We don’t like to think about it, or perhaps we do, but death is an integral part of life and should be honored through story-sharing. Did you preserve the frog you dissected in high school in a jar, much to your mother’s dismay?  Or did you save your only child’s very first baby tooth?  Or ... Read more

Bring a piece of jewelry that has a story… and don’t they all? Why is it important to you?… It can be as simple as you bought it while on a memorable vacation. Or your great grandmother got a pin as a gift from her father. Or the ring your favorite Aunt Kathy gave to ... Read more

Bring an object or photo and share your, your loved ones or ancestors love story with these big eyed, big boned wonders or the My Little Pony® variety. Show & Tell or Look & Listen! Did you ride horses in your youth? Do you still? Did you grow up on a farm & muck out ... Read more

In this life there are SO many ways to #RESIST. Do/did you, a friend, a lover or an ancestor keep mementos from those activist experiences? Do you or a friend/ancestor use art to lend support to a cause near and dear to your/their heart? How are you documenting your time during the pandemic? Pink pussy ... Read more

Come one, come all to an evening of travel-tales and wanderlust. Do you save postcards, room keys, plane tickets or other souvenirs from your travels? Bring them to “show & tell” and share its (YOUR) story. Of course you won't be forced to show & tell. You are always welcome to look & listen. Are ... Read more

Let’s face it, most of our homes are full of personal belongings including photos, documents, and memorabilia. But have you ever stopped to think whether you or your family members know the stories behind these things? Join me & my friends from Novel Excursions on this journey of discovery buried in plain sight within & ... Read more

In honor of farmers, farming and food, join us for an evening of sharing your stuff & stories. Did you grow up on a farm? Did you show any animals at a country fair? Drive a tractor? Or bail hay? Did you join a community garden or roof-top urban farm? Have you worked on a ... Read more

Whether they are from today or 75+ years ago, bring your past and present objects that inspire you. Was an ancestor or is a family member an artist/crafter/designer? Did you inherit a tool of their trade or have a photo or piece of artwork? Or does a present-day object remind you of them or inspire ... Read more

Join us for an evening of sharing your, your parents or grandparents' love letters, lockets, or valentines. Or perhaps like me, you have a few Valentine cards from elementary school? And what about those thank-you cards full of appreciation? Or a locket you inherited or even bought at a flea market that reminds you of ... Read more

Has it really been three years since the start of #lockdown #stayhome #pandemic? It's been both a difficult & beautiful time for me. How about you? Do you remember where you were when you first learned of this virus? (btw did you know that there's a virus appreciation day?) What did you save from your ... Read more