I love birthdays, mine and others'. My birthday is on the 27th and, in celebration of being alive in this glorious, confusing, thrilling, unsettling and exquisite world, I'd like to give you some birthday presents. Every day, between now and the day I turn 45 (45!? how did I get here?) I will post something I love that I'd like to share with you. I think the hobbits have the right idea - give presents on our birthdays to those with whom we share the journey.
Won't you celebrate with me....... I had no model...... born in Babylon. THANK YOU Lucile Clifton..... between starshine and clay..... that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed. Thank you. Thank you. For your voice. For your reaching to women everywhere. To Laura Packer. To girls and moms and grandmoms and single women and witches and crones..... to the Shifras and the Liliths. To me. Thank you Laura for sharing this treasure.
Ever have a conversation in a public place and think someone might be listening and taking notes? That's me, over there, pretending to look out the window. I’m hoping your story might end up in one of mine.
I tell stories, I listen to people, I help organizations understand and tell their own stories.
I believe storytelling is among the most basic of human activities and is what separates us from other animals. When we listen to each other we have a chance to understand another person and change the world.
This blog is a collection of stories, observations, and random thoughts. Send me an email, tell me your story. Who knows what might happen?
Oh! Happy Birthday! And what an awesome idea!
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Won't you celebrate with me....... I had no model...... born in Babylon. THANK YOU Lucile Clifton..... between starshine and clay..... that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed. Thank you. Thank you. For your voice. For your reaching to women everywhere. To Laura Packer. To girls and moms and grandmoms and single women and witches and crones..... to the Shifras and the Liliths. To me. Thank you Laura for sharing this treasure.
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