Ben Taylor was evicted into an existence better than the one he left.

Becky Tumicki improvised traveling in the Middle East.

Scott Park and other family members had to help his wife create memories of an important life moment.

Before we began Story Night on March 5, I had a chance to talk to the audience about the decision to have our event that night. The recording is a glimpse into a past that is only a few weeks behind us, but feels so much further.

Jeanné Sparks moved home, threw a party and met neighbors on a mission.

Barb Peterson learned enough from relationships that she felt comfortable taking off on her own on the road.

Russ Kauffroath earned a trip to a show, but it took some subterfuge to collect.

Jeremy Farrell discovered his true identity by looking ahead, not behind.

Kim Weaver had a best friend when she was in second grade.

Shauna Fox and her husband wrote a new script for how to become new parents, with new lines, new jokes and a big audience.