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I will forever miss my mother, Elaine Beth Levine. May softness embolden me. When I’m with beloved family and friends, I feel so fortunate.

As a native Northeasterner, I have equally come to appreciate the arts, culture, nature, and flavors unique to the Pacific Northwest.

Why is it that I forget how lucky I am sometimes?

URBAN TELLERS November 2, 2019
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Beth Weissman live at Nordia House in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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Kathy Gillis lives in Portland, OR. She enjoys golf and playing board games with friends. Kathy is a regular listener to NPR (even during pledge drives), and loves consuming podcasts hosted by smart and compassionate people. As a primary goal in life Kathy strives to be the best possible version of herself. Kathy is telling the story of how two simple words from an acquaintance moved her to uncover a seed of truth, allowing her to step more fully into herself.

URBAN TELLERS November 2, 2019
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Kathy Gillis live at Nordia House in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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Using public storytelling for the first time to find and share her voice, this is a tale of duality and the cycle of life. It’s the story of creating meaning out of chaos and finding the courage to connect and build deep relationships.

URBAN TELLERS November 2, 2019
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Sally Berg live at Nordia House in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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A trip to Brazil leads to the question 'where is home?' Debz is a Pacific Northwest writer and storyteller.

URBAN TELLERS November 2, 2019
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Debz Briske live at Nordia House in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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How does a former university professor handle living alone in a hunting cabin? Roland spent three years in that cabin in Marlboro, Vermont, 45 years ago. He now lives in Portland, plays tennis, writing a book and does public speaking.

URBAN TELLERS November 2, 2019
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Roland Jarka live at Nordia House in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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It's a way of learning, it's a way of living, it's a way of drowning. Tonight, Warren would like to thank Gigi, the lady down the street who allowed him and all the other neighborhood kids to swim in her backyard pool. Marco....Polo!

URBAN TELLERS June 7, 2019
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Warren McPherson live at The Old Church Concert Hall in Portland, OR
Portland Story Theater, hosted by Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy
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