Saturday, February 5, 2011

WHERE IS LOVE? & The devil made me do it.

February 2 saw tellers tackling the themes 'Where is Love' and 'The Devil Made Me Do It'.  Mary McGrath made the introductions.

Olga Browne
Kiyomi told a story of exhibiting love to a neighbor in the face of anger - a tale fit to tame the wild blackberry.

Pat Alexander followed with a story about when boys begin to notice girls and what they do to signal their love.

Olga Browne brought gasps and laughs with her story of snakes in the outhouse - where children were small and the holes were big.

Iris Diamond
Iris Diamond shared a story of her resolve to start up the tea shop she planned with her husband, while experiencing deep grief just as the business was ready to open.

Terry Chekon gave us a commentary on life in the 30's when her parents had to manage a secret marriage in order to remain employed.

Gail Ryall told us how she was able to keep husband Lenny out of the draft.

Thank yo to Pat Alexander who told her first story so very well, and other students, Irene, Hao, Sandra, and Yoshiko who came to enjoy the evening.