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Ezra’s Nugget: “Don’t take life too seriously”

Ezra’s Nugget: “Don’t take life too seriously”

By PenTales Pundit Elise Nardin, Zurich, Switzerland We here at PenTales are realizing that the dirty secret behind our love of stories is that we need help. Yes, stories are sometimes nothing more than like a visit to an old wise friend or a dose of prozac or just a […]

“Making Ends Meet” Storytelling Event in NYC

“Making Ends Meet” Storytelling Event in NYC

Enjoy some photos from our Making Ends Meet event in New York City.

“All kinds of Meat” by Sadie Stein , NYC

“All kinds of Meat” by Sadie Stein , NYC

Listen to Paris Review’s Sadie Stein shares a little story about a long cab ride at PenTales latest salon night in NYC.

Shout-out to those 80-Year-Old Bloggers

Shout-out to those 80-Year-Old Bloggers

By PenTales Pundit Elise Nardin, Zurich, Switzerland Here at PenTales we love discovering and sharing stories. This Sunday, sitting at the kitchen table and working on this post I was wandering around the Web looking for the ultimate blog written by 80+ year olds. I stumbled upon “the ageless project”, […]

“Bazazi, the fruit seller” by Andrés Torres-Scott, Canada

“Bazazi, the fruit seller” by Andrés Torres-Scott, Canada

Winner of the PenTales Revolt Contest (Get to know Andrés better by going Behind the Story) “I’m taking some apples and a melon.” “That’s a lot, Madame police!” She took two plastic bags, filled them with some apples and pulled a melon.   “Keep moving! Do you want another fine?”  Bazizi spoke […]

“Monogamy” by Atisha Paulson

“Monogamy” by Atisha Paulson

as submitted for the “Monogamy” Open Call We got home and discussed monogamy. I asked if we were. She said I think so. I told her I hadn’t been with anybody else since we started. She said neither had she. I thought I felt love but couldn’t be sure. I […]

“Tenderfoot” by Philip Hodges, NYC

“Tenderfoot” by Philip Hodges, NYC

Here’s Philip’s take on Love and Heartbreak.   

“Down and Out in Imaginary Paris” by Olivia Salazar-Winspear, Paris

When people think of Paris, mythical place names spring to mind: the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower. In Imaginary Paris, every street corner has a view of the Eiffel Tower. Imaginary Paris exists in films, in literature, and in other people’s holiday photos. Even the […]

“If Only I’d Have Known” … A PenTales Story Project Collecting Your Life Lessons

“If Only I’d Have Known” … A PenTales Story Project Collecting Your Life Lessons

Dear Friends, 2012 is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to reflect on the years behind us and consider those ahead. You know, try to learn from the stupid things we (and others) did last year or the year before, or the year before that… So, in […]