Just how much tryptophan can you find in plate full of turkey? How many sighs of contentment from a glass of eggnog with a little fresh ground nutmeg? It’s been a rough year for many. And a lot of people are looking at the holidays with a sad mien. Our budgets are strained, and hand made, gently used items, will be the gift of the day.

As a storyteller, I can tell you that times like these make the sharing of stories all the more important. Our ancestors survived droughts, plagues, and the dire-wolf at the door. If we share our stories, our dreams, and our appreciations of each other, as the Solomon story goes…”this too will pass”. So, I offer this advice for the Holidaze. Sing. Tell stories. Bake, cook, and rather than putting money in a gift card, put the money into the tank of your car, and visit your friends, and family. Life is short, and the Holidays give us a great reason to say “Hey, let’s get together” because we all have people who we wish we saw more of.

In November I’ll be at the Ventura Tellabration, at the WAV, on the 19th. I hope you can join us. I’m also hoping to have some holiday bookings- if you are having an event and would like some stories and songs, give me a shout! Have a great holiday season, regardless of the craziness of the world. And blessings!