Lynn's Blog

The New Year Snow

2011-01-31T02:48:56Z

I can't believe the last day of January is here. But, with the unusually cold weather and snow, things slowed down to a crawl for the past few weeks.

I begin looking forward to spring the minute February hits.

An American Story

2010-09-20T03:20:31Z

When I present the "Appalachian Story Quilt" program for the North Carolina Humanities Council I like to tell how Appalachian stories, particularly Jack tales, are more than a series of regional tales.

Looking Forward at the Imperial

2010-01-22T18:57:20Z

I thought of labeling this blog, "Looking Forward, Looking Back." Yet, I avoid looking back. Looking ahead always seems the best way. That causes me to shake off my mother's saying, "Learn from your mistakes."

Proud of Jerry

2009-11-03T00:53:27Z

Different things make people proud. It is great to see a son graduate from college. Really great! Pride also comes when the puppy catches the ball in mid air. It is a different kind of pride, of course! It is also a good day when a friend accomplishes something special.

My friend, Jerry Harman, a usual resident of Franklin, North Carolina, e-mailed me from Scotland

Being Southern in 45 Minutes

2009-10-28T22:12:22Z

I'm feeling a southern book coming on. Working on my new show, "The History of North Carolina in 45-Minutes" has taken me back to the way things were. It has left me furiously jotting down notes about old memories, recollections of conversations, and fun-facts that seem to pop out of my brain and off the pages of books that I have flipped through.

Herstory...A Switch from History

2009-10-23T15:40:07Z

I was introduced to "herstory" when taking a master's class in storytelling at East Tennessee State University about 10 years ago. "Herstory" seemed interesting and during the course, I found it to be valuable for thinking through stories that had gender bias. At the time history and stories leaned toward the male point-of-view. Of course, you don't have to be a female to recognize this fact. For sure, epic poems, classic novels, and most recorded history through the 1980s was mostly about men.

How Grits Keep A Southern Girl Grounded

2009-10-23T01:21:23Z

Eating grits has kept me in touch with southern eatin' for years. They are healthier than greasy hash browns, more interesting to the palate than cream of wheat, and since water is the only other ingredient necessary, they are easy to cook and impossible to mess up. Oatmeal, is well, oatmeal, something everyone understands. It is a global dish.

Telling Bout Jack

2009-10-22T01:36:27Z

Telling Jack Tales has, at times, been like a fulltime occupation. However, I can't think of a better way to spend time, especially if I am relating the original (traditional and authentic) stories to the plots and characters of classic literature.

Go Beyond the Beanstalk When Jack Meets the Dragon

2009-09-24T00:49:30Z

Lynn Salsi and James Young bring the Jack Tales to life
through storytelling, art, and music.

SHOW FOR ALL AGES

Jack, the hero of a hundred tales,
was born on a mountain top in North Carolina.
Lynn Salsi, author and chronicler of Jack Tales,
teams with James Young, children’s book author, illustrator, and musician,
to bring the Jack Tales to life on stage
at the Greensboro Historical Museum.

Join in the fun!

Greensboro Historical Museum

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Two Shows: 10:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.
Reserve advanced tickets by calling 336 373 2043
Or at the Greensboro Historical Museum
All Tickets - $5.00
130 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27401-3016

Getting the Good Review

2009-09-12T00:40:40Z

You might have to be a writer to understand the importance of receiving a good review.

There is little news print available for readers (and writers) these days, as daily newspapers have gone out of business all over the United States.