Yesterday's Out and About - Forest to Frame with Trevor Finchamp, Old Man Bernard and Baby Billy

 

Yesterday, I had a conversation with Trevor Finchamp about Forest to Frame. Taking place on May 16th, from 10 am to 4 pm at Finch Arboretum, this festival will feature artists working outside to create works that will later be auctioned off to benefit the Spokane Art School. If you enjoyed Brush on the Bluff, you will enjoy its successor - Forest to Frame.

Little did Trevor know that Bernard, an elderly gentleman, and Billy, a baby, had followed him down to the show. They announced their presence with some banging on the studio glass. I looked up and there they were. These two have called in to the show before and they always have interesting perspectives that they are eager to share. 

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, you can take a listen here -https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_260505_160000b.mp3

As always, thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today's Out and About - Forest to Frame with Trevor Finchamp

 

This time of year, we usually talk about Brush on the Bluff, an outdoor art festival, at Polly Judd Park, where artists paint, sculpt, or otherwise create to raise funds for the South Hill Bluff trails. This year things are a little different. Brush on the Bluff is no more, but the same kind of activities and fun are now in a different venue with a different name - Forest to Frame. The new venue is Finch Arboretum. This event will take place on May 16th. Just like old times, there will be food, activities for kids and artists doing their thing. And, as usual I will be out there painting. The money raised will go to benefit The Spokane Art School. 

Today on Out and About, I will be talking with Forest to Frame organizer Trevor Finchamp. Last year, when we talked about Brush on the Bluff, we had a baby call in (Billy) and also, at the other end of the age spectrum, Bernard gave us a call. Trevor has reassured me that they are not going to call in today, This morning, though, I feel an ominous, well, feeling that this is not as reassuring as it sounds. 

I will also be telling you (as usual) when and where all the pro-democracy demonstrations will be taking place this week

Thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University.

 Out and About airs every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Haiku Friday, May 1, 2026

 

Haiku Friday - May 1, 2026

Little skill, less luck:

You bet I had to earn it - 

Double you tea eff! 

Max Q

Friends gather around

While one struggles to arise

Wow, is the boss pissed

Bill

Sonically transformed 

Disappear into birdsong

Twelve keys in the trees 

Rikosan

May Day, Labor Day

Is the same date, except here…

Our Fascist snowflakes

Maeve 

Yesterday's show - Kelly Adams from the Spokane DSA...

 

Yesterday, I had a conversation with Kelly Adams, co-chair of the Spokane Democratic Socialists of America. I learned a lot and found out that the DSA is not a political party! We had a very fun discussion about politics and talked about what people can do to make a difference during these dark times. Kelly had great advice about how folks can easily  participate in this upcoming May Day. I was really interested in how the DSA has been coalescing with labor unions to help workers in our region. The time sure flew because there was no shortage of things to talk about! 

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, you can take a listen here - https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_2604128_160000b.mp3

As always, thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today on Out and About - Kelly Adams from The Spokane Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)...

Political parties have been at the center of The United States’ civic life since our nation’s inception. Parties have dwindled and died with new organizations evolving to take their place. Today is no exception. The Republican Party has been transformed from a mainline political party into a Fascist cult, while the Democratic Party seems to be gaining a new life from embracing more traditional American values like democracy, equality and freedom.

These transformations came from forces outside the two main political parties. In the case of the Republican Party - strong influences from Russia and other kleptocratic entities seem to be driving the train, while the Democratic Party seems to be yielding to the strong influences coming from the wisdom of its citizens. 

We’ve seen this transformation in the Democrats who are winning elections over Republicans. For example, nationally, Bernie Sanders is a true populist and, as a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, his popularity is undeniable. Same with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But what about here, at home? Is the concept of Democratic Socialism having an influence on non-Fascist candidates? Well, luckily, to answer these questions, Spokane has its own local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) - an organization which supports the ideals that AOC and Bernie embrace.

Today on Out and About, I will be talking with Kelly Adams from the Spokane DSA. I have wanted to learn more about the Spokane DSA. Maybe you have too. If so, you will want to tune in!

I will also be telling you (as usual) when and where all the pro-democracy demonstrations will be taking place this week

Thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University.

Out and About airs every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Haiku Friday - April 24, 2026

And time slips away

On another pretty day

‘Til nothing gets done.

Max Q 

For this waterfall,

Time stands still, everything stopped

Until the spring's warmth

Bill

Why care who is king

When the air smells of flowers 

Buzzing with new life 

Rikosan

Potato angel 

Doth guard the holy tot bin

“Flee Bandit Randy!”

Maeve

Yesterday's Out and About - Tracy Simmons from FāVS...

 

Yesterday, I talked with Tracy Simmons. Tracy is the Executive Director of FāVS - a website that reports on religion and ethics in Washington. She is also an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting, digital entrepreneurship and social journalism. And in between all of that, she is an Associate Professor at Washington State University, as well as a reporter and columnist for The Spokesman-Review.

Listeners of the show know that I am keenly interested in religion and ethics. Daily, we are confronted with the dark machinations of flimflammers who, ironically, call themselves “Christians.” Religion, beliefs, ethics and ideologies have never been more important or more dangerous. But, there is a hopeful and inspiring side to these same subjects which often goes unreported by the news media. That’s where Tracy and her FāVS team really shines.

The hour went by too quickly, and I feel like we just barely scratched the surface of a subject I hope to revisit very soon with Tracy. 

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, you can take a listen here - https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_260421_160000b.mp3

As always, thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve