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Comment on No Coke and a Smile by Carvalhojana

Carvalhojana — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0000

Hello Baba,

Was great to hear your experiense and how your organism rejected it !

Here in Brasil COKE is a very strong fever !

We have few other options that are better…fresh fruit juices and guaraná (a soda that we know from where it came from)…

I need to confess that I try to avoid it, but when I eat something heavy, I got to have coke to help in the digestion. There are some remote areas that coke is the only option…

At home we have ICE TEA , grape juice , soda only comes in generally brought from a visitor for some meal.

I am not 100% in control , but is so good to feel that you have the power to choose what comes into your body !

In my case When … but each time less ! Yesssss , it is one improvement !

Regards,
Jana

Comment on No Coke and a Smile by Movingstronglyforward

Movingstronglyforward — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:26:00 +0000

What a fantastic story! Thank you for sharing. I haven’t had pop/soda in 9 years and after hearing Baba’s story I am even less likely to ever try it again. I don’t need to learn that lesson on my own!!

Laura

Comment on Leaving Children’s Hospital by Thomas Gonzalez

Thomas Gonzalez — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Great post!

Comment on What Community Can Do by Bertram Harrir

Bertram Harrir — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:27:00 +0000

That old man is awesome! It’s amazing that even after having a stroke, he didn’t let that get to him and still continues to be active. Go old man!

Comment on Someone Stole My Stuff! by Dawn Crandall

Dawn Crandall — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:24:00 +0000

It’s really amazes me of how you handle stress in that type of situation. Most people would just stress out, which would mess them up. Good job staying calm and only focusing on your session with the kids.

Comment on A Test of Principles and Purpose on the Pyramid of the Sun by Erick Child

Erick Child — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:19:00 +0000

Awesome post! You can barely find a kind person that would help out a elderly person, or any person, that is in need of help. Good job!

Comment on A Homeless Woman Punched Me! by Susie Hendricks

Susie Hendricks — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:16:00 +0000

It amazes me of how you handled that situation. Most people would just fight back, but you talked your way out and even became train buddies with her. More people should be like you.

Comment on Dinner with The Angel and Victor by Drew Gates

Drew Gates — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:12:00 +0000

These people sound great! I never even heard about them before reading this post. But they seem to be amazing kind people. Also that onion sounds delicious.

Comment on Cooling Out in Mexico’s Culiacán by Amy Fish

Amy Fish — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:09:00 +0000

That school sounds awesome! The students sound great and so do the parents. And even their cause of going to that assembly is great! I wish more school were like this, to try to raise money for causes like cancer and the like.

Comment on My Heroes of Hospice by Claudette John

Claudette John — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:06:00 +0000

These type of gatherings are great! They are really fun and you get to meet a lot of new people. I’m glad that you had a fun experience with it.

Comment on Inequalities in Education by Angela Kane

Angela Kane — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:02:00 +0000

I also agree that some times schools have a little bit too much money that they spend on random stuff. They should use that money to help schools that actually need it, instead of buying more artwork or a Olympic sized pool, especially for a school that’s K-5.

Comment on No Coke and a Smile by Karen

Karen — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:16:00 +0000

Love this story and your work as a scientist:)

I am on day 3 with no Diet Coke. Headache’s almost gone…. feeling better and better with each passing hour!

Thanks for sharing:)

Comment on No Coke and a Smile by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Baba,

I want to tell you BIG THANKS for sharing this story with many people. Soft drinks make a lot of people ill, and kill many. They are main contributors to the diabetes epidemic. People need to hear.

As for the disgusting taste, there is a scientific basis to your experiment!!! The body learns to associate taste with calories. Whatever it is you eat or drink that packs calories, the body will eventually consider “tasty.” This is one reason soft drinks are addictive. When you stopped drinking the disgusting thing, the body learned to associate calories with other (hopefully better) things, and when you tasted Coke fresh, you were able to taste it anew.

There are big movements now of self-experimentation: citizen science and self-tracking, for example, http://quantifiedself.com/ Do not let people tell you your little experiment isn’t real, because it is. Again, thank you for spreading the word – maybe you can save some lives!

Comment on A Homeless Woman Punched Me! by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:36:00 +0000

What a sweet story! I think you brought out a good point there. The woman was not only homeless but also most likely mentally ill as well, which makes her situation even harder. Yet treating someone normally can do so much and cross those boundaries as your words did with that woman.

Comment on Dinner with The Angel and Victor by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:52:00 +0000

I want to eat some carmelized onions now, haha. From your description, I’m curious to know what Angel and Victor’s Kamishibai stages look like. Actually it would be cool to have a set of Kamishibai boxes decorated in a way to represent each different culture and their folktales. Are you planning on using one as well?

Comment on Cooling Out in Mexico’s Culiacán by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:31:00 +0000

I like how happy the students and parents were that you spoke Spanish. I think it kind of shows what big of a difference crossing the language barrier and making an effort to take part of the culture can enhance the experience of visiting another country. Spanish is one of the most beautiful languages in my opinion, it’s great that you know how to speak it.

Comment on Inequalities in Education by Fabiana

Fabiana — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:15:00 +0000

I completely agree with you Baba…and unfortunately it isn´t am isolated case in the world – here in Brazil the same happens and when I see the racial inequality that strictly accompanies the socio-economical one, I get even more sad.
I just want to have faith that someday something will change….
Axe
Fabiana

Comment on My Heroes of Hospice by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000

That’s really great of you to do that! Music has such a great effect on the soul and that you have been able to offer that to the patients and their families is really inspiring. I agree with what you said abour working in a hospice, it really does take a special kind of person.

Comment on My Heroes of Hospice by Carolyn Moon

Carolyn Moon — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:56:00 +0000

You are a wonderful humanitarian and I’m so glad I found your site some time ago!

Comment on My Heroes of Hospice by Boss

Boss — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:38:00 +0000

This was touching. I would hope to have such good friends as you around me when it is my time to go.

Darrin

Comment on Tranquility in Tlaxcala by Maartha Jauregui

Maartha Jauregui — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:35:00 +0000

¡Wow! BABA!!! I love you…. Gracias por todo lo que sientes y por todo lo que nos hiciste sentir.
Baba, eres una persona especial que deseo con toda mi alma seguir teniendo cerca.
La experiencia fue maravillosa, los chicos siguen hablando de ti, las maestras ahora quieren tomar ¨Bathio Bathi¨ para que los niños se concentren en clase. Realmente me siento orgullosa de conocerte, por favor sigamos esta amistad y guiame para contactar escuelas en Los Angeles, sera una hermosa forma de seguir en este maravilloso camino de la educacion…. Besos Martha Crecer

Comment on A Test of Principles and Purpose on the Pyramid of the Sun by Hartley Kern

Hartley Kern — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:37:00 +0000

At your age, yes! Now, at 80, no! Hartley

Comment on A Test of Principles and Purpose on the Pyramid of the Sun by yaakov

yaakov — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:26:00 +0000

you did a great thing. the best thing. you were put there to do that and you accomplished it!!

Comment on Today I Danced with a Little Girl by yaakov

yaakov — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:20:00 +0000

you are receiving the great energy you give, best wishes and continue!

Comment on Trading Tales with Tartaruga the Brazilian Turtle by Daniel tartaruga

Daniel tartaruga — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:32:00 +0000

hi how are you? my name is Daniel, son of Geraldo tartaruga, I would like to thank you for this opportunity, on behalf of my father. We are very grateful for because of our Brazilian culture.

Comment on Trading Tales with Tartaruga the Brazilian Turtle by Teressimao

Teressimao — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:15:00 +0000

Something touched us all this evening and many,many thanks to be the bondage to it all.
I feel as you said that we Can make the difference.Welcome to Brazil.And a BIG THANK YOU Jana, for letting us meet another special person.Great description!

Comment on Brasilia Sky No Limits by Juliana

Juliana — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:34:00 +0000

Watching one of your performances was the best thing ever! I’ve learned so much! Thank you for taking a time to come to our school. I’m also from CECAN and I felt really bad when you had to leave…. I hope I get the chance to see you again! Best Wishes, Juliana.

Comment on Brasilia Sky No Limits by Baba the Storyteller

Baba the Storyteller — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:37:00 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to contact me Felipe. You and the other students at CECAN were so welcoming, it was difficult to leave. I felt a lot of love from you guys. If, and when, I return, you have to come and sit in on the performance. It would be an honor to have you present.

Comment on Brasilia Sky No Limits by Felipe

Felipe — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:38:00 +0000

I was at your performance at CECAN. This is my last year there. Well, I don’t have words to describe the importance of your presentation in my life. since the begining, when you said ” you have to give back everything people give to you”. it’s the reality, and it will be usefull during all my life. I asked my english teacher to call me back to school if you come back one day, and I really want this. Thank you, Baba, for had found time to go to our school.

Comment on Why is there a Garden Hose Next to My Toilet? by Baba the Storyteller

Baba the Storyteller — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Thanks Karen and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of the creative process. Brazil is amazing!

Comment on What Community Can Do by Karen

Karen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:44:00 +0000

AMEN!

Comment on Why is there a Garden Hose Next to My Toilet? by Karen

Karen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:39:00 +0000

:) You really know how to tell a story, my friend!

Comment on Thoughts of Brazil by Fernanda

Fernanda — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Hi Baba, I am a Brazilian teacher and I fortuntely I will have a chance to meet you , because I teach in one of the schools you are coming. I was glad to read this message when I was visitin your website, which is amazing! It will be a pleasure to talk to you about Brazilian-African Religions and if possible take you to a Temple, to see ours Giras de Umbanda or Camdomblé, since I am a religous person and daughter of Orishas. I also have a Baba here! Feel free to contact me: felimaf@hotmail.com before or during your trip. Best regards,
Fernanda

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Comment on Physically Incarcerated Youth by Quentin Sandefer

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Comment on Initiatory Process V by Nicholas Acharya

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Comment on Meeting Mary McLeod Bethune by Casey Doble

Casey Doble — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:22:03 +0000

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Comment on Debating Me Myself and I by Tim

Tim — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:50:15 +0000

Great story; ‘Tale of power’; great teaching & learning experience. This was a (‘Eagles’) gift for you that ignited your ‘Fire within’ – truly magical.

Comment on Debating Me Myself and I by Bob Smith

Bob Smith — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:05:54 +0000

Your teacher did you a tremendous favor by opening up possibilities.
I’m reminded of a story told about Bum Phillips, the football coach, speaking of Tom Landry, an opposing coach,” He can take his’n and beat your’n and he can take your’n and beat his’n.”
There is a local radio station that tags their commentators pieces with “…comments from both sides.”
I find that disapointing because if you only see two sides you are not trying.

Comment on Debating Me Myself and I by Okeyo Ajamu Jumal

Okeyo Ajamu Jumal — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:44:37 +0000

Nice. Time for an introspective pause.

Comment on Unhealthy Hospitals by Kevin Cordi

Kevin Cordi — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:34:06 +0000

Baba,
I thank you for the gift that you gave to the elder. It reminds me how many older people (or younger) in hospital gowns are more than patients, they are powerful people with words, ideas, dreams, and yes, people long for music and silence in a cacophony of noise.
As caretakers, storytellers are indeed caretakers, we need to honor our elders, invite the words and the silence, and remember the music. Thank you for the reminder.

Comment on Unhealthy Hospitals by Michael Litzky

Michael Litzky — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:09:03 +0000

This is the kind of piece that brings out the best in all of us. I loved that you felt moved to be there for your elder. And having heard your kora playing at the NSN conference, I can well imagine the oasis of peace you created in that hospital room.

Comment on Stranger in the Village 2010 by Baba

Baba — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:49:38 +0000

My reactions had I not read Baldwin? That’s a really interesting point to reflect on. I can honestly say that I don’t know. I think my reading over the years has helped me achieve some level of self-awareness. Harvey this sounds like a conversation to be had over a huge simmering cup of tea.

Comment on Stranger in the Village 2010 by julia molina

julia molina — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:47:09 +0000

i really enjoyed this amazing story akak life inspiring sequel i would love if u could u post more of these more often mabey one about your life ? i bet it would be intresting

Comment on Stranger in the Village 2010 by Harvey Heilbrun

Harvey Heilbrun — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:19:53 +0000

This is an incredibly powerful essay. All of your points are well taken and written. I’m curious how you would have reflected and reacted to your experience in Poland, had you not read Baldwin which seemed to be a guiding and calming hand to your experience?

Comment on Stranger in the Village 2010 by Diane Williams

Diane Williams — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Your article shows incredible insight into an encountered experience. There is a sense of forgiveness throughout and thus your grace abounds. There’s so much that I want to say about your experience. We may not always know what words mean in another’s language. But just like Younde in the folk-story Younde Goes to Town, we leave ourselves to ignorance when we (humans as residents of this planet) don’t try to understand the context for the words we add to our vocabulary. In my own experience, after hearing Ramstein’s Du Hast Mich!, I found that I loved the hard metal rock beat in the song, but needed to take time to understand that the emphasis placed on “hast” can change the meaning of the word – just as language changes in Mandarin (I think) and other languages where enunciation, tone, and emphasis are used to define meaning (Du Hast Mich = You have me you hate me). Okay, so everyone doesn’t know that. So we shouldn’t blame the man/men that used the term, Nigger? Okay, your communications went well as a performer, but can we, as storytellers, seek to effect change for the non-performer, non-storyteller, who enters this same community? Maybe not in one visit, but this story that you shared encourages others of us to try or we leave this community in a virtual Twilight Zone. Change can be as simple as making friends and learning something about one another. For the storyteller coming into this community, your personal stories could be as valuable as gold. Finally, I am so glad that you shared it on Facebook and that you welcomed comments. I wish you would say that you would be attending the NSN conference next week (7/28-8/1), so that I could shake your hand for bravely sharing this. My son leaves for Sweden in two weeks and he’ll be living there for a year, I want him to read this. Not that he would experience your situation, but I want him to read it because he’s 24 and the world is huge and sometimes it has surprisingly isolated viewpoints and multifaceted perspectives. In closing, your perspective is scholarly and I would hope to see it in a college literary journal. It lends itself to much discussion – which is another way to effect change.

Comment on Child Drug Dealers in Elementary Schools by Baba

Baba — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:03:47 +0000

Hey Kevin,

It feels so good to know that there are others out there as passionate as I am about our work. You’ve got a unique and informed perspective on this, being an educator yourself. Your empathy for the young man definitely matches mine. I’m going to visit this class again soon and I’ve already decided to change up my usual routine and structure the lessons and stories around the theme of “realizing one’s potential” and not becoming your mistakes (because we all have made them haven’t we?)

Thanks for the motivational talk Kevin, I really needed it.

Comment on Child Drug Dealers in Elementary Schools by Kevin Cordi

Kevin Cordi — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:38:54 +0000

Baba,
I appreciate all that you did for this young man. I hate to hear that this happened, but it does. As a teacher of 14 years, I know it does. However, I also know that you are needed and necessary. You present another side to this young man. Even if he did not participate, it is hard not to listen. He might have heard you.
Saying this, he also heard the teacher. This bothers me. The young man obviously is fighting and he does not have to hear a teacher berate him even if he is dealing drugs. (which by the way was this confirmed…) The teacher has a responsibility and not berate this boy. Sure, he needs to turn around but yelling at him does not give him the consideration that he can. Instead, there has to be a way to deal with this privately. I do not speak from inexperience.
I know allow voice in the classroom helps students think of choices. I did have students turn around and none of it was achieved by yelling. Baba, thank you for letting us know the classroom walls are sometimes invisible to the real world of the school. I appreciate the work that you are doing.
all the best, fellow storyteller, Kevin Cordi
“Together we make a difference with story.”

Comment on Initiatory Process XII by Jesús

Jesús — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:03:08 +0000

A message form a junkie:
don’t stop writing, never give up due to diferent language or a missunderstood tranlation.
Writing is a drug, but at least is a legal one.

Xoxo,
Jesús

Comment on Mural by Nomad

Nomad — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:30:09 +0000

WOW….Who else can it be? That is definitely Djeliba Baba the Storyteller! Talking about being a part of the community!

Comment on BTST-2007-10-01 by sts

sts — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:23:57 +0000

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Comment on Initiatory Process VIII by Storytelling

Storytelling — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:17:59 +0000

Writing is it’s own pleasure, reward and punishment all wrapped up in one moment. Good for you man – keep plugging away – I just wish I could read the stuff you write…

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Comment on Initiatory Process VII by Baba

Baba — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:03:54 +0000

como siempre, eres muy amable mi hermano. Doy las gracias para conocerte.

Comment on Initiatory Process VII by Pedro Parcet

Pedro Parcet — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:09:08 +0000

Ja! Mi hermano. Estuve leyendo varios de tus post.
Son muy, pero muy interesantes.
Tu manera de pensar y tus deseos de aprender y tu humildad para reconocer y tratar de mejorar…

Yo aun no tengo la suficiente valentía de estudiar todavía el francés, como debería, para mejorar y comprender el material que se puede conseguir sobre África.
Djeli, Tu me incentivas a mejorar todo el tiempo!
ja!

Me impresiono de sobremanera el post de bautismo.
Por medio de tu escritura pude verte, claramente allí, en
medio de esa situación, mojándote, como una bendición.
Gracias hermano y Maestro.
Un abrazo
Pedro

Comment on Initiatory Process V by Charles Yerkes

Charles Yerkes — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:01:31 +0000

Baba,
Just read all four blogs about writing in Spanish. and read Becoming a Champion. Growth is never easy, been doing a lot of that my self recently. Thank you for taking the time to write about it. It is encouraging to know that one is not alone it having to do so. And I loved the story. Didn’t quite know where it was going at first, but loved…LOVED the end.
Have a great day my friend.
Charles

Comment on BTST-2009-08-01 by yemi toure

yemi toure — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:56:37 +0000

how did you know i love the blooz? do it, brother!! muddy waters would be proud!

Comment on BTST-2009-07-15 by Vanessa Chavez

Vanessa Chavez — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:01:20 +0000

Oh my.. :[ I am very sad I was not there that day... they sound so good. :] this class is super awesome.

Comment on Physically Incarcerated Youth by Richard

Richard — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:22:33 +0000

I’m left with so much curiosity about the details of those other sessions…

Beautiful story, and so right. If the arts would be recognized and used by more people as ways to our souls, society would’nt be so sick.

thank you!

Comment on Physically Incarcerated Youth by Susan Lenoe

Susan Lenoe — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:57:07 +0000

It is such a beautiful story…thank you!

Comment on Origin of the Word Griot by The PlanetChange Blog » Blog Archive » Story

The PlanetChange Blog » Blog Archive » Story — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:49:46 +0000

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Comment on Don’t Do It! by Alberdina

Alberdina — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:35:53 +0000

The best advice in teachin I got from my Jembéteacher:
He told us a story; he was watching me, a long blond Frisian woman. And he loved the way I walk. So he had been practising for two whole weeks long, just to learn to walk the way I walk. The first week it was hard, he had to analyse all the movements and thought he would never make it to walk my walk. But the second week it was getting better and he even could copy my swing. The steps of my feet and the waving of my hands . He then decided to go out to town and he was happy that he managed to walk my walk. So there he was on the boulevard, with all people, looking at him, walking my walk. He enjoyed, was happy!! And then suddenly there came my husbant, distinguished from the crowd and he looked at him and said: “Hé, that’s my wife!!”

My Djembéteacher’s continuing of the lesson (by the way, he was a short big Rasta man) was that if you want to play music, you listen to music you like. And if there is a rythme you especially like, you copy that rythme, untill you know the technique and play the rythme as like the master would play it. But after copying many rythmes, sometimes, you feel: it is not my rythme, it is the master’s rythme. So My Djembéteacher sat in his garden one day, looking for his rythme a little sad, for he could not find it. And then he thought some happy thoughts, some thoughts of the beautifull musicians he met and every time he thought of a musician he played the rythme that goes with the memory and so he played from memory to memory and a beatifull music was composed and then he mixed some memories and mixed some rythmes and then …. the music came from his heart: it flooded into his hands and in his mind the orchestra joined in

Music of the heart

Tale in my heart

Thank you Baba, for sharing
Let’s make some music!

Comment on BTST-2009-04-15 by kdon

kdon — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:06:46 +0000

a 15-day scheduled issue of the podcast is way too long to wait…..
i thought that baba left us when i can’t find one for the last few months
can you just imagine our agony while waiting………… just joking
but we really did a long wait
and we missed you so much that time
thanks God you’re here
more power to you

kdon
philippines

Comment on Truth About the Devaluation of Our Youth by Alisa Shargo

Alisa Shargo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:48:09 +0000

I am left with tears, I am so grateful for what you do though I have never been blessed to experience it. I am a mother of two. I live in Colorado and I feel what you are saying so strongly. Thank you for embodying and expressing so much truth and caring and devotion. It is clearly coming from a place of grace and wisdom.

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Comment on Gahr’s OAAU by Taylor Butler

Taylor Butler — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:51:41 +0000

As a youg african american female at Gahr High School, i would like to Thank yo on the behalf of all of our students.

From my point of view, your knowledge on our heritage is outstanding, and is truly a gift. I admire the fact that you really dig deep into your research and take the time to help us understand more about your culture. And personally, i think that the previous response fomr Mr. Newton was incorrect. Your topics are great and its kinda hard to cary topics when your aim is to instill in us an undertanding of just one topic “our heritage”. From Myself and the fellow students at gahr, Thank you. hope to see u again next year.

Comment on Wisdom Tales Volume 1 by Davin Tran

Davin Tran — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:32:39 +0000

I can not wait to hear your story about mali.I am from Stanford and you gave us shells and I thank you and I am from Mrs.Bergmann class room 61. and I put some mistakes on the first one comment.

Comment on Wisdom Tales Volume 1 by Davin Tran

Davin Tran — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:43 +0000

I can not wait to hear your story about malli.I am from stanford and you gave us shells and i thank you and i am from mrs.Bergmann class romm 61.

Comment on A Black Man Experiencing Feelings of Guilt After Voting for Obama by Louis D Armmand

Louis D Armmand — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:10:30 +0000

Obama saw that he had a calling to become the next president of the United States, a reformer’s vision or a fool’s illusion that he can make a difference. Although I think that he is wrong to believe that capitalism is salvageable, I admire the scope and courage of that conviction. Unlike many African Americans who limit their own potential before the journey of life begins, Obama is audacious! Perhaps we may learn something positive from his example, and recoup the grace, spirit and revolutionary courage that we possessed during the 1960s. History shall again present the opportunity soon!

Comment on BTST-2008-09-01 by Baba

Baba — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:25:18 +0000

thank you, I appreciate it when people leave me comments about the shows.

Comment on BTST-2008-09-01 by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:22:44 +0000

I enjoyed your timeless tale! Pretty Sweet!

Comment on Where are the Places to Tell Stories? by Rosie Willis

Rosie Willis — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:59:56 +0000

What is too old in becoming a professional storyteller?

Comment on Living the Legacy by Ramona King

Ramona King — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:16:45 +0000

Dear Baba:

Thank you for what you do. The comments and your story are inspirational. Ramona King, Storyteller

Comment on Gahr’s OAAU by James Newton

James Newton — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:59:45 +0000

I like your blog, this post is really good, but please vary your topics, it will broad your readership.

Comment on Fearing Failure by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:42:17 +0000

Hey Baba its a kid from Alexander Dawson…i was wondering, did you like the heavy metal, and what did you mean when you said 1+1=3? i hope you can get back to me ASAP…see ya!

Comment on Be Your Own Oracle by Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:55:03 +0000

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article , but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

Comment on BTST-2007-11-15 by Critix

Critix — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:40:55 +0000

Oh, wonderful!
We expect more and more interesting and useful posts as same from you! :)
My compliments!

Comment on Storytelling is not Acting by balaram

balaram — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:30:33 +0000

Thank you my friend–I think you have just explained that storytelling is all about the audience–your service to them-?
As opposed to being about the performer-? At least, this is what I hear–Thank you, All the best, Balaram Z.

Comment on BTST-2007-11-15 by WildKid

WildKid — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:36:58 +0000

Really good and really interesting post. I expect (and other readers maybe :)) new useful posts from you!
Good luck and successes in blogging!

Comment on Audience Walks Out on Me! by Neal

Neal — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:29:53 +0000

This is one of those great stories that you’ll be able to share with your audiences when you are famous on late night TV. EVERY sucessful performer has one of this type of story

Comment on BTST-2007-09-15 by Chef Tony

Chef Tony — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:41:57 +0000

Heard you from Leos site as well. I’m no expert, but I like your voice and podcast! I learned a bit and have done one as well. Watch your mic for popping, and not too much of the echo…but I really like it! I’m a Chef and restauranteur.. and I am a very ametuer web apprentice. You can visit me at cheftonym.com. I’m listening, keep it up!

Comment on BTST-2007-09-15 by Deb

Deb — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:35:28 +0000

I just found you after listening to Leo Laporte’s podcast. Am listening to your 9/15 podcast and am enjoying. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to. Thanks. Suggestion regarding the site: Larger type would be lovely. Older folks such as myself have a hard time with tiny print and I’m pretty sure that I’m in the minority (in my age bracket) when it comes to knowing how increase the type on a web page.
Thanks.

Comment on Gathering Together by

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:27:08 +0000

i am thinking of you my friend. i am hoping you are well and that those you love are well. i am in the columbia gorge. everyday new flowers appear in my gardens, spring comes with stunning beauty in a climate where winter had enfolded the earth in her monochromatic tones. the appearance of a small violet can give ones heart a rush.
i do not forget you. i remember your stories and i want you to know that i send you an honoring song. can you hear it? it speaks to honoring you for the threads you weave.
love, antonia

Comment on Living the Legacy by

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:37:50 +0000

Your visit to our school was important on many levels. Your performance was not only entertaining but very enlightening. You were able to touch the lives of a very diverse crowd of students, teaching them the importance of our history and respecting themselves and each other. After the performance, there was a buzz on campus. During my fourth period class, I was delighted when one of my ninth grade students said to another, “Bhatio Bati”, and the second student answered “Bhati” . . . They are ready to receive . . .and the four young women, the officers of our club, opened a new door for not only the black students but for all students. Even though they experienced some resistance to their ideas (”Why do we have black history performances?” “When is Greek history month?” You need to have permission to use the display case.”), these young women overcame all obstacles and planned a memorable month using good judgement and perseverance. You would have been so proud of them at their student performance. The ladies began explaining the origin of OAAU, an international organization founded by Malcolm X in 1964. They shared the history of the black national anthem and facts about black inventors. Students sang, danced, and recited original poetry and prose to an audience of approximately 250, including students, teachers, parents, and a board member.Their show was a celebration to honor Malcolm and Martin and all those who have paved the way.You, Baba, are truly one of those who continues to pave the way, and I am eternally grateful!
Lynn Wirt
English Teacher
(Many students wanted you to know that they sat in the front rows during the student performance!)