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Paul Revere’s Helper

3 Aug

The Storyteller Almanac

The latest greatest episode in my ongoing podcast series,Ā ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€œĀ is now live and available online. The title of this one is, ā€œPaul Revereā€™s Helper.ā€ Itā€™s a true story about the famous ride of Paul Revere. But it talks about a helper Paul had that night back in Colonial Days you might not have ever been taught in your school days. Presented in the Paul Harvey, ā€œRest Of The Story Format,ā€ yaā€™ gotta stick with me until the end of this short story to fully get the impact and surprise ending.

Click HERE to listen

The podcasts can be found on any of the major podcast platforms such asĀ Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SpotifyĀ and more. You can also go directly to my podcast home page atĀ www.StotytellerAlmanac.comĀ 

Also on my homepage is a donation button if you feel so inlcined to make a contribution to help keep the podcast up and running. Additionally, please follow or subscribe to the podcast on any of the aforementioned podcast platforms so you wonā€™t miss any future episodes.

Thanks for droppinā€™ by neighbor! Mike ā€“ The Storytellerā€Ā 

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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The Storyteller Almanac

6 Jul

Reblogged 7/6/21

Independence Day 2021. The story is about a song I wrote and recorded back in 1991 ā€“ ā€œFreedoms Wingsā€ ā€“ for an album I did back then called, ā€œHeritage.ā€ Rather than explain it here, just tune in and listen to hear the whole story behind it all. There are some poignant ā€˜Americanaā€™ audio clips inserted within the tune. The narration at the beginning of the piece is also something I wrote for the ā€œHeritageā€ CD back in the day. That narration was done by an old friend ā€“ Donald MacCallum. Thank you Donald!

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You can find the podcast on the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and similar. You can also find it on my main page for the podcast: www.StorytellerAlmanac.com, Please follow or subscribe to the podcast so as not to miss any future eposodes. Additionally, if you feel so inclined, please consider donating any amount to help keep this podcast going. You can find the donation button on my main podcast page.

Thanks for droppinā€™ by neighbor. Once again, Happy Independence Day 2021!!!

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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The Colonel’s Best Student

22 Jun

The Storyteller Almanac

Check out this episode in my ongoing podcast series, ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€ it is online for listening and downloading. This one speaks of a fairly well known American folk hero who created a business thatā€™s probably a little better known than the creator himself. Itā€™s presented in my favorite ā€œā€¦ Paul Harvey / Rest Of The Story ā€¦ā€ format. In other words, yaā€™ gotta listen to the end to figure out who are what weā€™re talking about.

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My podcasts can be found on all major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. You can also navigate to www.StorytellerAlmanac.com to listen directly.

Ands as always, by all means please subscribe / ā€œfollowā€ the podcast once you navigate to one of those podcasts platforms. That way, you wonā€™t miss any future episodes. No charge. No obligation and no salesman will call ;).

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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The Father of Miami

15 Jun

The Storyteller Almanac

The latest episode in my ongoing podcast series, ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€ is now live and available for listening / downloading. This one is called, ā€œThe Father Of Miami.ā€ Itā€™s presented in my favorite format, the ā€œPaul Harvey / Rest Of The Storyā€ format. In other words, yaā€™ gotta stick with till the end to figure who or what the heck Iā€™m talking about :).

Click HERE to listen

You can find the podcast on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and similar. Or you can navigate directly to www.StorytellerAlmanac.com to listen/ Please ā€œfollowā€ or subscribe to my podcast so you wonā€™t miss any future episodes. No charge. No obligation and no salesman will call :).

Thanks for droppinā€™ by, neighbor! ā€œMike, The Storytellerā€œ

Today, June 15th, 2021 is National Nature Photography Day!

Being a photographer that has always loved the great outdoors, wildlife and nature, this day was made for me!!!. Iā€™ve captured thousands of nature pictures over the years. Having recently done a big push on my Etsy Shop, I though to myself, ā€œ How can I not post a few of my original nature photo up there?ā€ Soooooooā€¦ā€¦. Check these latest two out if you would by clicking HERE. 


Iā€™m on a roll with adding more good stuff to my Etsy shop :). I added a shot I managed to capture a little while back on a summer afternoon in small town Florida. The photo is offered both as a digital download and a physical matted print of ā€˜Old Gloryā€™ ā€“ our American Flag in honor of Flag Day, June 14th, 2021. I also figured where Independence Day / July 4th was right around the corner, this would be a good add. Please check it out in my Etsy Shop where youā€™ll find an additional picture in greater detail šŸ˜‰

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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A Special Memoria Day Podcast:”A Soldier’s Last Waltz”

1 Jun

The Storyteller Almanac

Reblogged 6/1/21

 

Greetings Y’all

This weeks episode in my ongoing podcast series, ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€ is a tribute and recognition to all persons who gave the supreme sacrifice defending this country while serving the U.S. Military. It does, however focus in and gets based on a true story about a guy named Vince. Please tune in and listen to hear the whole story.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

You can find the podcast on any of the major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. You can also navigate to www.StorytellerAlmanac.com and find it. Please feel free to subscribe to the podcast on any of the aforementioned podcast platforms so you wonā€™t miss any future episodes!

Until Next time, Be kind to each other, pray peace, do good deeds and help those in need. And as always ā€“ follow your path oof heart!

Make it a good day ā€“ Mike T.

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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Hope- A Full Blown Emotional Story

25 May

The Storyteller Almanac

Reblogged 05/25/21

The latest greatest podcast episode in my ongoing podcast, ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€ is live now. This episode quite different than anything Iā€™ve put out there so far. Let me explain.

Several years back, I had this idea of creating sort of a ā€˜stories onlineā€™ type thing. These were all original pieces Iā€™d conceived of and written. They were basically fiction but partially based on some of my real life experiences, interactions and people Iā€™ve known during my lifetime. Each story is / was about 25 minutes long. The stories contained music mixed in, sometimes sound effects etcā€¦ They distantly resemble an old time radio program. Or perhaps to use a more specific analogy, they might remind you of a portion in my favorite radio program of all times, ā€œA Prairie Home Companionā€ and the segment of that radio show that (original host and creator) Garrison Keillor used to call, ā€œThe News From Lake Wobegon.ā€ If youā€™re not familiar with those references, not to worry. My podcast stories will make sense to you when you tune in and listen.

ā€œHopeā€ is one of those stories that has a twist ending. But Iā€™m not gonna explain. Youā€™ll just have to go listen and hear for yourself . If you like emotional, feel good stories then this is for you. Iā€™d love to hear from you and what your thoughts and feelings are on this type of podcast / episode. 

Click HERE to listen

As always, you can find the podcast at www.StorytellerAlmanac.Com or on any of the major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple. podcasts, Google Podcasts etcā€¦ And if you feel so inclined, ple ase follow / subscribe e to the podcast via one of those podcast platforms. No charge. No obligation and no salesperson will ever call . 

Thanks for droppinā€™ by neighbor!

Peace ā€“ ā€œMike The Storytellerā€ 

ā€œFollow your path of heartā€

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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He Just Wouldn’t Quit

11 May

The Storyteller Almanac

This weekā€™s podcast episode in my ongoing series, ā€œThe Storyteller Almanacā€ is about a famous individual in U.S. History who, no matter what the odds became stacked up against him, just would not quit. Itā€™s presented in the ā€œRest Of The Story:ā€ format. In other words, you gotta stay with me until the end of the story to figure out who or what the heck weā€™re talking about :).

Click HERE to listen now.

You can find the episode at www.StorytellerAlmanac.com or on any of the major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts etcā€¦ If you feel so inclined, please subscribe to the podcast when you navigate to whatever respective platform that you choose to listen. No obligation. No Charge. No salesperson will call :). 

Thanks for droppinā€™ by, neighbor!

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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Stoneface

4 May

The Storyteller Almanac

Greetings Everyone!

The latest episode in my podcast series The Storyteller Almanac is live now.

This one is called, ā€œStoneface ā€“ The Old Man Of The Mountains.ā€ The State Seal of New Hampshire has been the profile view of The Old Man Of The Mountains since 1945. As you can see in the picture herein, The Old Man Of The Mountains is a natural rock formation on the side of The White Mountains up in Franconia Notch, NH which resembles a profile view of an old man. ā€˜Stonefaceā€™ was discovered back in the 1800ā€™s. Sadly, he crumbled and fell in May 2003 after being there for about 25,000 years according to geologists and historians.

Listen to the podcast for the whole story. You can find it on the major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and similar.

Or if you wanna go direct, you can find it at www.StorytellerAlmanac.Com. And please, if you feel so inclined, subscribe to the podcast so you wonā€™t miss any future episodes. No obligation. No charge. No salesperson will call . 

Thanks for droppinā€™ by, neighbor!

Peace ā€“ Mike T.

This is a beautiful piece of music.

You can listen HERE as well.

https://anchor.fm/storytelleralmanac/episodes/Stoneface—The-Old-Man-Of-The-Mountains-e106qks

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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Richard B.

27 Apr

The Storyteller Almanac

Reblogged 4/27/21

Greetings Yā€™all,

This weeksā€™ episode from my podcast series, ā€œStoryteller Almanacā€ is called, ā€œRichard B.ā€ Itā€™s a story about a famous person in history that had one of the most unique and original views on a well known piece of American heritage. He really held ā€˜allegianceā€™ to his ā€˜pledgeā€™ . I think youā€™ll like this one ā€“ especially if you are even a little bit patriotic and have feelings for this great country called America!

Click Here to Listen

You can find the podcast on all the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts etcā€¦ You can also find it at www.StorytellerAlmanac.Com . And please, if you feel so inclined, subscribe to the podcast so you wonā€™t miss any future episodes. No obligation. No charge and no salesperson will call . 

Thanks for droppinā€™ by neighbor!

Mike’s newest CD Path of the Heart is available now.

If you would like to listen to a sample

CLICK HERE

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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The Musical Minister

20 Apr

The Storyteller Almanac

Our podcaster, Mike Thomas has had a busy week. He just released a new music album. Here is his post about it.

AVAILABLE TUESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2021

This is my most recent project. Released April 15th, 2021, itā€™s all music / no words. Mainly solo piano with strings. The title reflects a newer musical path Iā€™ve been on for a little while now. Translated, the music I now write or perform is quite different than what I started doing publicly way back in the day. If you enjoy listening to the likes of George Winston, Floyd Cramer, Yanni, Jim Brickman, David Lantz or similar, then. Iā€™m pretty sure youā€™ll like this album.

Track listing is below. You can listen HERE to sample snippets of all 10 songs. Youā€™ll also find links to where the music resides in digital format to download. To listen to a select few music samples plus the back story on this new project in the promotional video that follows:

Mike also released a new podcast
The Musical Minister

You can listen to it by clicking

HERE

Iā€™ve been ā€˜clickinā€™ the shutter since I was about 16. I morphed into video production when I went to work for The Walt Disney Company many years ago. Currently, I still work for Disney. But my real passion and path is utilizing my photography and multimedia skill sets for the greater good. Translated, anything or anybody that deserves recognition, appreciation or documenting for future history, Iā€™m all over it. Too many important things just slip away in a fast moving, fast paced world / society. ā€˜If yaā€™ wanna know where youā€™re going, yaā€™ gotta know where yaā€™ come fromā€™ (Sir Lawrence Olivier ā€“ The Jazz Singer 1980). 

If you feel so inclined, Iā€™d sure appreciate you subscribing to Storyteller Almanac on any of the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Really helps me grow the po

To contact me for any reason, please click or copy & paste: 

MikeThomasImagery@gmail.com

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