I am excited to present the first half of my one woman show “Flying in the dark” at the children’s storytelling festival in Ottawa today. Admission is free. The location is library and archives Canada 295 Wellington street. to find out more go to
www.ottawastorytellers.ca
If you want to book the show in full or the first half for performances, house concerts, or any other venue, please get in touch with me by e-mail at
kimstoryteller@icloud.com
I am performing a version of my very popular one woman show “Flying in the dark” for kids at the Ottawa Storytelling children’s festival. It is an hour of stories, fun, and questions. For ages 8 and up. Please come. Admission is free. It is at 295 Wellington St. in Ottawa. Library and Archives Canada building. My set is from 3:30 to 4:30 but there are many other great sets as well for kids of all ages. Find out more at
www.ottawastorytellers.ca
We were on a plane the other day.
Everyone always asks me, “Can your guide dog travel with you on the plane? How does that work?"
The answer is yes a guide dog is allowed in the cabin of the plane. The guide dog lies at your feet on the floor as he or she would in a taxi or other vehicle.
Tulia is a great traveler. Nothing seems to phase her much.
We were sitting on the plane and she was lying curled up at my feet.
Flight attendants were moving through the cabin telling people to take off head phones, turn off cell phones, store their cabin baggage, etc.
They got to us. She said, “Excuse me but you will have to put that bag under the seat in front of you."
I was confused. I had stowed my purse and my backpack in the overhead bin.
“What bag?” “The one at your feet.” Then she looked again.
“Oh my gosh that is your dog. She is so good and quiet I thought she was a black bag!"
All through the flight she would come by and comment on how good Tulia was.
And no I did not shove her under the seat!
She is small enough though. She would have fit perhaps.
Yesterday, I was honoured to accompany the artist and now also my friend Karen Bailey to a human rights art exhibit. The painting that Karen did of my guide dog Tulia and me was selected for the exhibit. This is an interview conducted by a woman interviewing all of the artists at the exhibit. She talked to Karen and I about our picture.
Enjoy.
One of the things I love about Karen is that she is good at describing and describes in a very vivid way. She wants to paint more pictures of us too so stay tuned.
Karen Bailey's web site is www.karenbailey.ca
Ottawa StoryTellers present
A Case of Red Herrings, a mystery-comedy
It is July 1927. In just a few weeks two members of the Royal family are to
arrive in Ottawa. City officials have decided to produce an entertainment
for the royal visitors. They hire a somewhat questionable director and rent
Haverstock House, a once fine manor that is now in sorry shape because the
owners are broke. In fact, Mr. & Mrs. Kensington, will do almost anything
for money. All nine of the locals who audition for a part in this
entertainment have shady pasts and ulterior motives. They are joined by a
love-smitten genealogist, a good-natured lady of the evening, and assorted
other eccentric characters. If you like Queen Victoria impersonators, a
touch of romance, and a good laugh, then this is for you.
When: October 17,18, & 19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street
Tickets: $15 from the museum at 613-247-4830 or at the door. (Advanced
purchase highly recommended as seating is limited.)
More information: info@ottawastorytellers.ca, or 613-731-1047 or
613-322-8336
