Locals

In this episode of Locals, I talk to Matty Matthews. Matty is well known in the local music scene. He is a retired nurse, retired Senior Care Administrator and lifelong creator of music and songs. We’ll learn how he started his musical career while sitting on the kitchen floor, how he assumed a virtue he had not in order to get a gig and how his music and voice are gifts he is giving to his grandc...

I am back with Kris Barrett for a  conversation about working for the good of others. Kris is a volunteer, conscientious local citizen and candidate for Bloomsburg Town Council. We'll talk about who she is and why she does what she does . She will also talk about her grandbeagle Bill. Enjoy.

In this episode of Locals, I talk to Jon White-Spunner, the recently retired Managing Director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Jon's story is one that spans the globe and speaks of a life in the theatre, deep love, the family journey of autism and living with grief. This is a truly wonderful and moving episode.  Locals mentioned in this episode: Laurie McCants, Luke Black, Mary Clapp, Jim...

Karen Anselm, Professor Emeritus at CUP, community engaged citizen and lover of colorful flying things will talk about her efforts to make her garden into a butterfly breeding paradise. She'll tell you where to get your butterfly friendly native plants locally and how to bring monarchs and swallowtails to your yard. Butterfly populations are dwindling and Karen is working to be sure your desc...

Today's episode is, in essence, Debbie Smith, Acupuncturist, Part 2. Debbie and I went a bit long in the words during the first interview.  I enjoyed the part of our talk in which we talked about some common social experiences and wanted to include that as well. This one is pretty short. Enjoy.

in this episode, Kris Barrett, tech whiz, candidate for town council and native plant enthusiast talks about gardening for the future.

Locals, the podcast in which we talk to people who are... well... local, kicks off with a conversation with Debbie Smith, acupuncturist, speaker of Russian, reader of ancient Chinese texts and a Millville native. This podcast arose from a conversation with Debbie so it is only fitting that she is its first guest. Relax, get your chi flowing and enjoy the podcast.