He was a lawyer, and he was my friend, but I knew he was lying. Talking about a lawyer lying is almost cliche. However, the last few years, I’ve spent way more time than I would like sitting in a court room full of lawyers. And fortunately, in all of those interactions, I don’t think any of them lied, or even skirted the truth.
Tonight is our annual Liar’s Competition, held at the Orem Public Library and it’s free to the public. The youth competition begins at 6:00 pm and the adult competition starts at 7:00 pm. If you’ve never been to one, you really ought to check it out, soooo entertaining. Our guest blogger Rodney Bliss, a former MC, tells you what to expect.
2016 Storytellers Preview- Kevin Kling and Donald Davis: What Can This Year’s Tellers Teach Us About Making Time for Story?
This year’s theme for the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival is “Make Time for Story” and in the months leading up to the festival we want to find out how our volunteers, our audience and even our tellers make time for story.
The award winning storyteller Kim Weitkamp delighted her audience at the Springville library last Monday with songs and stories to remind us of childhood and the importance of family.
“Life be not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Another storytelling festival has come to an end, and we’re left to share the stories, laughs and lessons with our family and friends. Stories offer many takeaways if you’re looking for them. Below are just a few mixed in with the lies, laughs and life lessons.
Faqs about the Scera Shell venue.
A great southern writer Eudora Welty once said, “Southerners love a good tale. They are born reciters, great memory retainers, diary keepers, letter exchangers . . . great talkers” and it’s clear that Kate Campbell loves a good tale.
Here are some tips to help you get most out of your 2015 Timpanogos Storytelling Festival experience.
