Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a heartfelt story from our PRIDE series by Northwestern University's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement Exec and all-around fabulous teller Roderick Hawkins.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by the ever-talented Story Jam favorite, Xoe Wise.
 
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LILLY'S LESSONS  by Xoe Wise

I have learned the lessons from Lilly
I have learned how to stay strong in my car
When I'm driving south on Lake Shore and I think about her
I hear her voice ringing in my heart

And if all of you start crying right now during this song
Don't do that...no pity parties, OK?
That's from Roderick's mom

This is Lilly's lessons...

She says turn that frown upside down right now
And go get your mama her gala gown 
You gotta stay strong against the harm
Make sure your dress shows little bit of arm
And show some titty...you gotta show some titty

You can always change from the food industry at 40
To healthcare? You bet!
And when life makes you mad
Just blow on something...a clarinet!

Lilly's lessons

Do say "Gay gay gay,"
Do what you want with your boday
And show a little cleave even on a Monday 
When they said three to five years
She said seven
Just give me my gumbo even if you have to USPS it!

Lilly's lessons...

Take me on a trip 
Just pack my wheelchair
Change your career
We need you back in healthcare

Pack your itinerlillies
Cause we got 8 o'clock Obama white house, congress, King
Before the photo hide my cane
I don't want it in the photo 
White house congress take my picture
Get the wheelchair out the frame
Now wheel me over there take my picture
Now please hide my cane
And show some titty, show some cleave
Nope. No crying. No tears. 
Doesn't mean you cant have fears
It just means fight with everything
And you might get a few more years 

With the FIVE Cs...
You got Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick
Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick
Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick
Christ, counseling, community, cannabis 
We all are full o' shit

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Roderick Hawkins
"Lilly's Lessons" music & lyrics & guitar by Xoe Wise

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