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Upcoming Performance: July 24

loreteller — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:44:22 +0000

If you’ll be in or around Kansas City on July 24, 2010 come out to Take Five Coffee + Bar in Leawood, KS to enjoy a tale, a drink, and a snack! My performance will begin at 3pm and last … Continue reading →

Isolation, Crackers, and Ginger Fail

loreteller — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:34:52 +0000

It’s been said that children have as much to teach their parents as parents have to teach them. Such being the case, our little blueberry (currently the size of a lime) is already teaching me a thing or two. In … Continue reading →

Invasive

loreteller — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:26:10 +0000

There is nothing so foreign to a man as a woman’s health clinic. Recently, my wife and I attended our first visit to ask appropriate questions, check on her health, and execute the initial round of blood tests. This particular … Continue reading →

Nooks, Libraries, and the Digital Revolution

loreteller — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:38:33 +0000

As a storyteller, I love to read. As a geek, I love new tech. My two worlds collide in the Barnes & Noble Nook. Before purchasing my Nook, I compared and contrasted it to other eReaders on the market – … Continue reading →

Toxoplasmosis and Other Words I Can’t Pounce Upon

loreteller — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:40:41 +0000

My wife and I are careening into our 8th week of pregnancy. It seems like just yesterday our little pinto bean was the size of a sweet pea! Life changes as life grows. One of the biggest changes for this … Continue reading →

Day 1: Our Inciting Moment

loreteller — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:00:39 +0000

Our inciting moment, the moment it all changed, the moment our life took another shift. If life is a rocket, ours has just lifted off the pad. Continue reading →

Upcoming Performances

loreteller — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:35:00 +0000

October 12, 2009Overland Park Convention CenterJohnson County Library Staff Appreciation Day I am excited about this opportunity to perform for the Johnson County library staff. I will share a few original tales, perhaps a Grimm fairy tale or two, and … Continue reading →

At the Melange Apron

loreteller — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:15:00 +0000

I will be performing a couple of small sets on Saturday, Sept. 12 between 6:00pm and 7:30pm at the Melange Apron’s grand opening in Baldwin City, KS. From their website: —-Our atmosphere is family friendly and we would love your … Continue reading →

A Dog’s Day

loreteller — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:06:00 +0000

I am attempting to write a tale from the point-of-view of a forgotten dog. Here is my beginning, I would welcome input. Thanks! ———————- Most days start with a biscuit. If I’m lucky, he’ll give me a whole biscuit sopped … Continue reading →

My Office Space

loreteller — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:00:00 +0000

This week, Kansas City Ink writer, Sarah Benson, wrote a feature article on me in my “office space”. It’s pretty exciting to see your name and face in print. Of course, I’ve had to share this with all my friends … Continue reading →