On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we are excited to bring you stories all about connecting with others. We believe the power of stories can bring people together no matter how different we may seem on the outside. There is always something more we can learn about those around us, and all it takes is a story to bring it out. Today's stories feature all kinds of people connecting with their loved ones. Robert B. Jones tells us of a storyteller who inspired him to be the singer/storyteller he is today. You'll hear an interview we had with Dr. Danielle Ofri about her experience listening to stories from her patients, and how it has been a benefit for her medical care to them. And finally, we will share with you a reader's theater adaptation of a famous short story by Anton Chekhov, which was performed live in the Apple Seed studio. We are thrilled to share these wonderful stories with you, and we hope they inspire you to connect with the people around you.

(3:26) "Song For Great-Grandfather" by Robert B. Jones: All of us have someone in our lives that we look up to. Even great storytellers like Robert B. Jones need someone to inspire them. In this story, Robert B. Jones shares who he looked up to when he began to tell stories. Everyone needs someone to guide them, even if they don't know it. We hope this story reminds you of those you look up to, and to feel inspired to tell them. Enjoy this story from Robert B. Jones, here on The Apple Seed.

(20:51) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Dreams can be a powerful thing, especially when we share them with those that we love. Whether they are funny, scary, crazy, or serious dreams, they make for a good story to tell our family and friends. In this radio family journal entry, Sam shares a memory about a dream he had growing up about loved ones who had passed on from this life. Even though he wasn't sure what to make of the dream, he knew that the events inside of the dream were important to him. The memory of this dream has stayed with Sam like so many stories do.

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