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Instead we accepted 2 free tickets to go to the Just Folk coffeehouse on the town square in our little town of Elba to hear a great story teller, Kathryn Tucker Windham. The petite, 90-year-old lady had come from Selma, a 2-hour drive away, to share recollections of her southern life. :
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The coffeehouse was packed and many of us sat in straight-back chairs (some had cushions) or if you got there early, you chose one of the big soft chairs or sit on a sofa. Refreshments were laid out on the kitchen counter at the back of the long room and the aroma of fresh coffee greeted us as we walked into the big room (once a theater).
I was amazed that she stood on the small stage (right in front of us) for 2 hours, except for a 15 minute break. She spoke into a microphone which was nice since she has a soft voice. I was amazed that she could step up onto the stage.
You get so immersed in her dialogue that you forget about anything else. Jim and I laughed and laughed and it felt so good following the sadness after our son's death on Feb. 2nd.
A great lady, and a great evening. So many memories of my own childhood. She's only 16 years ahead of my time. And we share so many of the same experiences and philosophies. She's a much better story teller! You can listen to her talking on NPR and Ala Public Radio, but it just isn't the same as looking into her eyes and see her smile as she looks right at you while she's speaking.
