Art & Verse Podcast - January 14, 2025: Albert Schweitzer, Faye Dunaway, Hugh Lofting & Featured Poem by Emily Dickinson

Welcome to Art & Verse! I’m Heather Arrington, and on January 14th, we’re celebrating: Albert Schweitzer (b. 1875), Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian and founder of a hospital in Africa. Faye Dunaway (b. 1941), acclaimed actress known for iconic films like Bonnie and Clyde and Network. Hugh Lofting (b. 1886), author of the beloved Dr. Doolittle series, enchanting readers with tales of a doctor who could talk to animals. Today’s featured poem is “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson, a timeless reflection on resilience and optimism, now in the public domain. If you'd like your original work featured on the show, email us at [email protected] this indie podcast by joining us on Patreon! For just $5 a month, you’ll receive a hand-typed poem delivered to your door. Visit Patreon.com/ArtandVerse to learn more. Thanks for listening! Until next time—be well and stay inspired.