5 Easy Zoom Activities to Support Storytelling in Isolation

Zoom has been part of my life for more years than I care to count. It’s an epic tool and zoom activities has allowed me to connect with thousands of people over the years while raising my kids. Somehow I can still be surprised at how it can be used. My girl scouts (1st-4th grade)…

5 Fall Activities for Seniors and Families

Fall is my absolute favorite season. I would have a hard time choosing one thing I love about it. I love the colors, the crisp air, and the way the light shifts as we get closer to winter. But enough about me. This post is all about you and fall activities for seniors and families.…

3 Powerful P’s of Storytelling – Planning, Pantsing, and Plantsing

Are you someone who likes planning things? Do you need to know what’s happening to be able to focus? I do. It’s probably why I’ve had such a hard time focusing (and writing!) and keeping to the plans I made oh so many months ago. Trying to complete anything in the last few weeks/months has…

5 Ways to Write About, Remember & Honor Hard Memories

Life wouldn’t be life without a few hard memories to shake you up. How we choose to remember those moments makes up the rest of our lives. I’ve been choosing to share stories, write, and explore the emotions I feel around certain experiences. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that each new milestone brings a…

Celebrating National Poetry Month

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? In celebration of all things poetic, I will cover how to ask about a storyteller’s favorite poem, their favorite poet, and how you can use the Poetry Foundation website as a resource. The first thing I ever published was poetry. I was in 4th grade, it…