By Lorienne Beals | Chief Development Officer
Can you relate to this?
“I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn't find the time to do it.” – Todd Stocker
Are your days feeling fast-paced and overwhelming? We can relate! But it’s been a great reminder to step back and reflect on what has been done to inform and improve what we’re doing as we move forward. Stories can help!
We continue to collect recordings of stories, like this one featuring Councilmember Will Jawando. Our goal is to gather 100 new stories. Just set up your phone or tablet to record yourself reading your favorite picture book, then share your video by email or WeTransfer to program@storytapestries.org, or save to this Dropbox folder.
Sometimes we’re so focused on productivity and ticking off tasks from our long to-do list and generally “getting things done” that we miss admiring the beauty in what’s being done or risk misplacing value in the small gestures that can seem unimportant, but are in fact what make the difference.
When I need a moment to hit the “reset” button, I often turn to a book. This is a wonderful habit to start from a very young age, and Story Tapestries and our team of volunteers have worked hard so you don’t have to - just visit our YouTube Channel and pick a story to listen to. This week, I am enjoying this 1-minute tale that’s an awesome reminder of the need for hope and the power of love: https://youtu.be/Ycu-PY4R6_c and I’m wearing my t-shirt with this reminder:
“Don’t Get So Busy Making A Living That You Forget To Make A Life” – Dolly Parton
Another way to relax - download this fun activity sheet:
(https://bit.ly/ActivityKit_2023_04)
Save the date for our first Magical World of Words Week August 20 - 26! It will be a week of celebration of the power of written and spoken word stories with discussion panels, workshops, and free family performances. Stay tuned for more!
This is one of the busiest times of the year, and we’d love for you to join us for a free performance or workshop to take a moment to relax and enjoy an artful moment! Click to check out our event calendar and in particular a series of upcoming events through Montgomery County Public Libraries made possible by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council. The list of library events is below!
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week!
HUGS,
Lorienne & the Story Tapestries Team
PS We also hope to see you on May 20th at the annual Gaithersburg Book Festival! Check out the Festival website for the complete schedule of events: https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-schedule/
PPS Save the date for October 22, 2023! That is the day we will gather from 3pm-5pm to Elevate Voices and Celebrate Community in a special supply drive and community celebration that you won’t want to miss! Details coming soon…
Upcoming Free Performances at Montgomery County Public Library sites:
Wednesday, May 3rd, 6pm @ Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library (Silver Spring); When I say Poetry, You say Rocks with Regie Cabico - an interactive performance/workshop for teens
Saturday, May 6th, 11am @ Long Branch Library and 2pm @ White Oak Library; Stories + Dance = JOY with Kelly King - an interactive performance for PreK-K
Sunday, May 7th, 11am @ Kensington Park Library and 2pm @ Germantown Library; Giggling Wiggling Bookworm with Valerie Baugh-Schlossberg - an interactive performance for elementary school children
Saturday, May 13th, 11am @ Marilyn Praisner Library and 2pm @ Quince Orchard Library; Choose Your Own Adventure: Folk and Fairy Tales with Sarah Brady - an interactive performance for elementary school children
Sunday, May 21st, 11am @ White Oak Library and 2pm @ Twinbrook Library; Talk With Your Hands with Praneetha Akula - an interactive performance for elementary school children
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