Thursday, October 25, 2007
Grandmothers' tales go from story to stage
Post Gazette: "Mary Stokes has lived a hard life. As one of 16 children in the small town of Evergreen, Ala., her family's home was burned to the ground by the Ku Klux Klan. As an adult, she was left a single mother of six when her husband abandoned the family. Today at 61, she is caring for one of her 16 grandchildren, who came to live with her in Crafton after her daughter died in 2001."
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This show actually sounds pretty exciting, but it sounds almost like the "The Quilting Club" or whatever that Maya Angelo movie was. The basic set up seems the same, however I feel like these stories may prove more powerful. I love shows that remind you of family values. It's like slowing down in life and taking a look at not just the pertinent things, but the important things that rooted deep within our hearts. This doesn't necessarily sound like my sort of show, but there's something in there that's drawing me towards it.
I think it is also a great idea whenever someone records the history of an elderly person. Because that is what keeps stories alive for a long time and usually they are some of the best stories around.
Lots of people have wonderful stories to tell, especially old people. I love listening to stories from old people, about their experiences through good and bad times.
I remember I was so touched by an old man's reply when I asked him about his first experience on having eaten a chocolate. He replied,"Bliss.." in a slow manner but the look on his face as he said that sums it all..
Analyzing other peoples life experiences gives us hope that we can make it through another day. It casts more lgiht on our lives knowing you are not the only one going through a hard time and sometimes that is just comforting and sometimes you just are inspired to help others in need.
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