Jimmie Kanaya epitomizes the phrase “selfless service.” While his parents were locked away in a Japanese internment camp, …
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Episode 6: Wisdom and Clairsentience
Kathleen is one of my favorite people. I see her every week at our local flea market where Kathleen has a beautifully curated booth. I don’t …
Episode 5: Haggadore and the End of the World
It is easy to remember that our experiences and stories affect people that we interact with every day. It’s harder to grasp how experiences …
Episode 4: Empathy through Virtual Reality
I believe that stories create empathy. I believe that learning about others’ experiences makes us better able to understand their lives. …
Episode 3: Bird Dogs in Vietnam (Part 2)
Sometimes, the most difficult part of the war is coming home. In this episode, I finish my conversation with Mike, a Vietnam veteran. We're …
Episode 2: Bird Dogs in Vietnam
I met Mike at Best Buy. I was shopping for light bulbs. I'm not sure what Mike was shopping for. We struck up a conversation and, before …
Episode 1: Storytelling for Beginners
Discovering a Storyteller I sat at a table in the back of a crowded bar, watching a woman tell a story from her past. Following her every …
