Episode Four: The Ties That Bind

Episode Four: The Ties That Bind

“There’s something relaxing about making a bracelet. The decisions are easy,” says Krystal Valle in Rambunctious Vernacular Episode Four (6:57). (Photo above from the fashion talk). In her essay “On Bonds,” Krystal (below) explores the arts and crafts of camp. Krystal describes herself as someone who sometimes lives in Spokane, Washington, and spends time: pretending to be a … Continue reading »

Episode Three: Life Aquatic

Episode Three: Life Aquatic

Episode Three of Rambunctious Vernacular features two writers who share stories about water. Have a listen to Rambunctious Vernacular Episode Three (9:01). First up is Brooke Kiener, a theatre director and an educator in Spokane, Washington.  She works extensively in the field of community-based performance, and has co-written and directed productions with community activist groups about socio-economic discrimination, the justice … Continue reading »

Episode Two: Put A Beard On It

Episode Two: Put A Beard On It

In Rambunctious Vernacular Episode Two (7:46), Spokane’s Anne and Eric Bandholz discuss the origins of Eric’s didgeridoo skills. Other topics include online Risk, where to find beeswax, and the stereotypes countenanced by bearded folk. This episode is from a conversation recorded in August 2011. In the meantime, Eric achieved the year-long beard, or “yeard.” (The photo … Continue reading »

Episode One: Two Katies

Episode One: Two Katies

At last, we have liftoff! Rambunctious Vernacular Episode One: Two Katies features Katie Creyts, Associate Professor of 3-D art and sculpture at Whitworth University, and Katie Dolan, 2011 Whitworth English and Theater alum. Subjects discussed include heaven as polar fleece, sleeping bag real estate, raccoons, the “penalty box,” Radio Sol, and big, clunky cars. Listen … Continue reading »