Firsts and Lasts

Between beginning of our life and the end of it, there’s a lot of middle. But there’s something really special about our first teeth, our first steps, our first kisses, and something equally special about the last time we say goodbye, the last time we clock in at an old job, and the last time we leave an old apartment. Do you remember the last time you did something for the first time? Stories included in this episode:  Sam's First Bike (00:54) A short story from Sam Payne about his very first bicycle. The First Drum (6:59) A long, long time ago God used to walk among the creations of the earth. When God decided it was time to go back to the heavens, he left behind the first drum for people to send messages with.To learn more about Charlotte Blake Alston's work visit www.charlotteblakealston.com First Haircut (13:39) What is it that makes your very first haircut one of the most memorable “firsts” of your life? To learn more about Norah Dooley's work visit www.norahdooley.com The First Flute (18:10) From Bob Reiser's album, The Story Tree, this tale is rich in folklore. To learn more about Bob Reiser's work visit www.bobtales.com Drowning of Walker's Bend (30:41) The Walker family realizes together that even when you think your goose is cooked, there’s still some story left.To learn more about Bruce Walker's work visit www.brucestoryteller.com The Last of the American Cow Girls (38:51) A sweet and sentimental farewell to the exciting atmosphere of Western Tradition performed by Kitty Donahoe on the compilation album, The Yellow Room Gang Live at Big Sky. To learn more about The Yellow Room Gang, visit yellowroomgang.com The Monster Stick's Last Ride (44:31) The beloved Monster Stick, that legendary gizmo from the Lepp story universe and often an object that is as rich and alive as any other character of a Bil Lepp story, meets its retirement.To learn more about Bil Lepp's work visit www.leppstorytelling.com