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About the Porch | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. In a bygone era, we had time to sit on the porch and watch a sunset. We had time to swap a story or two, and we had time to holler out to the neighbors. Back then, we appreciated unannounced visitors. But our lifestyle changed. Some call it “hurry sickness.” We have road rage, aisle rage and no time because we over-commit, schedule too tightly and run 24-7. What would we learn? Annette Simmons' blog. Priscilla Howe's blog.
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Working Words | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. October 30, 2011. In 2006, I attended a writer’s conference, determined to finally get a book published. Scottsdale-based Terry Whalin. Was one of the agents and speakers at the conference. He was cordial, helpful and authentic. When I moved to Arizona last year, I was hoping we could visit more often, and we have. We moved the porch discussion to his casita, or home office, since it was a warm afternoon. I go to church back h...
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Commonalities | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. October 17, 2011. On the traditional porch, it seemed like the people we sat and talked with looked like us, thought like us and sounded like us. On the digital porch, my goal has been to invite people who are interesting and can tell stories, no matter how they look, sound or think. Soon after spotting Oonagh (pronounced “oo-NAH”) McQuarrie in Tim McGuire’s. Oonagh moved to Arizona from Scotland. I wanted to be a writer since...
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Story Teller | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. November 21, 2011. In journalism school, we are learning the importance of telling stories, and as a speaker, I know nothing captivates an audience like a story. That is how I came to find author and consultant Annette Simmons. Annette Simmons - Photo courtesy Annette Simmons. A friend gave me the book,. Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact. Everyone has only a pie...
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One of the Most Inspiring Women in Arizona | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. One of the Most Inspiring Women in Arizona. November 14, 2011. Christine Ellis Photo Credit: Lorri Allen. Hear a little bit of her story and you know why Christine Ellis. Lorri: Why did you want to come to the United States? Christine: It was the land of opportunity. I was 17, and I didn’t know a word of English. Lorri: How did you learn? Lorri: Are you a U.S. citizen? Lorri: What do you think about the immigration debate?
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Heroes | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. September 24, 2011. I asked Darrell Vaughter. To stop by the porch, since I’d heard him talk before. We both belonged to the same Toastmasters. Club in Texas. He told a story once that moved me so much, I asked his permission to re-tell it. At the end of his visit, I’ll share a link to the story with you. Darrell is a busy man. He was born the same day and year as Arizona Sen. John McCain. Which makes them both 75. My brother ...
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Miracles | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. November 7, 2011. Sixteen years ago this month, I was flying from Florida to Dallas. I was reading material for work when the in-flight meal arrived. The woman next to me started asking me questions about what I was reading. It turns out we were both reporters, and even though she lives in Sacramento, we have stayed in touch ever since. Visited the porch by phone, and I wanted to know about her new book,. Judie: No, my father ...
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One Way into Journalism | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. One Way into Journalism. October 2, 2011. Sometimes when a guest on the porch moves from conversation to entertainment, it’s best for the host to shut up and listen. So it is with Jennifer Briggs. I’ve known her since I was 13. My parents and I moved to Arlington, Texas, when I had months left in 7. I left the game feeling like I belonged. And baseball is always a good way to start with Jennifer. Here’s her story:. And I did g...
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Sittin' On The Porch | Conversations with Lorri Allen | Page 2
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Newer posts →. Welcome to the Porch. September 18, 2011. When politicians, executives, parents or professors want you to understand an abstract concept, they tell a story. Aesop’s fables are told through the actions of animals, but the tales are really about how humans should live our lives. Jesus explained principles through parables. Newer posts →. Annette Simmons' blog. Priscilla Howe's blog.
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A Picture Is Worth… | Sittin' On The Porch
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Sittin' On The Porch. Conversations with Lorri Allen. Skip to primary content. A Picture Is Worth…. November 27, 2011. I thought it was just going to be another dull speaker in one of our graduate classes last week, but Syracuse Professor-Multimedia Journalist- And So Much More Ken Harper. Began showing us incredible photographs and telling us stories about his project to teach journalism in Liberia. Was awesome, right? It’s a great show. I look forward to seeing some more. But if you got that down, even...
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