Art & Verse Podcast - January 4, 2025: Jacob Grimm, Louis Braille, Dyan Cannon & Poet Walter Bargen’s Sea of Tranquility

Welcome to Art & Verse! I’m Heather Arrington, and today is January 4th, 2025. In this episode, we celebrate: Jacob Grimm (1785), co-creator of Grimm’s Fairy Tales and a linguistics pioneer. Louis Braille (1809), who revolutionized education for the visually impaired with his Braille system. Dyan Cannon (1937), award-winning actress and filmmaker, known for her vibrant presence in Hollywood. Our featured poem is Sea of Tranquility by Walter Bargen, Missouri’s first Poet Laureate, with 28 published collections and numerous accolades. Enjoying the show? Support us on Patreon to help keep Art & Verse going strong! Thanks for tuning in—be well and stay inspired!