February 10, 2010
Love Is a Many Splendid Fling
Nan Kammann-Judd welcomed everyone and thanked
The Abbey for hosting the first-ever storytelling coffeehouse.
Marilyn Kinsella was emcee for the evening and told "Uh-oh" - a story about her marriage.
Later she told "Legend of the Strawberries" and handed out Chocolate covered strawberries.
Kathy Schottel from St. Louis sang some lovery Valentine Ballads
Perrin Stiefel from Webster Groves told the Perfect Gift (seen munching the remnants of a chocolate-covered cherry
During the open-mic sessions, the Riverwind Storytellers and audience members - around 30 - told stories. The stories were funny, teary, and poignant, They included many personal experiences like "The Failed Prophet Parade" and "Makin' Bacon." They also included a young teller from St. Louis and a poet. The evening was just perfect. We even collected enough money to send to BASIC Initiative for the Festival of Stories.