Happy New Year to everyone!  This is the time to celebrate new beginnings, new goals, new looks and new ideas.  Why not make storytelling one of your priorities during 2014?  Tell stories with your family, friends and associates.  Share your personal culture and beliefs through storytelling....we have just finished a celebration of One who was the greatest teacher through storytelling of all time.  It really works: they will remember what you tell through story better than what you tell in another medium.  Consider hiring a professional storyteller at least once this year for a party or other event, or just to learn (and see firsthand) the power of story. Attend a storytelling event or festival in your community.  Make this a great 2014!