Slow and Steady: Stor e Telling July August 2010

Tortoise and Hare
from Childhood Favorites
and Fairy Tales
1909

I have penned the Stor E Telling column since January of 2002 and the articles from 2002-2006 are the publications page of my website found here http://tinyurl.com/llnn47y . I will be adding the columns from 2007 to 2012 to that page as well. However, I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and steady” approach via Aesop and will post the individual columns on my blog for now.

I will not be adding current columns until the following year, so if you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Please feel free to comment on the blog and let me know if you find this useful.

JULY AUGUST 2010

Mother Nature is in full bloom so I offer you some stories to brighten your summer days!

Among the Meadow People by Clara Dillingham Pierson, 1901.
http://tinyurl.com/yyzcgbk

The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children, by Jane Andrews, 1888.
http://tinyurl.com/y8bof2z

 

August 3 is National Watermelon Day so let’s finish off the summer in style with some ripe and juicy watermelon tales!

The Golden Watermelon – Uzbek

http://tinyurl.com/yc2ntkx 

Never Mind Them Watermelons – Alabama, United States

http://tinyurl.com/y8wr3np

Tony Beaver and the Watermelon Party – West Virginia, USA
http://tinyurl.com/y9kyzjj

Story-Lovers.com - As always, Jackie serves up a plate full of tales perfect for the season. Dive in!  http://tinyurl.com/ya9topl

The Story of Watermelon Island - Vietnam

http://tinyurl.com/y9vaja7

Watermelon Magic - Vietnam

http://tinyurl.com/ybx2how

July 14 is Bastille Day so I offer some stories to celebrate the beautiful country of France.

The Fairy Tales of Marie-Catherine d´Aulony
Marie-Catherine lived in France during the time of Charles Perrault but her tales were shared in a more conversational style and usually featured a female protagonist. Many of her works were collected by Andrew Lang in his Fairy Books.
http://tinyurl.com/ydh2hfe

The Enormous Nose

http://tinyurl.com/y3mrnle

Quackling – French folktale adapted by Aaron Shepard

http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/042.html

Since this issue is on Marketing and Technology I offer some blog posts I have shared through 2008 through 2010. I hope you will find them useful.

Tales, Technology and Techniques – Ancient Tradition Meets the 21^st Century
In 2008 I was invited to take part in a panel discussion at the National Storytelling Conference in Tennessee. This is the handout I prepared for the attendees, which is still relevant today. You will find information on:

• Blogs
• Digital Storytelling
• Forums
• Listservs
• Podcasts
• Social Networks
• Telecourses
• Teleconferencing
• YouTube
• Webmarketing

http://tinyurl.com/y9fawd7

Branding: It Doesn’t Need to Hurt!

If you are new to the business of storytelling or revamping your image, here are some sites to help you brand yourself with style.
http://tinyurl.com/yg7go8f  

The Business Side of Storytelling

Running your own business can be liberating but it can also resemble running through a maze, constantly trying to catch up, find your way, peek over the next obstacle...in short, being your own boss can be exhausting.
http://tinyurl.com/y9o3vxj

Grow Your Business in 2010

"It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn." - B.C. Forbes
http://tinyurl.com/yhl4t5a

Put Some Pizazz in Your Presentations

Many storytellers also present workshops at conferences and schools around the country. While our presentations are interactive, there are times when we should take the opportunity to use available technology; it may further define our message and make the information easier for your audience to digest.
http://tinyurl.com/ykpb27l

Weaving Storytelling and Business with an Authentic Voice

Storytelling is the ancient art of Oral Tradition and now business executives are discovering what the revered seanchaí and griots have known for centuries; there is power in story. They are applying the premise to connect with their customer base in commercials and public relations, sometimes with poor results.
http://tinyurl.com/yfzkheo

And if you missed any of the previous “Slow and Steady…” blog posts here are the links to the series so far.

2007

January February 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_30.html
May June 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
July August 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_15.html
September October 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_20.html
November December 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html

2008

January February 2008
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_11.html
May June 2008
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-may-june-2008.html
Summer 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_25.html
Fall 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

2009

January February 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_10.html
May June 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_14.html
July August 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_21.html
September October 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html
November December 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

2010

January February 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_13.html

April May 2010

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_28.html

 

Karen Chace 2013 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

 

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Stor E Telling May June 2007

Hare and Tortoies
by
Arthur Rackham, 1912

I have penned the Stor E Telling column since January of 2002 and the articles from 2002-2006 are the publications page of my website found here http://www.storybug.net/stor-e-telling.html; all you just have to point and click.

I will be adding the columns from 2007 – 2012 to that page as well, but I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and steady” approach via Aesop and will post the individual columns on my blog for now.

If you interested you may want to subscribe to the blog so you will receive them as soon as they are up. I will not be adding current columns until the following year, so if you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Directions: In the future, if want to access these columns insert Slow and Steady, as I will begin each new addition with that title, OR Stor E Telling into the “Search This Blog” bar on the left side of this blog.  Make sure to scroll up to see the links as the most current blog article will still be displayed as well.

 

May June 2007

The sweet, succulent smell of spring is in the air! After the long, harsh winter many of us endured, what better way to celebrate the awakening of Mother Earth than with stories that celebrate the creation of the world.

Creation Myths from Different Countries and Civilizations

Stories from China, Inca, Hindi, Islam, Zulu and more.
http://www.crystalinks.com/creationcountries.html

The Germanic Myth of Creation

http://users.dickinson.edu/~eddyb/mythology/Creation-1.html

Additional creation myths from numerous cultures.

http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/oberon.htm
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/cordelia.htm
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/ophelia.htm
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/miranda.htm
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/umbriel.htm
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/ariel.htm                                                   

America is not the only country to celebrate its independence each year in July. Canada Day is July 1 and Bastille Day, the national French holiday is July 14. I offer you some story sites from these three diverse lands to help you plan ahead so you can be ready to join in on the festivities!

American Folklore
I first shared this site in 2002 but it is well worth a second look. Take an armchair journey with folktales, myths, legends, Tall Tales and ghost stories from the 50 United States. Tales are clearly indexed so you won’t even need to ask for directions.

http://www.americanfolklore.net/

Talking Tall Tales
From the Calgary Public Library, an interactive site that will tell you some tall tales about Johnny Chinook and his wild adventures in the Canadian West! * This site is currently not working due to a flood, which compromised their data center. Check back at another time to see if the link is working. http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/tales/intro.html

Also from the American Folklore site, five links sharing stories from our friendly neighbors to the north. http://www.americanfolklore.net/canada.html

The Tales of Mother Goose by Charles Perrault
At the age of 67 Charles Perrault laid the foundation for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, when he published this book under the name of his 17 year old son.

http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/perrault.html

Perrault’s Fairy Tales - Eight of his best known fairy tales.
http://www.angelfire.com/nb/classillus/images/perrault/perra.html

The Fairy Tales of Marie-Catherine d´Aulony

Marie-Catherine lived in France during the time of Charles Perrault but her tales were shared in a more conversational style and usually featured a female protagonist. Many of her works were collected by Andrew Lang in his Fairy Books.
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/authors/daulnoy.html
This page on Facebook did not exist in 2007 so I am adding in now. Thanks to Rob Vanderwildt of Belgium for starting this special group on Facebook  for those interested in the works of Marie-Catherine d’Aulony. https://www.facebook.com/groups/135330009942691/

 

Other Sites of Interest

EasyBib.com

Are you compiling research information for a workshop handout, book, or lesson plan? Here is an easy tool to help you automatically site and source your work in either ALA or MLA format. http://www.easybib.com/

The Key of Gold

Twenty-three Czech folktales by Josef Baudis, circa 1917.
http://volny.cz/enelen/baud/baudisf.html

Myths and Ancient Stories

From China to France, Lapland to Peru and beyond, tales featuring the fun and fanciful fox!
http://www.coyotes.org/kitsune/myths.html

Theoi Project: Guide to Greek Mythology

Persephone, the Greek Goddess of spring growth led me this wonderful site, “a comprehensive guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures and monsters (theres) of ancient Greek mythology.”
http://www.theoi.com/index.html
 

PREVIOUS STOR E TELLING BLOGS

January February 2007

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

March April 2007

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_30.html

 

Karen Chace 2013 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

 

 

 

Fireworks, Folktales and Fun!

Fourth of July in Centre Square Philadelphia
by
John Lewis Krimmel, 1812 

The Fourth of July celebrates Independence Day in the United States and we will be celebrating with fireworks and cookouts galore. July 14 is is also Bastille Day in France so I offer some stories to celebrate the beautiful countries of France and the U.S.A.

STORIES

American Folklore - Celebrate America’s birthday and take an armchair journey with folktales, myths, legends, Tall Tales and ghost stories from the 50 United States. Tales are clearly indexed so you won’t even need to ask for directions.
http://www.americanfolklore.net/

The Legend of Johnny Appleseed - What could be more American than Johnny Appleseed? This site offers interesting background information on the real man, including his obituary from March 22, 1845.
http://farmersalmanac.com/blog/2015/03/11/legend-johnny-appleseed/

Nine Facts That Tell the True Story of Johnny Appleseed
http://mentalfloss.com/article/62113/9-facts-tell-true-story-johnny-appleseed


Perrault’s Fairy Tales - Eight of his best known fairy tales.
http://www.angelfire.com/nb/classillus/images/perrault/perra.html

The Fairy Tales of Marie - Catherine d´Aulony
Marie-Catherine lived in France during the time of Charles Perrault but her tales were shared in a more conversational style and usually featured a female protagonist. Many of her works were collected by Andrew Lang in his Fairy Books.
https://archive.org/details/fairytalesmadam00dgoog 

The Enormous Nose
http://tinyurl.com/y3mrnle

Quackling – French folktale adapted by Aaron Shepard
http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/042.html

Fairy Tales From All Nations –In my continuing search for French folktales I found this public domain book containing the French tale, Prince Chaffinch and so much more.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34956 

CRAFTS

Some fun games and activities to add some spark to your patriotic festivities.

Apples4teacher.com
http://tinyurl.com/mmzcr9

Family Education.com
http://tinyurl.com/lsubws

And for some extra fun, a word search and maze to celebrate our countries anniversary.

Maze
http://tinyurl.com/n7curj

Word Search
http://tinyurl.com/lss2pe

MUSIC

Girl Scouts R Fun Song Page – What would the official opening of summer be without some music to share! Openings/closings, hiking/camping, traditional, echo songs and more; songs for all occasions. All you need to keep everyone in tune!
http://tinyurl.com/mlov75

Karen Chace 2015 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.