Melva Gifford was a storyteller who carried worlds within her voice. Wherever she stood — a festival stage, a Toastmasters meeting, a friend’s cozy living room — the air changed. It quickened, sparked, and shimmered with possibility. “An event in herself,” as Devon and Mary Hokanson described her, Melva was more than a teller ofContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Melva Gifford (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Cynthia Changaris (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Cynthia Changaris moved through life as if carried by the wind—light, free, and full of wonder. With a bottle of bubbles in one hand and a ukulele in the other, she made magic out of the ordinary. “She had this way of making the simplest moments feel like an adventure,” recalled her longtime friend, EmilyContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Cynthia Changaris (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Cap’s Off to You! – Fred E Peters (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Fred E. Peters was a giant in the world of storytelling, not just in stature but in spirit. His towering presence, white hair, and booming laugh were as unforgettable as the stories he told. With an ever-present twinkle in his eye, he could captivate an audience, young or old, transporting them through time and imaginationContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Fred E Peters (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”