Author Archives: Billie Noakes

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Day 6 2012: We Light the Stars–Backstory and Story

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Billie Noakes

A few years ago, I left a meeting of the Tampa Bay Storytellers’ Guild feeling … inadequate. Every other storyteller I knew had a story about Creation. Things like how the sky became blue, or how different animals were assigned … Continue reading →

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Day 5 2012 Giving it away …

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Billie Noakes

I used to run a coffeehouse and art center where musicians and poets gathered to practice  new work, encourage each other, and just jam or talk. In time, I became a resource for connecting worthy causes with talented people who … Continue reading →

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DAY 4 2012: Rocky, Too

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Billie Noakes

Have you noticed? Facebook is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, you have information coming at you 24/7 and, if you started building your network the way I did, before I knew what the heck I wanted from it, … Continue reading →

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DAY 3 2012 Replacing the Last Minute

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Billie Noakes

I have to confess that I live my life on the ragged edge of disaster. I know, I know. I’m a writer, and I spend my days plunking placidly away at my keyboard. I’m a cheerleader for the Pinellas Park/Gateway … Continue reading →

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DAY 2 2012: The Three Hermit Crabs (sorry, little pigs …)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Billie Noakes

By Billie Noakes  Three Hermit Crabs named Lamar, Tommy, and Nancy were hanging out on St. Pete Beach, trying to stay out of the hot sun, when a tourist put her beach towel on the sand right next to the … Continue reading →

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Day 1 2012: Oh, Dee Dee!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Billie Noakes

This keeps turning up on my Facebook newsfeed: “Insanity does not run in my family. Rather, it strolls through, taking its time, getting to know everyone personally.” It became really good friends with my mom’s older sister. Dee Dee was … Continue reading →

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UBC 5: Shot With Success!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Billie Noakes

In Pinellas Park, we lead with our strengths. In many communities, the local Chamber of Commerce has fund-raising and team-building activities that revolve around golf tournaments, wine tastings, or nights on the town featuring the area’s top-tier restaurants. Cruises and … Continue reading →

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UBC 4: Realizing Her Dreams (Mary Dimino #2)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Billie Noakes

Here’s the second article I wrote about comedian/actress/author Mary Dimino. It makes use of pieces from the first, so don’t think you’re experiencing deja vú! Realizing Her Dreams: Mary Dimino By Billie Noakes It’s a magic moment, that instant when … Continue reading →

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UBC 3: Glorious Gracies and Mary Dimino

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Billie Noakes

Here’s something a little different: a two-part blog about a television and stage personality, comedian Mary Dimino. I met Mary by phone in 2009, when I was working on a feature story about Media World, a speed networking event produced … Continue reading →

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UBC 2: What the ELF?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Billie Noakes

Oh, I’m going to regret this. FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS of hard-headed realism (some would suggest “cynicism” is more accurate) are about to bite the dust. My friends will swear I did not write this. There’s a good reason for that. I’m … Continue reading →

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