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About Me:: Theatrical background, 10 year tour of one-man show - TOM TAYLOR AS WOODY GUTHRIE - both here and abroad: Off-Broadway, the White House, Library of Congress, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Canada, Scotland, England and many other venues. Led to television and film appearances such as DALLAS, THE CHISHOLMS, DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW, ALICE, RESURRECTION, THE WHITE LIONS, THE LILY TOMLIN SPECIAL, etc.

Tiring of life "on the road," Tom taught theatre, English and speech for 20 years at both college and secondary school levels before retiring to focus on "Stories-PLUS!," a variety of programs for all ages/audiences. Programs include original stories, ballads, songs and poems, as well as traditional tales of Texas, the U.S.A. and a wide assortment of countries and cultures.

A wildly popular element of most presentations is the segment on AMERICAN FOLK RHYTHMS, featuring audience-members playing the spoons, perhaps the bones, an authentic stump-fiddle, maybe a few paper (sometimes plastic) bags, as well as performing some basic "licks" of both the hambone and the washboard.

Programs may be "tailored" to accommodate specific emphases, themes, events and occasions.

Tom won the 2007 Texas Storytelling Festival's "Lone Star Liar's Contest"
with his startling revelations of the Texas Turtles' nasty habit (aka "addiction") in his authentically verified and legally documented original account of "The True Tale of the Origin of the Chisholm Trail."

15 MINUTES AUDIO ... Sample some of Tom's Tellin' : storyteller.net/tellers/ttaylor

FREE 15-MINUTE PHONE Q&A: http://tomtaylorstoriesplus.com

Website:: http://storyteller.net/tellers/ttaylor

My adaptation of a Soren Kierkegaard story via Tony Campolo's book "You Can Make a Difference."

A LAND OF DUCKS

(c) 1985 - Tom A.B. Taylor

I read about a land of ducks who waddled their lives away
They'd duck-walk to their daily jobs'n'duck-walk while at play
They'd waddle to th' duckstore & th' Duck movie way down town
When th' traffic was bad, there'd be "Quack-Ups"...
As the ducks waddled all around

Come Sunday mornin' ev'ry week, they'd fill th' church's pews
An th fiery new duck preacher'd try'n pound home th Good News!
"Listen, Flock, you've got wings! Y'don't have to walk around....
Y'can soar like an eagle soars - thru clouds and Heaven-bound

"Hear me, Ducks - Listen up: YOU were MADE to FLY!!
While the choir sings, jus lift yer wings - who'll be first to try!?
Ducks are made to SOAR!" - and the ducks all cried, "Amen!"
Then the preacher duck just dropped his head . . .
As his flock . . . waddled . . . out . . .again . . . .

(c) 1985 - Tom A.B. Taylor

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Easter Snow in Texas

Saturday, April 07, 2007 –6:30 p.m. Easter Eve Easter Snow in Texas I mowed the grass yesterday, a mere 24 hours ago And I just looked out the window – to see a world of snow! Easter weekend! In Texas! You know, TEXAS – cactus, cowboys and such?! ‘Spose I coulda been more surprised, but, I declare – not by much! Birds didn’t mind, ‘cause there they sat, snackin’ on sunflower seed I’s peekin’ through the kitchen window, jus’ enjoyin’ watchin’em feed Cardinals both – a beautiful two – Mr. Car… Continue

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 7:26am — 5 Comments (Add)

"Bye-bye . . . I love you . . . ."

I'd just pulled into the closest parking spot I could manage on a Wal-Mart Saturday. Making sure windows were up, doors were locked, double-checking to make certain that I wasn't about to lock - or hadn't already locked myself out by leaving car keys on the front seat when I heard it. A small voice. Sweet. Innocent. Directed at me? I turned to look over my shoulder, and there was the source of that voice. A little boy, maybe two, two and a half years old - leaning out the window of an old stati… Continue

Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 9:19pm — 6 Comments (Add)

THE PATHETIC LITTLE TOWN

THE PATHETIC LITTLE TOWN Once there was a tiny town doomed never to succeed The fundamental problem was that no one there could read And since they couldn't read, of course, they couldn't write They fed on "Foolish" ev'ry morning - dined on "Dumb" at night The newsboy there never cried, "Extra! Read all about it!" For in that town not one was found who could read, don't you doubt it In fact there was no newsboy, nor paper for him to sell Since none in town could read or write, they didn… Continue

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I'VE NEVER, YET, MET A REALLY SMART COW

I met my mom and dad a long, long time ago They were quite intelligent…they had Me, y’know I also met my sister, sharp then, and sharper now But, I’ve never, yet, met a really smart cow I’ve met birds that talk, I’ve heard dogs that sing I’ve met disarming, charming snakes – I’ve met a bathtub ring I’ve met mules’n horses who can dance behind a plow But, I’ve never, yet, met a really smart cow I’ve Bluejays and Mocking Birds Who dearly love to sing a song I’ve met legal eagles most eager to ri… Continue

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NEW: Biblical Storytelling Group

If you are interested in learning about biblical telling, the "hows, whys, wherefores," its opportunities, its power, its challenges, its rewards for both teller and listener, and if you're willing to learn and grow along with others, please join the group - we'd love to have you! Tom Taylor

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At 1:16am on July 11th, 2008, Tom A.B. Taylor said…: Thanks, Pam -

it's a strange feeling being 'cut off' from things...but, much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed not having a working computer ; my days were less stressful, more enjoyable, longer, etc. -

go figger -

anyway, I seem to be making it back bit by bit - thanks for your kind note, and for what you're doing for Buck -

Tom

At 8:37pm on July 7th, 2008, Pam Holcomb said…: Hi Tom:

It's good to have you back. I was thinking about you today and wondering how you were. You've been missed.

Pam

At 5:27pm on July 2nd, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Tom - will you be in Gattlinburg at the National Conference in August? Also - I wanted to inform you that John Walsh will be holding another BibleTelling workshop in November of this year. I think you would love it. Mike Lockett

At 11:18am on June 25th, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Hi, Tom - Would you please either send me a bio and some PR info about you or direct me to a good site to learn more about your programs. We had a Great Christian storytelling conference this past weekend and are already looking for dates in June of 09 to hold the next one (#3). We'd like to expand but still are working with a small budget. One the first one - we started in the hole - but came out a little ahead. This time - we started with a small budget and built it up a tiny bit more. We are almost at the point where we can offer small payments for keynote presenters - but don't know what it would take to get someone like you to attend our conference. You can e-mail me at mike@mikelockett.com to talk dollars and cents - but feel free to respond here on the public site to talk about how I and others can learn more about your work. I know others must be interested as well. Sincerely, Mike Lockett

At 2:40pm on June 24th, 2008, Harlynne Geisler said…: Sorry it took so long to respond. I appreciate what you said about my book. : )
Harlynne Geisler

At 7:10am on June 21st, 2008, Janet Harllee said…: Tom, hope all is well with you. Staying busy here. Wanting to continue doing what God's calling me to do. I'll be taking more time to learn the ins and outs of this wonderful website. I want to get to know as many people as possible. Is there a place to chat? God bless, Janet

At 10:12pm on June 8th, 2008, Grace Wolbrink said…: Hello Tom,

Thank you for your warm welcome to Professional Storyteller!

Yes, life is busy, and loving every minute! Festival of Arts downtown Grand Rapids - a weekend filled with food, music, theatre, dance, visual arts and storytelling! Dancer Mom, dancer and grandbaby drummer loved every bite and bit of it!

PLUS! - Have an awesome day!

In Peace,

Grace

At 6:55pm on June 6th, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Tom - The dates are June 20-21 - oops! Mike

At 6:54pm on June 6th, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Hi, Tom - I am slow on the draw but finally figured out how to an an event to the site. The International Christian Storytelling Conference will be held in Normal, Illinois this June 19 and 20. I know it's short notice to you - but if you could make it - you'd be able to learn about BibleTelling and a number of other ways that storytelling is making nice in-roads into the mission fields as well as helping churches, Sunday Schools, church camps and more. I tried to upload a flier for you - but don't know if it worked or not. Go to ChristianStorytelling.com for more information and for registration details. Please consider sharing this with the Biblical Storytelling Group members. Sincerely. Mike Lockett

ChristianStorytelling ConferenceFlyer.pdf

At 7:08pm on May 30th, 2008, Sharon Henneman said…: Thanks for the encouragement. Great advise. I will take it. Sharon

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