Worst-Case Scenario

<p>Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam monthly podcast featuring three excellent stories from our February 22 online story slam.</p> <p>My name is Tony Crocamo, co-producer, with JJ Sheffer, of Lancaster Story Slam.</p> <p>Since you enjoy storytelling, why not join Lancaster Story Slam live each 4th Tuesday of the month. Our theme for March 22 is: ‘Second Thoughts. We will again be online in March. We are working on resuming in-person story slams very soon. For the latest information on that and our current themes, visit LancasterStorySlam.com. And don’t forget our friends at York Story Slam every 3rd Tuesday of the month, their March 15th theme is: Close Call.</p> <p>We are pleased to announce that LancLiving is a LSS sponsor for 2022, their fourth consecutive year! LancLiving is a real estate and property management firm based in downtown Lancaster, serving communities throughout Lancaster County, and focused on providing clients with ethical and knowledgeable service. LancLiving proudly supports great story telling through Lancaster Story Slam.</p> <p>Each month our storytellers present a true story related to the theme of the month. They don’t use props, notes, or music—just the storyteller at the mic for a five-minute story. Each month’s winner earns a spot in our Nov. 29 Lancaster Story Slam grand slam.</p> <p>Our theme for February was Worst-case scenario. We heard stories that were humorous, frightening, sobering, and tragic. First up is Beth Profitt.</p> <p> </p> <p>Beth, a first time storyteller, won our Feb. Slam with her story of preparation and heartbreak. As a child Beth’s favorite novel began with a disaster and celebrated being prepared for any eventuality. Beth shares how she adopted being prepared very seriously all her life. And how she discovered no amount of preparation steel’s you for life’s Worst-Case Scenario</p> <p> </p> <p>Randy Schulz</p> <p>It’s often said that Love is blind, and it’s true that some have found love on a blind date. Fearing a Worst-Case Scenario, Randy Schultz tells us