Story Night

We learn that parents are human when they demonstrate as much in odd situations. Elizabeth Wrenn found that while cross-country skiing in deep snow in Yellowstone. While the park might be known for its bears and more recently its wolves, there are a fair amount of buffalo in the park, too. Elizabeth would know. She […]

It’s nice to be remembered. Sometimes it’s even more special when it’s so unlikely. Craig Gurney first told a story at Story Night in December 2014. He came back on May 4 and told the night’s top story, as scored by our judges. The night’s theme was “fame.” During the evening our nine storytellers each […]

When you have a job dealing with everyone, that means that at some point you get to interact with the celebrity set. Connie Quatermass made deliveries in a tony part of California. Here she tells us about a couple of deliveries she made and her regrets from each. The final delivery story was one with […]

For some people dressing up for Halloween isn’t enough, or isn’t even the thing at all. When Seth Park was a boy he found more joy dressing up at Christmas. There were benefits, including one that had a lasting impact. Seth told this story in October of 2016, when the theme was “In Disguise.” Thank […]

The rain in Southern California can be devastating on a grand scale, but it can also be an unwelcome visitor to someone spending a few days there as a tourist. And it may not rain often, but when it does it can be quiet the bath. Mandi Marquardt saw this firsthand at The Wizarding World […]

While fire is a necessary part of the earth’s development, it can quickly snuff out life. Put yourself in a less-developed country and the effects can be even more devastating. Jean Schanen found herself in a place where […]

It’s hard to believe now, given all the moisture we’ve had here in Washington in this winter of 2017, but a couple of years ago summer arrived and it stayed hot and dry. It was so dry that all around the state there were burn bans. That can put a, no pun intended, damper on […]

Ian Logan takes on a journey through classics and through the streets of Bremerton as he finds unexpected help when he struggled to stay on his feet. It’s a story about the influence we have on each other when we’re together, and when we’re not. This subject matter had particular resonance for me this week, […]

Early morning on Mother’s Day Terri Rosselli, managing a 7-Eleven store, saw something not often seen, even at a 24-hour convenience store. The story of what happened and what caused it is both mystifying and sad. Some Mom had quite the day. This story was told at the March 2, 2017 Story Night when the […]

In almost every person’s life there will be people whose impact is a surprise, who remain a lasting memory, for good or ill. Kari Heber had one years ago that still leaves him in awe. Kari told this story at the March 2, 2017 Story Night. The theme that night was “Getting to Know You.” I’d […]