The Dabble Babble Podcast
Dabble Babble is our premiere podcast focusing on local artists and makers in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley. The series will feature interviews with writers, music makers, painters, crafters, artists, and more. Have a listen!
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In this episode, Anna and Brad sit down to discuss Peter's life on the road with his rock bands.
In this episode, Stephanie and Brad discuss painting and writing poetry with Candace Hennekens. You can see more of her work at candacehennekens.com and find some of her published books in our collection.
Living on the Bank of a River, II
by Candace Hennekens
When you’re past lovers
Husband in the ground
children grown and gone
befriend a river. Discover
how rivers flow, rise, fall,
ice over, melt, churn,
flash diamonds in sunshine.
You can watch a river
every second if you have time.
You can learn from, listen to,
and most of all love a river.
Rivers are alive, full of life.
Rivers are relaxed, meandering,
often carefree. This will rub off.
Watch for discovery of secrets.
Wild things living nearby:
a fisher, a fox, a family of otters.
Don’t tell those secrets.
Sit on the dock, run your fingers
through the surface of the water,
dangle your feet, submerge them.
Fish. Swim. Boat.
Get to know the river
like its your new lover.
When a leaf or twig floats by,
cup it in the palm of your hand
to examine. Consider it a gift.
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Warning from the Dabble Babble Team
This episode contains brief mention of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are many resources available to you both nationally and locally. Please see below for more information.
National
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or visit their website https://www.thehotline.org/ to chat online or text “start” 88788
The National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline https://thedeafhotline.org/ for online chat, email an advocate hotline@adwas.org , call 855-812-1001 (Video Phone)
Love is Respect. Domestic Violence Hotline for Teens & Young Adults call 1-866-311-9474, text “LOVEIS” to 22522 or chat online at https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-relationship-help/
Strong Hearts Native Helpline 1-844-762-8483 or chat online at https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Resources for individuals with pets https://redrover.org/relief-dv/dv-safe-escape-grants/
Resources for legal information related to domestic violence: https://hotline.womenslaw.org/public You may also reach out to your local domestic violence agencies and District Attorney’s offices/ victim-witness programs for local support.
Local
Bolton Refuge House 715-834-9578 https://www.boltonrefuge.org/
Family Support Center 800-400-7020 https://www.familysupportcentercf.com/
Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association Call 715-832-8420 or email family.strengthening@ecahmaa.org to get more info
American Indians Against Abuse https://www.niwrc.org/tribal-coalitions/american-indians-against-abuse 715-634-9980
In this episode, Andria and Brad sit down with Peter Phippen and Victoria Shoemaker to chat about their improv flute playing and their music-related awards. You can find their new album, Apparitions, Dreams, and Imaginings, at the library. You can also find the books that Peter Phippen references, The History of Musical Instruments, Tao Te Ching, or contact Reference & Information to order other materials through Interlibrary Loan.
You can find more information on Peter Phippen on his website, www.peterphippen.com, and Victoria Shoemaker has an artist page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoriaShoemakerMusician.
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Questions? Email podcast@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
