASA members and will be followed by coaching, story labs, and story swaps. Contact me for more info if you're interested in coming. Mimi
- At 3:49pm on November 17, 2008,
Mike Lockett said…
- Hi, Pam! Got you nice note of good wishes for my shoulder. It had been okay for a few days - but must have overdone it with the pulleys - cuz - ouch - not fun today. Oh well, so many folks have it worse. I am finding that a lot of people I know have had this done - and all recognize - that it is NOT fun. Hope all is well with you. Shoulder or not - I have programs Thursday and Friday with over 1200 little wiggling bodies ranging from Pk-K up through 14. This will be the third year in a row that I have told stories the Festival of Trees in central to raise $$$ for the Baby Fold. The work with a lot of the special needs kids in our area and help people with adoptions. So this is one of my freebies to help out a good cause. Best regards,
Mike Lockett
- At 11:11pm on November 13, 2008,
Mike Lockett said…
- Good to hear from you again. Likewise about getting to meet at the Mecca for storytellers. What a wonderful time when everyone descends on little old Jonesborough and brings such diversity to one small rural community. wow! This is the second time my Dad went with me. He LOVES it. Regarding leading the pack - not quite - Remember I was still telling my tales part-time until retirement 3 1/2 years ago... lots of experience telling stories - but all self taught. Now I am free to learn and learn from what everyone else has to offer and toss in my two cents worth as I go. What a wonderful way to live!
Mike
- At 10:10am on November 12, 2008,
Mike Lockett said…
- Dear Pam,
How wonderful of you to write me about the NAPPA award. Thank you so very much. That little album - Tales from the Hills has now won three awards, The NAPPA + the 2007 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award and the Iparenting Media Award. It is kind of humbling when one sees the other winners. To be in the company of Bill Lepp and Donald Davis... Wow! My wife called it "running with the BIG dogs!"
Did I hear correctly that you just completed a new CD? If so - how about a swap? - You can see my four CDs and my DVD posted in the merchandise part of my website at www.mikelockett.com
Take care!
Mike L
- At 8:20pm on November 9, 2008,
Tom Taylor said… - Hey, Pam -
Thanks for your kind note - good to be getting back, at least in the neighborhood of the saddle.//Sorry I missed the big debut of your CD, but I'll be saving my money and maybe I can get it as a Christmas present//Trust you're doing well, and will look fwd to being in touch w/ the dotning family -
Best,
Tom T (Deep in the Heart of Texas)
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- About Me:
- I am a veteran when it comes to working with young people, having taught high school Arts and Humanities, Speech, Oral Communications, Drama, and Mathematics for 29 years. It is my desire for the preservation of the Appalachian culture that drew me to the performing arts, and developed my love of storytelling.
I have entertained audiences of all ages with my tales. I specialize in mountain folklore, including family stories, Grandfather Tales, and stories collected from the adventures of interesting people I have met. With my dramatic flare, I bring to life stories from all facets of life. I can easily adapt my stories to any age, group, or occasion.
" Each story is a thread in a huge tapestry that binds people together."
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The Making of My First Two CDs
I really became serious about storytelling about five years ago. Up until that time, I just loved to listen to stories and would occasionally tell one. And of course, I always used storytelling as a teaching tool in my classroom and even taught the art of storytelling to my speech and drama students. But for me becoming a storyteller was just a passing fancy, along with being a Broadway actress or a Hollywood director. Then one day, my former high school teacher called me and asked me if I would… Continue
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