On one of the longest nights of the year, we gather around the light. This month’s theme welcomes any story sparked by illumination — a candle in a window, a fire that kept people close, a porch light left on, or a moment when light showed up in the dark in ways you didn’t expect. This theme honors all traditions and all kinds of light. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A … Continue reading →
A new year, and a theme wide open with possibility. This month we celebrate the unexpected — the twist you never saw coming, the stranger who changed everything, the stroke of luck (good or bad) that redirected your story entirely. Bring tales of surprise, chance, and the moments life threw you something you weren’t ready for. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A moment of unexpected luck — for better or worse … Continue reading →
Jessica Robinson is the featured storyteller, but The Story Space starts with an open mic. Come to share a story or just to listen. The Story Space is wonderfully inviting. First-time Tellers encouraged. August 11, 2026 6:45pm – 9:00pm EDT Open Telling (8 minutes) followed by a Featured Storyteller. Online. Free. Donations welcome. Register and Find the Link to Donate on August 11th HERE. The Story Space is EVERY TUESDAY – so check them out before and after August 11th … Continue reading →
The theme of this storytelling open mic is Holidays, and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the story swap, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories. The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it with others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers … Continue reading →
