Storyteller

[filkferengi]

I kind of did a thing last night. Donald Davis is a famous storyteller from North Carolina I'd been hearing about for years. He had a free event last night at the La Grange library [well over an hour away--I got ze spouse to drive, 'cause that's how he rolls, literally ;)].

I wanted to dress appropriately. What does one wear for a storyteller? Seanan McGuire is one of my very favorite songwriters, & my favorite song by her is "My Story Is Not Done." I wore my t-shirt with that on it. Some ladies sitting near me noticed, & were very impressed. Win! [Hey, that's as close to a costume as I get.] The song is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAzxYuaok00 , & lyrics are here: http://seananmcguire.com/songbook.php?id=325

For a taste of how wonderful Donald Davis is, have a 15-minute TED talk about how story transforms the teller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgeh4xhSA2Q

Btw, judging by how my normally composed spouse kept almost falling out of his chair, the hour presentation was well worth the 2+ hour drive.

Win!

Comments

[acelightning]

Oh, I love Sheanan's song! My story is NOT done yet! Thank you for that!

[filkferengi]

You're very welcome.

[acelightning]

I really ought to participate more in filking, one way or another...

[filkferengi]

Do you know about the Discord app? There's a filkhaven server over there. Here's the info about how to join: http://www.filknet.org/chat.html

[acelightning]

I don't have a smartphone. My cheap little stupidphone (see userpic) doesn't run apps.

[patoadam]

Thank you! I enjoyed the story. I also enjoyed Seanan's song, but of course I've heard it before.

[filkferengi]

You're very welcome. Donald Davis has lots & lots of videos on youtube to enjoy. I should find time to watch some myself.