Deep in hill country, a writer meets folk with an authentic sense of place; A former teen runaway offers frank insights into life on the run impersonating a Canadian; A former teen relief worker in Uganda contemplates notions of hospitality and gratitude; A sweet and short vignette about penny poker and true brotherhood. Read the full description.
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Our stories are our lives. Stories bring us together. They reveal our differences and celebrate our common experiences. We share ourselves through stories as we gather with friends, family, and strangers around kitchen tables and campfires, in backyards and on front porches. Have a seat on The Porch Swing for true stories told by real people.
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