Friday, November 6, 2015
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Mainely Scenic
Summer is here!!!!!!
Finally we can get out of the flannel bottoms close the trap door and put on the swimming trunks and sunscreen.
Both as Learnin' Vernon and Willey Phinedit I just love to see our lovely State of Maine in the Summer time. What better opportunity to plan an adventure to create memories. And of course when all is said and done, there will be more said than actually done. Why? Because I am a storyteller, but you knew that.
There are two shows to attend this summer to see Your Maine Storyteller.
July 8th see Willey perform with his Friends Debb and Bill on Peaks Island to raise money for the Fifth of Maine Museum.
(click here to learn more and go. You know you want to, its on an Island in Maine during the Summah!!)
On August 13th join host and facilitator Learnin' Vernon for "Your Summer Story " at the Portland Public Library.
Bring a story about your summer so far, or a past summer as a child.
If you are a grown up or listen like a grownup join us in August to listen, and maybe even share a Summer Story.
(click here to learn more and go. You know you have a story to tell)
This Months contributions are some summer photos
and a poem by Willey Phinedit's friend Woody Maiket
A Vocal Glocal
So as you can see you can be very aware Globally as you visit Maine Locally.
To learn more visit:
Finally we can get out of the flannel bottoms close the trap door and put on the swimming trunks and sunscreen.
Both as Learnin' Vernon and Willey Phinedit I just love to see our lovely State of Maine in the Summer time. What better opportunity to plan an adventure to create memories. And of course when all is said and done, there will be more said than actually done. Why? Because I am a storyteller, but you knew that.
There are two shows to attend this summer to see Your Maine Storyteller.
July 8th see Willey perform with his Friends Debb and Bill on Peaks Island to raise money for the Fifth of Maine Museum.
(click here to learn more and go. You know you want to, its on an Island in Maine during the Summah!!)
On August 13th join host and facilitator Learnin' Vernon for "Your Summer Story " at the Portland Public Library.
Bring a story about your summer so far, or a past summer as a child.
If you are a grown up or listen like a grownup join us in August to listen, and maybe even share a Summer Story.
(click here to learn more and go. You know you have a story to tell)
This Months contributions are some summer photos
and a poem by Willey Phinedit's friend Woody Maiket
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If you live too far or can't get away here are some photos of Willey's Mainely Scenic State of Mind!A Vocal Glocal
By
Woody Maiket (would E Make
It)
Frieda
is the co-owner of an Inn on the shore of Peankio Harbor Maine
This
Gal has quite a reputation, tis her recreation thats ta blame!
Frieda
is one of those well traveled folk.
She's been everywhere and Chummy that's no joke.
She's been everywhere and Chummy that's no joke.
Mr.
Knot, he came a courtin from out of town.
Since Ty met Frieda they sure do get around.
Since Ty met Frieda they sure do get around.
A
happier couple I never have met.
Always on the move never seen em sit.
Always on the move never seen em sit.
Just
last wintah, they visited Vienna, Naples and Denmark
Norway,
Sweden, Paris- heck that was just a start.
Poland,
Lisbon, and of course Livermore
and only because Frieda needed somthin at the store.
and only because Frieda needed somthin at the store.
Ty
Knott is one real smart travelin' man,
taken Frieda everywhere, not because he's rich, because he just can.
taken Frieda everywhere, not because he's rich, because he just can.
See,
he visits places known globally like Madrid and Peru.
The UK has a Bristol but Maine has one too.
The UK has a Bristol but Maine has one too.
They
save a bundle visiting in this fine state.
So if you want to go to China, head northeast of Augusta, and keep er straight.
So if you want to go to China, head northeast of Augusta, and keep er straight.
Maine has many glocal trips with so much for you to do.
Festivals,
Adventures, Campin, sporten and all the Arts are heayah too!
If
ya visit Peankio Harbor this summah, Ty and Frieda's place is on the
shore.
Why not Travel on through our state to get there and get a
world class tour.
When
you check into their Hotel you'll notice no clerk and no phone.
Because at the Knott Inn you are treated like family, and always left alone.
So as you can see you can be very aware Globally as you visit Maine Locally.
To learn more visit:
Friday, May 2, 2014
Spring a time of Creation
Spring is a time of Creation, we can see it all around us.
After a long winter of dismal dread, sorrow, hard work and personal injury, I am ready for Spring Creations. The flowers peaking through our garden are a joy of nature. We inherited a potpourri of returning growth from the previous owners, and each year we are surprised to see what we see.
This Post is about creations and Creating.
Maybe I will create a culinary surprise, build a project out back or think up a new tale or poem. It is Spring let's get creating!
Your Maine storytellers
Learnin' Vernon & Willey Phinedit (find-it)
"Two of a Kind" an original Creation story.
9 years ago I attempted to create a story that explained a complex medical issue to children. I have posted the latest revision here for your consideration.
You can help prevent birth defects, find new treatments, and treat those with the challenges of birth defects through your donation to the Maine March of Dimes.
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Last Summer your Maine Storyteller Willey Phinedit auditioned on line for the Bert & I Talent show. Willey was chosen among other Talented Performers for the event held at the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland Maine.
The videos to display his creativity and his performing talent are included for your enjoyment. We will add the Talent Show video at a later date.
After a long winter of dismal dread, sorrow, hard work and personal injury, I am ready for Spring Creations. The flowers peaking through our garden are a joy of nature. We inherited a potpourri of returning growth from the previous owners, and each year we are surprised to see what we see.
This Post is about creations and Creating.
Maybe I will create a culinary surprise, build a project out back or think up a new tale or poem. It is Spring let's get creating!
Your Maine storytellers
Learnin' Vernon & Willey Phinedit (find-it)
"Two of a Kind" an original Creation story.
9 years ago I attempted to create a story that explained a complex medical issue to children. I have posted the latest revision here for your consideration.
Creative Willey snagged an online audition last summer.
Last Summer your Maine Storyteller Willey Phinedit auditioned on line for the Bert & I Talent show.
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Two of a Kind!
Two of
a Kind
By
Vernon L. Cox “Learnin’ Vernon”
Not so
long ago, in a place closer than one would think, there lived two
little Tadpoles.
Each
had their own little Pond fed by crystal blue streams and brooks.
That was a good thing; for you see little Tadpoles need lots of
water.
The
Water protects them and feeds them so they can grow.
They
looked the same; they both had big lips, eyes that sparkle and little
bodies that were growing.
Their
Mommy and Daddy were so happy to have not only one but two special
tadpoles that they could love and share their lives with.
The
Daddy could not wait to take them out and. explore the swamp with his
boys.
He
sang out to them every night from the pond.
” I
can't wait to meet you.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
Never,
Never, give-Up!
Mommy
thought how nice it would be to teach them to swallow flies on their
tongues and have company when she hopped from lily pad to lily pad.
She sat at the edge of the pond and sang
” I
can't wait to greet you.
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
But
the tadpoles were too small to see Mommy and Daddy so the whole
family would have to wait as the tadpoles grew.
As
time went on the Tadpole called Tewmuch started to grow, and grow
faster than his body could keep up. The other Tadpole stopped growing
and was becoming weak. He was named Tewlittle.
The
stream that fed Tewmuch’s pond ran out of Tewlittle.’s pond. This
shared stream was draining Tewlittle.’s pond.
Tewlittle.
was getting cramped!
He had
very little room to move and very little food to make him strong.
This shared stream was also making Tewmuch’s pond flood with too
much water. He had too much food and was growing too fast.
Their
Mommy and Daddy worried and cried because both of their little
tadpoles became very sick. The Mommy frog would sit at the pond at
night under the moon and sing her song to all that could hear it
especially her tadpoles so close but so far away!
”I
can't wait to greet you.
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
Every
night the Daddy frog would croak along in a deep voice out over the
country side for all to hear
” I
can't wait to meet you.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
Never,
Never, give-Up!
Mommies
and Daddies can do almost anything but sometimes they need help. This
was one of those times.
A call
went out to all the animals throughout the kingdom to see what could
be done to help the Frog family.
Raccoon
said” Tewlittle.’s pond could dry up and that would be a bad
thing because he would have no water to protect him and help him grow
up like other tadpoles. “
Otter
shook his head.” Tewmuch’s pond may keep over feeding him until
he too will become very sick and there is nothing we can do about
it.”
Mommy
and Daddy did not give up; they kept calling out for help!
Each
night they would sit at the edge of the pond and together each parent
sang their song.
” I
can't wait to greet you.
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
”I
can't wait to meet you.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
Never,
Never, give-Up!
The animals had no idea how to help the Frog family and the whole country side was sad.
The animals had no idea how to help the Frog family and the whole country side was sad.
One
night as they sang their song an Owl Flew to them.
“I
have heard of a beaver in a distant land that may be able to help
you.”
The
Owl turned his head and flew, and flew, all the way to Florida.
The
Owl told Prince Quintero about the Frog family’s cry for help.
Prince
Quintero was a very busy beaver who lived in a land surrounded by
three sides of water.
In
Florida the prince had become the best at making dams and opening new
streams for tadpoles just like our friends Tewmuch and his brother
Tewlittle.
Prince
Quintero made a dam for Tewlittle’s stream stopping it from
draining into his brother’s pond. All the other streams and brooks
worked just fine.
Without
losing so much water Tewlittle. grew, and grew almost as big as his
brother. Tewmuch grew as well but not too fast or too slow, just as
much as a tadpole needed to grow for his journey down the river to
the lake.
It was
a long journey for both tadpoles down the stream to the lake where
they swam and swam. Soon they could hear sounds up out of the water
asking them to come up on the beach of a large Island with a bright
sun.
“Come
Tewmuch join us.” said a voice.” Come Tewlittle. we have been
waiting for you.” called out another distant voice.
Then
both tadpoles heard two voices singing their special songs.
” I
can't wait to greet you.
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
I love you so much.
I want to teach you.
to never give up.
Never, Never, give-Up!
” I
can't wait to meet you.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
I love you so much.
I want to protect you.
I'll never give up.
Never,
Never, give-Up!
The
two tadpoles swam on the sand and it felt strange, so they returned
to the lake. Soon they tried again and this time they stayed a little
longer. As they felt the warm Sun dry their skin and make their
movement difficult, they again returned to their lake.
Each
time they visited the Island they stayed longer and longer on the
beach. Until one day they hopped onto the Island and saw their Mommy
and Daddy crying tears of joy. Mommy was so happy to have her family
together for the first time, not separated by small ponds or a lake.
Tewmuch
and Tewlittle had become 2 special frogs that are 2 of a Kind. They
both could live out of water and did not need to stay in water to
grow.
But of
course they may need a bath from time to time. Someday they may just
want to go for a swim with their Mommy and Daddy just for fun!
Each
night the whole Frog family would sit by the lake and sing their new
song.
” We
are so glad we met you.
We love you so much.
We will teach and protect you.
To never give up, We never gave up, We never never gave up!.”
We love you so much.
We will teach and protect you.
To never give up, We never gave up, We never never gave up!.”
They
all Lived
And we
were happy for ever after.
The
Beginning………….
The Complex medical issue described above is Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) . A
special thank you goes out to Dr. Quintero, Dr Chmait, Cookie and the
team at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital for their compassion and
promptness in a time of crisis. Learn more about Laser treatment of TTS at:
You can help prevent birth defects, find new treatments, and treat those with the challenges of birth defects through your donation to the Maine March of Dimes.
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Creative Willey snagged an online audition last summer.
Last Summer your Maine Storyteller Willey Phinedit auditioned on line for the Bert & I Talent show. Willey was chosen among other Talented Performers for the event held at the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland Maine.
The videos to display his creativity and his performing talent are included for your enjoyment. We will add the Talent Show video at a later date.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Critters and Characters
Mid April 2014 and Spring finally takes over from Winter.The critters are out and about and so are some of the characters that have been held up in homes and cabins. I love Spring with its promise of rebirth and new life.
This Post is brought to you by Learnin' Vernon.
A short folk tale and a video with Vernon sharing his favorite real life characters, his brother in-law Andy and his grand twins. We can learn a lot about ourselves and others by listening. Embrace what the world has to offer and enjoy the rest of April.
Too Deep
A folk adaptation
By Learnin’ Vernon
An Army of frogs were marching with
leaps and bounds through the forest one day, when two of the frogs
suddenly fell into a deep, deep, pit. All of the other frogs gathered
around the hole to look down on these two misfortunate Amphibians.
To jump out looked absolutely
impossible. They all began to sadly shake their heads and to croak
out dismal and discouraging words.
"It's much too deep!" croaked
one frog. Another frog said that there was no way either frog would
ever be able to get out of the pit alive.
Then all the frogs started to chant.
“Too Deep, Too Deep, listen to our
crying! Give up Give up, soon you will be dieing.”
The two fallen frogs began to jump as
they tried to get out of the pit, but with each jump they fell to the
very deep bottom of the pit!
The frogs that were watching kept
croaking louder and louder at them that they might as well stop,
because they were as good as dead and just wasting their time.
One of the two frogs finally gave up,
finally believing the negative comments and the advice of the frogs
at the top. He quit jumping and died from exhaustion, yes my friends
he literally "croaked"!
The remaining frog just kept right on
jumping and leaping harder than ever in spite of all the loud croaks
of disapproval from the frogs that were watching at the top of the
hole. They kept croaking shouts at him to quit jumping.
“Too Deep, Too Deep, listen to our
crying! Give up Give up, soon you will be dieing.”
They yelled to save him from all the
pain and suffering he was putting him self through, as he leaped and
fell back down to the bottom of the pit over and over again.
Finally, he leaped even harder than
ever, and to the surprise of all the other frogs he jumped right out
of that deep pit. Proud of his accomplishment he lay there totally
spent of any energy.
Amazed the other frogs asked him,
"Why did you keep leaping even
though we yelled and croaked for you to stop?"
“To stop?” asked the frog out of
breath.
“Did you not hear us?” The frogs
again yelled their chant” Too Deep, Too Deep listen to our crying!
Give up Give up, soon you will be
dieing”
It was then that the frog explained to
them that he was hearing challenged. He had thought they were
cheering for him and yelling words of encouragement to him!
“I though you were saying: To Keep,
To Keep, you got to keep Trying!
Get up, Get up, soar like you are
Flying!”
Words can be powerful. You can
influence others with what you say, so be careful with the words you
choose!
Oh, and our frog? He found a new army
of friends to hang out with. Surrond yourself with an army of
supporters who understand you. You will still have challenges, they
just won't seem so challanging.
©2008 Vernon L. Cox
Snakes
A grandparents tale by Vernon L. Cox
About: Your Maine Storytellers
Willey Phinedit (Find-It) Learnin' Vernon
Monday, April 14, 2014
The 8 Seasons of Maine
Spring has sprung!
This post from your Maine Storytellers includes a Folk poem, an original poem and a video lecture on the Logox. Be careful as you move about during mud season. Be aware of the Vaccummudaped, a creature that lives below the earth and can suck your boot right off your foot. Dust Bunnies are abundant this year, these elusive critters are hard to catch. However they do leave their thin whispy fur everywhere and I do mean everywhere.
Get out of the cabin for a hike or a road trip, enjoy the warmer weather and remember:
Wherever you go, there you are!
This post from your Maine Storytellers includes a Folk poem, an original poem and a video lecture on the Logox. Be careful as you move about during mud season. Be aware of the Vaccummudaped, a creature that lives below the earth and can suck your boot right off your foot. Dust Bunnies are abundant this year, these elusive critters are hard to catch. However they do leave their thin whispy fur everywhere and I do mean everywhere.
Get out of the cabin for a hike or a road trip, enjoy the warmer weather and remember:
Wherever you go, there you are!
Spring Blooms
A folk poem told by Willey Phinedit (Find-It)
The
8 Seasons of Maine
Original By
Willey Phinedit ( Pronounced: Will E Find-It)
Click on player to hear Willey as you read.
Wintah is ovah the snow will soon be gone
Yessah,
Mud
season is comin’, its around the bend
Spring
brings the black fly
season
Theyah
goin' to be hungree my friend
Tourists
will arrive in theyah high Bread Cahs
and
while theyah are shoppin heayah
We
might just have a month of Summah
, if we auhh lucky my Deayah
Soon
you will see shades of brown and orange
As Huntin season blasts away Fall
As Huntin season blasts away Fall
Thanks givin, Hanukah, Kwanza, Christmas will make the Holiday Season, somthin to celebrate for one and all
Yessah, that’s the 8 seasons for most of us,
who live up heayah in
Maine
Unless
you observe the Yard Sale, or Tax seasons
, which I think ahh a wicked pain
Visit
the county and there's 2
seasons
you'd be dreddin'
9
months of Wintah and 3 months of poor sleddin'
The Logox
Tall Taleoligist Willey Phinedit (pronounced Find-It) guides us to a Deciduous Delirious, otherwise known as a "Logox". His warnings to hikers and tourists have helped many to avoid twisted ankles and bruised prides.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
"God is Laughing"
I created this blog to share who I am, what I do, and where I go.
It was my intention, after the 33rd Sharing the Fire and posting my Biography's to open April with some humor.
As they say "If you want to make God laugh, tell him you got a plan."
After months of a journey that started with pancreatic Cancer my friend Kevin Brooks has moved on to his next adventure that surpasses the need for his physical presence. I would like to celebrate his life and am thankful for knowing him.
I knew Kevin for just over a month of linear time. We met at MIT in 2005 during my first Sharing the Fire Storytelling conference. I was moved by his warm laughter and sincere interest in someone he had just met. I was the new guy, a volunteer who was awkward and a little out of place.
The conference lasts 3 days and 2 nights each year. For my first 6 years I volunteered in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. In one way or another I worked with or around this tall Black man that was sweet as chocolate and as hard working as a mule. Kevin would tackle anything from setting up a room, to assisting Robert Smyth with the sound system.
I took a break from volunteering and still saw Kevin and his partner Laura Packer out and about during the conferences. Both would always take a moment for a hug, a laugh, and to once again make me feel welcomed to the storytelling community.
Kevin hosted "Some thing about Soup or Water" story swap for several years. It was held in the pool's hot tub or pool because Kevin loved water as much as he loved Story!
I only attended one Story event outside of the Conference with Kevin present, it was the was the open mic at First night Boston after Brother Blue had passed on.
Through phone calls, emails, and through an occasional visit to Maine by his beloved Laura I have in one way or another been connected with Kevin for over 9 years, 3 days at a time.
When Kevin became sick in January I cried out "Not Fair, no, not Kevin". My wife Bobbie and I followed Laura and Kevin's journey through the YouCaring.com website. It was honest raw and often emotionally uncomfortable for me to read. Cancer is not a comfortable subject. Yet Kevin and Laura could find humor. Kevin's air mattress became deflated and helpless he looked over to her and smiled shrugged his shoulders. Laura laughed because his black body among the white air mattress made him look like a S'more.
A week before Sharing the Fire 2014 Storytelling conference Laura shared that they were switching from a focus on treatment to one of comfort for Kevin's transition to his next adventure. Selfishly I got to admit I was worried that he may pass during the conference and bring a cloud of grief down upon me during the one time of year I reenergize my Storytelling energy.
Friday night on March 28th 2014 Kevin passed. I realized it had happened at 5am Saturday when I read Laura's letter. It then occurred to me that Kevin was no longer bound by his physical condition. He could be in Kansas City with his wife, children, and friends. He could be in Massachusetts with his old MIT colleagues, co-workers and friends. But he could also spend the weekend with his Storytelling Community in Amherst. We felt his presence in more ways than one all weekend.
If you were not as lucky as I . And have not met Laura Packer and her wonderful storytelling husband Kevin Brooks, you still can. Although Kevin has passed on to his next adventure he can be seen on Youtube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoizIQaRiBA
Even better you can buy his album at CD Baby:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brookskevin
This, Kevin's first CD, is a collection of some of his earlier work. Kiss of Summer takes the listener through the warm sands and sunshine of summer, in all its forms; including the passion of the moment, the heat of beach, the exhilaration of a coaster, and the deep pounding rhythm of a train.
He leaves behind one of the most devoted, compassionate, loving, supportive partners I have known other than my own. Please keep Laura Packer in your thoughts and prayers as she begins her journey through grief.
http://networkedblogs.com/Vt0Hh
As for Kevin I no longer worry about my friend. No doubt he is telling stories, and if you listen very carefully you can hear God Laughing.
Below is a short Story that Kevin told when he was a Judge for the MassMouth StorySlam "Dining Disasters." in 2009.
About: Your Maine Storytellers
Willey Phinedit (Find-It) Learnin' Vernon
It was my intention, after the 33rd Sharing the Fire and posting my Biography's to open April with some humor.
As they say "If you want to make God laugh, tell him you got a plan."
After months of a journey that started with pancreatic Cancer my friend Kevin Brooks has moved on to his next adventure that surpasses the need for his physical presence. I would like to celebrate his life and am thankful for knowing him.
I knew Kevin for just over a month of linear time. We met at MIT in 2005 during my first Sharing the Fire Storytelling conference. I was moved by his warm laughter and sincere interest in someone he had just met. I was the new guy, a volunteer who was awkward and a little out of place.
The conference lasts 3 days and 2 nights each year. For my first 6 years I volunteered in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. In one way or another I worked with or around this tall Black man that was sweet as chocolate and as hard working as a mule. Kevin would tackle anything from setting up a room, to assisting Robert Smyth with the sound system.
I took a break from volunteering and still saw Kevin and his partner Laura Packer out and about during the conferences. Both would always take a moment for a hug, a laugh, and to once again make me feel welcomed to the storytelling community.
Kevin hosted "Some thing about Soup or Water" story swap for several years. It was held in the pool's hot tub or pool because Kevin loved water as much as he loved Story!
I only attended one Story event outside of the Conference with Kevin present, it was the was the open mic at First night Boston after Brother Blue had passed on.
Through phone calls, emails, and through an occasional visit to Maine by his beloved Laura I have in one way or another been connected with Kevin for over 9 years, 3 days at a time.
When Kevin became sick in January I cried out "Not Fair, no, not Kevin". My wife Bobbie and I followed Laura and Kevin's journey through the YouCaring.com website. It was honest raw and often emotionally uncomfortable for me to read. Cancer is not a comfortable subject. Yet Kevin and Laura could find humor. Kevin's air mattress became deflated and helpless he looked over to her and smiled shrugged his shoulders. Laura laughed because his black body among the white air mattress made him look like a S'more.
A week before Sharing the Fire 2014 Storytelling conference Laura shared that they were switching from a focus on treatment to one of comfort for Kevin's transition to his next adventure. Selfishly I got to admit I was worried that he may pass during the conference and bring a cloud of grief down upon me during the one time of year I reenergize my Storytelling energy.
Friday night on March 28th 2014 Kevin passed. I realized it had happened at 5am Saturday when I read Laura's letter. It then occurred to me that Kevin was no longer bound by his physical condition. He could be in Kansas City with his wife, children, and friends. He could be in Massachusetts with his old MIT colleagues, co-workers and friends. But he could also spend the weekend with his Storytelling Community in Amherst. We felt his presence in more ways than one all weekend.
If you were not as lucky as I . And have not met Laura Packer and her wonderful storytelling husband Kevin Brooks, you still can. Although Kevin has passed on to his next adventure he can be seen on Youtube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoizIQaRiBA
Even better you can buy his album at CD Baby:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brookskevin
This, Kevin's first CD, is a collection of some of his earlier work. Kiss of Summer takes the listener through the warm sands and sunshine of summer, in all its forms; including the passion of the moment, the heat of beach, the exhilaration of a coaster, and the deep pounding rhythm of a train.
He leaves behind one of the most devoted, compassionate, loving, supportive partners I have known other than my own. Please keep Laura Packer in your thoughts and prayers as she begins her journey through grief.
http://networkedblogs.com/Vt0Hh
As for Kevin I no longer worry about my friend. No doubt he is telling stories, and if you listen very carefully you can hear God Laughing.
Below is a short Story that Kevin told when he was a Judge for the MassMouth StorySlam "Dining Disasters." in 2009.
About: Your Maine Storytellers
Willey Phinedit (Find-It) Learnin' Vernon
Saturday, March 22, 2014
About Willey Phinedit (pronounced Find-It)
Willey Phinedit is a Storyteller, Maine Humorist, UnRegistered Guide and a Tall Taleologist with a few tales to tell. Filled with the Down East humor traditions of old, blending folk with original tales of fantasy as dry as your morning toast and as fresh as your next cup of coffee! Willey is a Maine character, one who is sincere and honest as the day is long (like Alaska in the Wintah). He has been known to stretch the truth just a little. When Willey arrives, he will arrive in his UnRegistered guide outfit and he will sound similar to the Maine stereotypical down east humorist.
Some of the shows performed by Willey Phinedit
Feel free to ask the Storytelling contact what they thought about their Willey experience.
"Lobster Tales" for the Toastmasters Conference at the Samoset resort in Rockport. Contact: Mike Harris E-mail: Mike@SpeakUpSpeakWell.com “Mental Vacations” Opening act for Rebecca Rule at the White Mountain Storytelling Festival Waterville Vally NH Contact: Lauretta Phillips E-mail: lphillipstale@comcast.net “A Twisted Taste of Maine” Co-starring Michael Parent at the St. Lawrence center for the Arts Contact: Michael Parent E-mail: michaelparent@maine.rr.com “A Tree to See” Family performance at the Western Maine Storytelling Festival, Farmington Maine. Contact: Jo Radner E-mail: jradner@american.edu “A Vocal Glocal” Feature at MOOSE Meeting, Portland Public Library. Contact: Katy Rydell E-mail: Katy@katyrydell.com "The Weather Knott" with Willey Phinedit.Willey is what most people would call a real character. Actually he is a character, created by Storyteller Vernon Cox for a reunion at Camp Natarswi in the last century. He appeared as a gag guest and Willey has been here ever since.
Listen to free sample below Attention Parents!
Willey's performance may not be suitable for children younger than 10.
Parents and their off spring would not be offended by his performances;
however the lines go so far above the young ones heads
they may struggle reaching for them.
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