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Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!This week's story is all about the human tendency to celebrate, worship and adore random skills and attributes, and ignore much of the real stuff of life and progress.It's not a long story, so make yourself a mug of something warm and lovely, and enjoy. When it's done, feel free to amble around the site for more waffle-free stories and other stuff and nonsense.ALSO... click here to download Waffle-Free Storytelling games for instant entertainment no matter how random the gathering, how long the road-trip or how hectic the bedtime routine... No Ninja Story Skills Required!!TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts 

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!It's GUEST WEEK and I'm excited to introduce you to Pauline Cordiner. In the previous episode (see link below), Pauline tells a story told to her by her granddad about "Dopey Davie". It's a family story that took place around World War II.In this episode, we have AAAAAALL THE WAFFLE! Pauline talks about storytelling, the origins of midges, festivals and becoming the storyteller she is today.More about Pauline and what she's up to:The Story: "Dopey Davie" told by Pauline CordinerThe Interview (this episode)Link to Pauline's websitePauline on FacebookPauline on YouTubePauline at the World Storytelling CafeGAS (Grampian Association of Storytellers)When you're done, enjoy an amble around the site, visit the shop, and sign up to get tales delivered to your digital doorstep!You're welcome to join me!TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!It's GUEST WEEK and I'm excited to introduce you to Pauline Cordiner who tells a story told to her by her granddad about "Dopey Davie". It's a family story that took place around World War II.So, brew yourself a mug of something delicious and join Pauline for a peek into her family history.More about Pauline and what she's up to:The Interview (episode 56 published on November 20th, 2020)Link to Pauline's websitePauline on FacebookPauline on YouTubePauline at the World Storytelling CafeGAS (Grampian Association of Storytellers) Facebook pageWhen you're done, enjoy an amble around https://tinakonstant.com/, visit the shop, and sign up to get tales delivered to your digital doorstep!Have a splendid week!!TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Almost all of the Waffle-Free stories are inspired by something that's happening in the world: politics, human behaviour, religion, war, human struggles, personal quests and missions... "Little Hands" is no exception.So, brew yourself a mug of something delicious and join me for a take on what's happening in the world - more specifically, in The White House - right now.When you're done, enjoy an amble around https://tinakonstant.com/, visit the shop, and sign up to get tales delivered to your digital doorstep!You're welcome to join me!TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle PodcastsThanks to: The photo in this post and the associated social media post is by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!It's the week after Halloween and we're turning our attention to Christmas.WARNING: This story is not really for little kids!!It's an alternate origin to the Christmas Festival story with a little help from Halloween.So, wrap-up tight, break out the mince pies and enjoy "The First Giving".When you're done, feel free to roam around the site for more waffle-free stories, the shop, and other stuff and nonsense.ALSO... click here to download Waffle-Free Storytelling games for instant entertainment no matter how random the gathering, how long the road-trip or how hectic the bedtime routine... No Ninja Story Skills Required!!TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!This is it!! Waffle-Free Storytelling is taking on HALLOWEEN!So, make yourself a mug of something delicious, get brave, and enjoy "Imrie's Revenge".This story comes with a serious Parental Guidance (PG) warning. Please listen before you let your kids listen... "Imrie's Revenge" wasn't written with little ones in mind. But it might be OK for your child/children... I'll let you make that call 🎃When you're done, feel free to amble around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories, a Haiku or two, and other stuff and nonsense.ALSO... click here to download Waffle-Free Storytelling games for instant entertainment no matter how random the gathering, how long the road-trip or how hectic the bedtime routine... No Ninja Story Skills Required!!TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle PodcastsThanks to:The image in the associated post is by Yuri_B from PixabayThe music in this episode is from Purple Plant: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!It's been another wild week, so get yourself a mug of something delicious and join me for a coffee break adventure.This one is called "Racing the Sun". It's a fable about living every day so you can grow into your place in the world.When you're done, feel free to roam around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories, a Haiku or two, and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you can even join the Waffle-Free Fireside. It'll be good to see you there.TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Welcome To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!I love stories about things we cannot prove with absolute certainty. One of the joys of myths, legends and fables is the platform they provide to allow us to explore these mysteries.This week's story is about how human beings came to be on this earth. There's Adam and Eve, then there's Evolution... now there's The Fourth Mistake.Brew yourself a mug of something delightful and enjoy a waffle-free moment. When you're done, feel free to take a wander around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more.TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#WaffleFreeStorytelling #Origin #myth #legend #mythsandlegends

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!We live in a world where social media, politics, power and governments lie to us, cheat us, steal from us, corrupt us, bamboozle and use us!Trouble is, it's been happening for so long we hardly notice recognise it. We ARE the proverbial frog in warm water.Things are changing though... Slowly word is spreading and the veil between truth and lies is thinning. Whether we choose to see through it is up to each of us.Here's a story about Jack and what he did when his eyes cleared...After the story, feel free to amble around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you're welcome to join the Waffle-Free Fireside. Just click here to go to the home page and join. It'll be wonderful to have you there.TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Leaving home can be scary for the people doing the leaving, and the people staying behind!The good news is that the world is, for the most part, a wide and generous place. And when we reach out for help, we find, no matter how far away from home we are, there's always someone there to help.So... time for a break... put the kettle on... put your feet up... and join me for a waffle-free moment.When we're done, feel free to meander around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you're welcome to join the Waffle-Free Fireside. Just click here to go to the home page and join. It'll be wonderful to have you there.TinaP.S... Listen, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Welcome to the Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!It’s human nature to forget the origins of things.The more time passes, the more inclined we are to turn fact into fiction. And when a lot of time passes, we turn true stories into myths and legends, fables and tales.So, feet up, wrap your hands around a mug of something hot and creamy, and enjoy this tale about the beginning of something we take for granted today.When you're done... enjoy the site! Roam around and pick up more Waffle-Free Stories.TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#WaffleFreeStorytelling #Origin #myth #legend #mythsandlegends

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Most of us live lives following the rules. Not OUR rules, but THE rules. Set up by someone to make someone happy.As a result, we often find ourselves on paths we haven't forged. We don't do what we dream. We don't climb our highest mountains. We certainly don't make trouble!This is a story about Tiri, and how she eventually found her trouble...So... kettle on... feet up... and join me for a waffle-free moment.When we're done, feel free to meander around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you're welcome to join the Waffle-Free Fireside to pick up the growing collection of stories reserved for the fireside alone. Click here to join...It'll be good to see you there.TinaListen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!This short little tale is all about noticing the world.It's easy to miss things. In fact, sometimes we can be so busy noticing the world that we miss what's right in front of us!This story is called "The Blind Sparrow". Kick back, enjoy a mug of something delicious, and join me for a waffle-free moment.When we're done, feel free to roam around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories, a Haiku or two, and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you can even join the Waffle-Free Fireside. It'll be good to see you there.TinaP.S...Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Most of us live a life full of ambition. We're told to have a vision, to fight for our goals, to fill every waking moment working on achieving our mission in life!And sometimes... no matter what we do, we don't get to where we want to be.Until we stop trying.So...Put your to-do list away for the moment, boil the kettle, brew a mug of something delicious, and join me for a waffle-free moment.When you're done, feel free to roam around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free stories, a Haiku or two, and other stuff and nonsense.If you like, you can even join the Waffle-Free Fireside. It'll be good to see you there.TinaP.S... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join the conversation, then click here to join the Waffle-Free Fireside. Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#podcast #storytelling #storyteller #wafflefreestorytelling

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Sometimes, all we want to do is change the world!!!!!!And that's just as well... because our need for things to change is coming at a point when it's critical that change does happen.But what if the world isn't the only thing that needs a different way of being? Here's a story all about that. It's called "Dusani and the Barn".Put the kettle on, sit back, and join me for a waffle-free moment.When you're done, take an amble around https://tinakonstant.com/, enjoy more waffle-free tales, a Haiku or two, and other stuff and nonsense.TinaP.S.... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join The Waffle-Free Fireside, then click here. I'd love to see you inside...Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#Forgive #storytelling #WaffleFree #Story

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Life is a long, long road. We can stay where we are and let it pass us by, or we can climb the mountain we were born to climb. It's a choice we all have.This story is about Tibbi and her journey. It's a short little tale, so grab yourself a mug of something delicious and join me if you fancy.When you're done, take an amble around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free, a bit of waffle, a Haiku or two and other stuff and nonsense.TinaP.S.... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join the conversation, then click here to join the Waffle-Free Fireside. Every Friday you'll get an email from me with the latest story, a quote and a question. If I've found books and articles I think you'll enjoy, I'll add those too.This is a fireside, so I'd love to hear from you. Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#Forgive #storytelling #WaffleFree #Story

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Dealing with the big problems in the world can seem impossible - especially if you feel you are just one little human. Sometimes, the only thing to do is the one thing only you can do... not because of where you were born or who you are related to, but because of who YOU are.Do you know what I mean?"The Apple Tree That Did" explains it better...So, feet up on this lovely day... kick back and enjoy a waffle-free story moment.When you're done, take an amble around https://tinakonstant.com/ for more waffle-free, a bit of waffle, a Haiku or two and other stuff and nonsense.TinaP.S.... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join the conversation, then click here, fill in the "Join the conversation" form, and I'll send waffle-free coffee break adventures to your digital doorstep! Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#Forgive #storytelling #WaffleFree #Story

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!Here’s a story about stopping, listening and connecting with the world.Even though some folks find it easier to understand how the world works, no one is born knowing exactly what to do with life.In the end, though, we each have to find our own way of making friends with the world, connecting and living safely in it.“Dimini and The World” is how Dimini did it…You’re welcome to join me!P.S.... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join the conversation, then click here, fill in the "Join the conversation" form, and I'll send waffle-free coffee break adventures to your digital doorstep! Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#WorldPeace #storytelling #WaffleFree #Story

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!We lie to ourselves every day about all sorts of things. They're mostly little lies that make our days run more smoothly. We say we're OK with things that we're not OK with, just to avoid conflict. We tolerate bad behaviour from others because we think we're not good enough to deserve better. We pretend we don't see what's really happening, just so we don't have to do anything about it.This story is about seeing the truth.Get yourself a mug of something delicious, kick back for a waffle-free moment and join me.Tina P.S.... STAY IN TOUCH!If you want to join the conversation, then click here, fill in the "Join the conversation" form, and I'll send waffle-free coffee break adventures to your digital doorstep! Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#WaffeFreeStorytelling #Story #Podcast #Storytelling #mythsandlegends

Hello And Welcome Back To The Waffle-Free Storytelling Podcast!This story came out of a workshop I did with the completely wonderful and amazing storyteller, Dorian Haarhoff. You'll remember Tracey Konstant (ohhhhh yes... related) told four of his stories a while back. Well... during this workshop we created collages, then wrote the story that came out of it. That's how "The Spoon" came to be.There's a heap of personal backstory to it, which we might talk about one day. Until then, I hope you enjoy this little tale.When you're done, you're welcome to continue your journey around https://tinakonstant.com/ and enjoy more waffle-free storytelling.Tina P.S.... STAY IN TOUCH! Click here to get Waffle-Free Stories dropped at your digital doorstep. Listen here, or pick it up and subscribe on your favourite Podcast Player, including:iTunesSpotifyStitcherRadioPublicGoogle Podcasts#WaffleFreeStorytelling #story #storytelling #podcast #podcasting #podcaster