Storytelling is more than just entertainment. Oral storytelling saves our history in a tender form that touches hearts and souls. Storytelling draws our hurried, scattered communities closer together. Karen’s stories of her family — stories her grandmother and father shared with her and stories she has lived herself — help the listener focus on the more important things in this life.
You will laugh out loud when you hear Karen tell her stories. You might shake your head in agreement or recollection. You may even shed a tear or two. Storytelling that entertains and underscores the value of family, friendship and community.
Storytelling at Grandpa's House
What others have said about Karen Anita Davis:
- I could listen to you all day!
- You didn’t just give a speech, you shared your soul.
- I loved what you had to say, it was very moving and so true.
- You have a unique gift!
- Everyone was definitely riveted to your presentation.
- You sent chills up and down my spine. I was there. I heard the voices. I saw the characters and their expressions.
- You have a warm, inviting tone and presence that makes people want to listen to you.
Karen retells stories her dad has told her about his youth in the 1930s and 1940s in the rural hills of Tennessee. Some of the stories might be considered tall tales. But, Karen tells them like her dad did. Some of the tales include: “B.L. and Milt’s First Hunting Trip” and “The Queen of Luther Hollar”.
The Sycamore Tales
Stories of Christmas Past
Saturday, December 11, 2010
11:00 am and 2:00pm
Christmas shopping and Christmas storytelling
at Grandpa's House
Heart-made, Home-made and Hand-made
Christmas tree ornaments, decorations and one-of-a-kind presents
Homemade Christmas cookies and hot chocolate
to enjoy while listening to storytelling
Bring your favorite Christmas memory to share
during storytelling at 11am and 2pm
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