All Blog Posts Tagged 'christmas' (10)

I was playing guitar and singing for a Lions Club Christmas party. Near the beginning of my concert, I preluded Little Drummer Boy by asking the kids what gifts they would have brought baby Jesus. "Game Boy." "A pony." "Hot Wheels!" Their answers came quickly. They interrupted each other in their excitement. Man, this was great. I was a hit. I reminded myself not to get a swelled head; I was just the warm up for Santa. One girl, about 8 years old, stood a tad apart from the crowd of kids… Continue

Wanted to let you all know that I have added two new tales to my repertory: BEOWULF (1 hour) A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1 hour) Also a MySpace page, www.myspace.com/obodkin. Music samples. Also, made a few videos for YouTube. Type in "odds bodkin" and there I will be! Peace to all, Odds Continue

Hello All - I've been gone for awhile due to several events and issues. The last I posted was in November, then devoted my time to publicity for our Old Christmas program and preparing for a vacation my husband, Rocky, and I were taking over Christmas. We returned the very end of Dec. and on New Year's Day Rocky came down with bronchitis. He is a cancer survivor of 4 years and has the chronic condition of COPD. He seemed to be recovering by Jan. 6, our Old Christmas celebration but chose not to… Continue

Dear Fellow StoryLovers This time at the end of the year is often accompanied by a reflective look back AND a hopeful look forward. One year is dying and another is about to be born. To honor this time passage, Here's an Old Cajun Toast I heard from my Great Uncle Mose one year : May your coffin Be made of the finest wood From Century-old Cypress trees That I shall plant Tomorrow ! I love this toast because of its fierce misdirection. You start on the seemingly inappropri… Continue

Friends: On this joyous day in New Orleans, Louisiana, I wish each and every one of you a Happy Holiday. May 2009 bring you success, peace, love, and new friendships. Here is a gift for you - a story... Rabbit’s Turnip A Tale from China Retold from Di… Continue

I just posted a Christmas Card for all of you that I hope you will enjoy. You have all given me so much this year and I can only scratch the surface to pay you back. Sometimes I ponder the reason for the season and inspiration will perk my brain and a story or poetry will come forth like a bubbling fountain. Today let me share a piece I wrote several years ago which shares a bit of my soul with you. Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukhah - Enjo… Continue

Still looking for some new stories to add to your Christmas storybag? The Silver Pine Cones is a simple tale, easy to learn, and gives a storyteller or librarian the opportunity to either make silver pine cones as a craft activity with children, or give out silver pine cones as a program favor. You can find the story by clicking here. Enjoy! And while you're visiting my blog, do… Continue

I found this story in an old collection of tales by Maud Lindsay called the Story-Teller. It's no longer under copyright, and might make a good addition to a Christmas program. It's a little on the sweet side, but counterbalance it with something funny or strange--or it might be useful for Sunday school classes. You can access the story by clicking here. . Leave a comment on my blog to let me know if you visi… Continue

Especially at this time of year, we need to be reminded of what matters most. This op-ed piece, in the New York Times, gets right to the essence of what it means to cook for those you love. Enjoy. - Joe Paris New York Times op-ed piece on "Cooks vs Chefs" Continue

[ Draft ] Beaver Creek Storytellers is in its 10th year, and we have settled into a routine of annual events in addition to our monthly venue at a downtown coffee shop, Java J's. In June around the summer solstice we present a program, Stories For A Mid-Summer's Night, in an outdoor venue. This year, as it was in 2007, it will be held in a city park close to downtown. There is a stage for the storytellers, and the audience sits on blankets or in lawnchairs under beautiful old trees. There is no… Continue