Tears of Sadness & Joy
There are tears of sadness. There are tears of joy. Rarely do the two roll down your cheek at the same time. “United by Song” celebrates community through storytelling and song” When I read that description, I knew this was going to be a must-see event for me. I do love storytelling, especially stories from our own community. As I made my way to seat EE57, I had no idea what to expect. What happened on that stage last night in my opinion was truly magical. Four very powerful stories shared by Eddie, Josh, Faye, and Julie – each one of them a personal account of unthinkably painful experiences. As each one took their turn in the storyteller chair, the audience fell completely silent, listening intently to every word. Apart from Julie (PEI’s Poet Laureate from 2019-2023), these were not professional storytellers, though you’d never know it. They spoke […]
