Alicia Morales did what most people want to do when they find themselves thrown under a bus.

Jeanne Sparks goes fishing. and discovers something about the world.

Mike Etgen, who with his wife, Carol, has been a longstanding friend of Story Night, tells us about his son’s friend, a kid who worried him a little at first.

Jose Castro tells about what happens when nature calls at a newsworthy event.

Aaron Riner found himself open to possibilities in ways that don't come naturally to him.

Linda Sheely gave us the recipe for a wild dinner, some of which was made with goods not intented for that crows.

A story of garage sale decor, eagles, "stuffed animals" and a chair that served beyond, or maybe beneath, its purpose.

Wendie Pond went on much needed vacation and got the bug. She took another one and had plans changed on her.

Craig Gurney told the oil company he was about to ride across much of America, but that didn’t influence them to shed protocol.

Odette Vachon worked in the closest thing comparable to a mansion and was thanked for an honest letter.

Ben Taylor was evicted into an existence better than the one he left.

Becky Tumicki improvised traveling in the Middle East.

Scott Park and other family members had to help his wife create memories of an important life moment.

Before we began Story Night on March 5, I had a chance to talk to the audience about the decision to have our event that night. The recording is a glimpse into a past that is only a few weeks behind us, but feels so much further.

Jeanné Sparks moved home, threw a party and met neighbors on a mission.

Barb Peterson learned enough from relationships that she felt comfortable taking off on her own on the road.

Russ Kauffroath earned a trip to a show, but it took some subterfuge to collect.

Jeremy Farrell discovered his true identity by looking ahead, not behind.

Kim Weaver had a best friend when she was in second grade.

Shauna Fox and her husband wrote a new script for how to become new parents, with new lines, new jokes and a big audience.

Alison Loris was ready for a break from a day spent with a toddler when it seemed the break would never come. Alison told this story in September of 2015, when the theme was “Offended.”

Doug Avery had high hopes for the concert of his life, but ended up getting it in an unexpected way.

Tim Potter was left on his own, saw a commercial on TV that interested him in using something purchased a couple months earlier. He was on his own and no one was there to stop him.

Genavieve Scott had a series of, as she says it, fortunate events, that gave her cover at a time she hadn’t found much of that. Genavieve told this story in January 2020 when the theme was “On My Own.”