As a newspaper columnist and author of four books, Leslie Anne’s storytelling brims with humor and heart. Her weekly column ran for 10 years in multiple states and can now be found in various online and print publications. The Alabama Press Association awarded Leslie Anne a humor award for her ability to blend wit with meaningful insight. Her latest book, We Don’t Push in Fairhope, debuted as an Amazon bestseller and quickly became a sold-out favorite among fans of Southern humor. Contributing to Wisdom Harbour, Leslie Anne combines her background in education with her love of storytelling to bring us entertaining and helpful content.
Though it was first published in 1905, “The Gift of the Magi” is a timeless short story by O Henry. Made even better by narration from Leslie Anne Tarabella, it is the tale of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money.
Today begins a new series of conversations with published authors. Unloaded at HOW DO I? and THE WRITER’S DOCK at the same time, these conversations will include all the inside information you’ll want to know—from the very best sources—about How Do I Write A Book?
Yes, he invented the telephone, but do you know what else Alexander Graham Bell did? Once, he actually set a record for speed on water! Join Leslie Anne Tarabella with a fun and fact filled ride from the Betcha Didn’t Know dock!
Have you ever seen a local beauty pageant and wondered where the judges came from? Definitely…out of town.
Leslie Anne is in her kitchen today. Spend a moment with her discussing a good way and a bad way to deal with stress.
Leslie Anne Tarabella is a communicator with a gift for crafting words we can feel. Here, she explains something you may have wondered about…
Attention: all parents who are planning on launching a child off to college next fall…you are officially in danger of becoming one of “those” parents, and worse yet, your precious collegiate darling will be one of “those” kids.
What do you do when that quiet little voice in your head says you’ve made the wrong decision? Do you forge ahead and storm the castle anyway? Or regroup and think it through again? Here’s what Leslie Anne Tarabella did as she reads her classic short story, When Parents Break A Promise…
For ten years, Leslie Anne wrote a weekly newspaper column and has loyal readers from New York To Miami to California. Her books—The Majorettes are Back in Town and Exploding Hushpuppies, More Stories From Home are collections of funny stories written to distract folks from the stress of everyday life.
Leslie Anne also maintains a vigorous speaking schedule, appearing around the country at various events. She has a genius for getting to the heart of a matter in a way that makes you think…and laugh.
She is a regular contributor to Wisdom Harbour and a favorite of everyone. When you spot Leslie Anne on one of the docks, stop, watch and listen, laugh and learn!
Have you ever met a child that didn’t say “hello” or look someone in the eye? Many parents might say the child is shy…but what if they’re just stubborn? Leslie Anne Tarabella tackled this situation when her son wouldn’t greet someone he had just met. Rather than let it go, she used the situation as an opportunity for “hello lessons”. An exclusive on the How Do I? dock, catch this exceptional advice about correcting a simple behavior that will have a massive impact for the rest of a child’s life!
My husband and I shared a sideways glance and silently mouthed a name that was loaded with low-class geekiness. We were listening to a live opera performance in the home of Vivaldi and Rossini, no less, and the name we whispered was “Bugs Bunny.” You can force the kids to grow up and let them roam around the world, but our American musical heritage will stay with us forever. Even if it was delivered by Saturday morning cartoons.
Hans Christian Anderson wrote many stories for children. Called “Fairy Tales” today, perhaps none is so beloved as The Princess and the Pea. At only 3 1/2 minutes in length, this story is perfect for the children in your life and short enough for you to join them as they listen. Expertly narrated by Leslie Anne Tarabella and “decorated” with music and sound effects, this is one your children will listen to again and again.