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“Hey! That’s me (age 42) telling stories to Little Menefees at the 1992 Family Reunion in Rio Vista, Texas”
“Snip, Snap, Snout”–A traditional way to end a Norwegian folktale.
In 1974, at age 24, I received a gift when I realized my work’s purpose: To bring literature alive for family audiences through storytelling. Since then, my full professional life has kept that focus. Working in and with schools, libraries, colleges and festivals, I have been lucky to earn a living doing what I love most. Actually, double lucky, since most of my work has been right here at home on the Mother Lode in California’s Sierra.
When I hit 60 in November 2009, I woke up to some new stuff.
First of all, I recognized that I am way more than middle-aged. According to the Center for Disease Control the 2007 stated life expectancy for people living in the U.S. was 77.7 years. So, to my age-peers I say, “Sorry.” To those 5-15 years younger than me, I say, “Get ready.” And to those way younger, I say, “Do everything you can to get healthy now, and enjoy life along the road.” What’s your alternative? Read the rest of this entry »
On the Mother Lode 