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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Rouletters originally thought they could take the group shot with the kayak in the picture, but the photography pros said there was too much sunlight in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We then took a \u201cclassic\u201d group shot by in front of the bar, proving once again we have superb survival adaptability!<\/p>\n\n\n The host drew her costume inspiration from Rambo, Peace Corps and her father\u2019s dog tag.<\/p>\n\n\n Birdman\u2019s <\/strong>survival story started with having to rent a car to get to the roulette. Then, he told his challenge\u00a0with love, which began during his childhood.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Sangye O\u2019Mara <\/strong>shared the makings of a true survivor, being thankful to be alive and sane.<\/p>\n\n\n Lila McCall<\/strong> divulged the big secret about survival\u2013we don\u2019t survive! Yet when we live life to the fullest, we don\u2019t care about death.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Laurie Loew <\/strong>demonstrated her survival skills when she nearly lost everything, but transformed her life to be a successful social entrepreneur who gives back to the community.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Allyson Whipple<\/strong> created a poetry documentary, in five parts, about\u00a0her best friend\u2019s battle with cancer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Thom the World Poet <\/strong>read the titles of each of Allyson\u2019s<\/strong> poems from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n Josh Matimore<\/strong> spun a tale about surviving the seasons of a fatal attraction.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Daniel Davila<\/strong> performed a one-man skit that captured his sister\u2019s survival story through the lens of humor.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Teresa Y. Roberson<\/strong> read an edited excerpt from her Peace Corps experience, adjusting to life in Tanzania within the first two weeks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Thom the World Poet<\/strong>, accompanied by Daniel Davila<\/strong> on clarinet, performed an improvisation about survival.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n During intermission, rouletter Jack<\/strong>, looking very literary, smoked a cigar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Thom the World Poet & Daniel Davila<\/strong> started the open mic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Bernette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Zaka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Donna Dechen Birdwell<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Ben<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Erin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Birdman 313<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Sangye O\u2019Mara<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Daniel Davila<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Jaime Torres<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Josh Matimore<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Allyson Whipple<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Carondelet Dember<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the bottom of our hearts, we\u00a0thank our audience, who came out in record numbers, to hear us spin our survival stories!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n The host challenges everyone to think, write and share \u201cVisionary Ideas\u201d for the September 14th roulette!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Battling the latest conflict Pulling out the newest trick Come what may Keep evil at bay Triumphing is slick The Rouletters originally thought they could take the group shot with the kayak in the picture, but the photography pros said there was too much sunlight in the background. 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