Tag Archives: storytelling

Storytelling and “Doing Good”

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Neil

Blogging story of the day:  Big-time blogger goes to third-world country, writes post about what she saw, and others criticize her for being a wealthy white woman doing “poverty tourism.” But this blogger is “doing good!” say her defenders. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Storytelling and Ideology

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Neil

I go to McDonald’s almost every day for a cup of coffee.  There is one downstairs from my apartment building in Queens where I live, so it is convenient.  McDonald’s coffee is cheap, pretty good, and the location has wireless.  … Continue reading →

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I Cannot Imagine

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Neil

I cannot imagine what you are going through. I cannot imagine what you are going through as a single mother. As an Mexican-American. As a little person. As someone laid off from your job when your wife is pregnant. As … Continue reading →

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The Story

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Neil

Two weeks ago I went with Jen Lee to this Moth Storytelling Slam downtown. It took place at a small venue downtown, so audience members and storytellers were lined up for an hour before the show, in the freezing cold, … Continue reading →

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Scheherazade

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Neil

I know I will hear cries of bullshit from the mob, but the name of one of the baristas at my local coffee shop is Scheherazade. She is Persian. When I heard her friends call her by that name, my … Continue reading →

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The Easy Chair

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Neil

Young Renaldo was invisible to his parents.  He sat all day in front of the television and watched cartoons.  He wanted to run away, but where would he go?  It was easier to just turn into an easy chair.  This … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Storytelling

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Neil

Yesterday, on Citizen of the Month, I talked about the importance of storytelling in blogging, and brought up that idea of a storytelling session at BlogHer. (you can sign up to attend or present during this session over here) I … Continue reading →

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Meeting Mother Kramer

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Neil

Hi, my name is ACG. My blog is Anonymous City Girl. I live in Philadelphia. On Sunday, I had plans to come into New York. I had a brunch date with some guy I met on Jdate. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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My Fake Memory of Ingrid

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Neil

I can’t truly explain why some bloggers just capture your imagination.  It’s a little bit like dating, where you are both testing each other, sensing if there is any chemistry.   Ingrid writes “Ice Cream is Nice Cream,” and I think … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Own Blogventure

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Neil

(Note: I’ve always had a thing for librarians, especially when they take off their glasses and let their hair down, transforming themselves into the hottest chicks on the planet. And they like to read. Although, they usually have to put … Continue reading →

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