Ducks Never Waver Lunch Break

Meet Michelle, Edwin's wife and a regular lass trying to live a creative life. In "Quick Fire Quack" we get to explore a plethora of topics where life and creativity collide. Music, books, projects, clothing etc. etc. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

"Here's to us ducks 'cause we don't give a quack" - Honkytonk Man - Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

Another challenge come and gone; this time it was Megan playing piano for 30 days. Is she now a Rachmaninov or is there room for improvement? What value is there in playing an instrument? Find out and much more in this exciting episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

Have you ever opened up the dictionary and released the magic of words? In this exciting episode Edwin and Megan do. We must warn you: to follow suit you run the risk of high hilarity and garnering a legendary lexicon. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

T.S. Eliot: the face of modern poetry, critique, and thought. Will this spire of talent inspire or make you perspire? Megan says inspiration all the way but Edwin's not so sure. Can she convince him otherwise? Find out in this exciting episode! Helpful sources: "Eliot and His Age" by Russel Kirk "30 Poems To Memorize (Before It's Too Late)" edited by David Kern Support this...

Drawing from a hat of mystery, Megan is properly prompted to pronounce, perorate, proclaim, and parley with Edwin on a plethora of points. Boy, she certainly does prattle on! Music, tools, food and drink, clothing, tv shows are all included in this exciting game of "Say As Many Things As Can Be Said In 36 minutes and 22 seconds". We hope you enjoy our 1st episode of "Quick Fire Quack&#...

We stand resolute in our resolutions. Or do we? Edwin and Megan discuss whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of New Years Resolutions. Come for helpful tips on accomplishing goals, swim around through the meaningless-ness of meaningless-ness, stay for a deluge of quackery! Support this podcast at — https://redcircl...

After imbibing this strange elixir for over a year, Megan decided that it was time to don her witch's cap and brew this bubbly beverage herself. Come for the kombucha, stick around for cavernous, dark, and echoey discussions on humility, patience, and waiting, Edwin's odd eating habits, and T.S. Eliot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives. — Oscar Wilde A coming together of past, present, and future "Babette's Feast" is a cinematic classic exploring what is the true purpose of art and faith. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

There are definitively 3 movies that encapsulates the soul and meaning of food. Today we are talking about two of those. Looking at Brad Bird's 2007 film "Ratatouille" and Stanley Tucci's 1996 "Big Night" our heroes find themes such as, using your gifts, supporting gifted people, repairing relationships with food, and more. Between that and the drool inducing images of sump...

Most of us have eaten a meal. Maybe even two. What is it that keeps us coming back for more? Is it merely to tank up the engine or is there more going on? Our heroes take a gastronomical ambulatory perusal at food, going from fuel to feast but also feast to fuel. Apropos of the season, Megan and Edwin will tickle your taste buds and leave you confused at a higher level. Just like a proper holiday...

Edwin and Megan complete another challenge, this time it was for drawing every day. Is it a myth that you can't learn how to draw, or a fact that will plague our dynamic duo 'till the end of time? Can our heroes overcome the cuts and bruises of past failures? Is a hook a worthy enough item to draw, or is there only a finite number of laudable subjects? Edwin and Megan hope to inspire you t...

The Detroit Institute of Art is celebrating the 100th anniversary of their purchase of Vincent Van Gogh's Self-Portrait #7. It took around 30 years after the artist's death to be recognized in the States, and even then he was quite polarizing. Is he still today? Should we care? What can one expect to see at the DIA's show "Van Gogh in America"? Megan and Edwin will answer all y...

Explore the imaginative worlds of Jim Henson with us as we dive into his career and movies like "The Muppet Movie" and "Labyrinth". The Grand Rapids Art Museum has a current exhibit about Jim Henson's work which our in house Bert and Ernie investigated and now will tell all. Filled with Muppet goodness, Megan and Edwin proclaim the joys of the Muppet universe and why you should...

Edwin and Megan review this years Art Prize, the largest outdoor art competition. Wandering around Grand Rapids, MI, Megan and Edwin sought for a prize and found art. They were later told that that was the prize. Listen for art trends, victories, and stumbles, but also for a project that Edwin and Megan might enter next year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-...

My couch, my table, my couch, my table! Which is it? Can it be that a 1930's (ish) couch can be made into a table? We think so! A couple months ago Edwin was given the specific challenge of "do sumthin' cool with this" and he is happy to report that he has indeed done sumthin' cool. It was important to keep the integrity of the original couchiness, so details like keeping a few...

To ego or not to ego, that is the question! Edwin and Megan discuss what a healthy ego looks like, if there can be such a thing. From Herodotus to Freud, from cooking to Jiu Jitsu we look at the play ego has in all of life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

Megan's had it and she's giving up. On perfectionism, that is. Shifting her focus from perfect to good, she is practicing this mindset by using materials that are inherently imperfect. By making simple (yet beautiful!) projects using recycled materials over and over again, Megan has learned that striving for "good" is better than "overthinking" and "perfectionism"....

Megan and Edwin go on a brief descent into madness (some say they were already there!) and talk about Edgar Allen Poe, "The Pit and the Pendulum" , "The Fall of the House of Usher" , and how to get through the Romantic's literature of the 19th century. The horror, the sublime, the horror, the subliiiiiiiime!!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-l...

Duck season. Wabbit season. DUCK season! WABBIT season! Well, here it's both! That's right, this quacky place has a new addition - wabbits, I mean, rabbits. Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie, our 2 fabulous English Angoras have brought joy and meaning to Megan's life and FLOOF! Listen in as Megan tells all on how she got this hare brained scheme and how you can follow your dreams! Sup...

Join Edwin and Megan in a ramble around the garden, exploring gardening as a metaphor for life, favorite plants, and the struggles of having a worm farm. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

Yet another exciting conclusion to yet another exciting topic, listen to part 2 of Edwins escapades in carpentry now! From failures to wins, worst jobs to best, find out what makes woodworking a worthy endeavor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ducks-never-waver-lunch-break/donations

Just like the woodland creature with a flat tail, large front teeth, and a propensity to swear, Edwin loves trees and building things with them. Channeling his inner beaver since the ripe old age of 4, Edwin has hoarded every scrap of wood and discarded nails to build things from forts, to Barbie furniture, and workbenches. Come for the adorable childhood stories, stay for the compelling history o...

"Live free. Dye Well". Tune into our exciting conclusion on all things natural dyeing. Megan and Edwin discuss projects that you can get in the shop. *Gasp* Yes, you. In real life. We hope you will be dying for more! Some of the resources we have gleaned from: BotanicalColors.com "The Wild Dyer" by Abigail Booth (book) "Colors from Nature" by Bobbi A McRae (book) Elin Abrah...

Everything you wanted to know about plant dyeing and a few things you didn't; Edwin interviews Megan on her experience on dyeing, which contrary to popular belief you can do more than once. Find out how we got started, what you will need, and a few tips along the way. Learn all about what it takes to dye naturally and you'll be dying in no time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....