Raven Narratives

From an early age Ryan tries to keep up with his older brother and learns some rough lessons along the way. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Raimy describes the fantastic world of heroes and villains that inhabited her summer visits to her grandparent's house. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Racheal becomes pregnant and has to find support as a teenage mother. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Parker's perspective on family and life is changed forever after his mom is diagnosed with cancer. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Catalina finds that international ice climbing competitions can be much more than just racing against her opponents. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Alexandra learns how to grieve, and face the future, after a terrible loss. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Debbie describes instances in her love life when the metaphor of "cold feet" has been deeply acute. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Roberta finds a thrill crossing the street in Vietnam. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Michael goes to Ecuador to visit an old friend and then decides to strike out on his own. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Katrina remembers a snow cave adventure with her father and his passion for a quartzite tombstone. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Gabriel decided at a young age that he was a "catch", but in college things get complicated. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Barbara explains how she ended up exchanging wedding vows on top of Devils Tower and why she still isn't sure if she is officially married. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Wendolyne explains her reasons for leaving Mexico and how she crossed the border on the advice of an elementary school boyfriend. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Luke Mehall describes a foggy mountain climbing trip with his brother who is after some FitBit points. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

In this "Cracker Jack Box" story, David explains how his collection of glass insulators led him to a man who would become a life-long friend and mentor.

While volunteering along the Mexico border, Zoe finds herself facing a difficult choice with a young immigrant mother and her daughter.

A self-described introvert joins a roller derby team and gets thrown up against some steep competition.

During Easter mass in Baja, Mexico, Dennis finds himself in a dramatic role reversal.

A classical musician finds herself learning how to improvise from an unlikely teacher.

A baby bird reminds Maddy that her world is full of chance encounters, many of which are unseen.