Reading time: about 5 minutes The soundtrack for this month’s newsletter comes to us via David Meiklejohn’s record label Ghostly International. Alternatively, you can listen to BMIR (The voice of The Man, the voice of Black Rock City), and be glad you’re not dusty. This month’s upcoming Tell Us Something event has me thinking quite…

Stories have a way of opening our minds, softening our hearts, and bringing us together. This month I continue exploring the question of what happiness is, invite you to share your own “Pursuit of Happiness” story, remind you of the upcoming opportunities to support Tell Us Something and highlight celebrating local Indigenous Pow Wows. In…

Reading time: about 6 minutes Here’s a song that can be the soundtrack to this month’s newsletter. Happy summer, y’all. I am so happy that we have so far avoided significant smoke this year. Happy. Did you hear me say it? Yeah, I’m happy. I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness recently as we begin…

Reading time, about 3 minutes 30 seconds. This month in the newsletter: The countdown is on for Tell Us Something’s “The Power of Place” live event at Bonner Park Bandshell on June 16th! This newsletter gives a sneak peek at the incredible lineup of storytellers sharing raw, powerful truths, shouts out the local sponsors making…

It is my favorite time of year in Missoula. The air is sweet with the fragrance of lilacs, mock orange and fresh earth. Graduation is right around the corner and it’s high season for free things left behind in the alleys of the University District. The shooting stars are popping up on Waterworks Hill, along…

This has been the mildest winter that I can remember in Missoula. Already, Joyce has planted the start in the greenhouse. With the potential for a winter storm this weekend, we haven’t quite put the snowshovels away, and I don’t think I’ve shoveled more than 2 or 3 times this season. I’ve been grateful for…

Fall in love with the power of community! This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the heartbeat of Tell Us Something: the raw, true, and personal stories that connect us all. We’re grateful to you all for continuing to share your stories, continuing to show up to listen to your community share stories, and, well, for just…

Winter Reflections: Making Gratitude Actionable These not-so-cold winter months (this year) in the Missoula Valley, I’m thinking about the upcoming Tell Us Something live event. (You know there is an event next week, right? RIGHT? And you have your tickets, right? You can get them here.) And when I plan for a Tell Us Something event,…

5-minute read  Our 15th Anniversary Season is Coming! 2026 marks our incredible 15th Anniversary! We are excited to bring you another full season of local, live, true personal storytelling, creating essential connection and compassion right here in Missoula. This major milestone is only possible because of the amazing community that supports us. We need you to…

???? November News from Tell Us Something As the colorful leaves of autumn settle, there’s a feeling of reflection and cozy gratitude that comes with the season. Here at Tell Us Something, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the warmth and generosity of our community, especially after a fantastic October! ???? A Big Thank You…