Special guest, Dennis Boyne, is the producer of SWAN Power, beginning with this episode. Among other qualities, a podcast producer should be skilled in storytelling and Dennis is no stranger to storytelling. He understands well our human need to engage in the creative process.

Dennis is a former member of Improvolution in New York, the past Artistic Director of Philemon Productions in New Jersey, and previous part Owner and Creative Consultant for New Jersey Public Theater. He is a winner of both Scranton Story Slam and Lancaster Story Slam and is Executive Director of Lehigh Valley Story Slam. He has acted in, produced, or directed over eighty productions and has written three plays. Earlier this year, Dennis released his first novel, A Family’s Journey. His second book is due out very soon.

As we consider the related but different meanings and tone of "spirits" and "ghosts," Dennis shares personal stories of Halloween from his childhood and his adult life. We also touch on the history and traditions of Halloween, Christian feasts, and Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Chris shares examples from her own experience, ponders lyrics penned by Sting, and highlights the benefits of spirituality as well as the innate human capacity for spirituality. We talk death and life and demonstrate love and respect for our deceased family members.

SWAN Power is hosted by Chris Singleheart.