Rufus Bly and the Lobster Wife
Sometimes, the hardest thing to accept is the simple truth about people we love. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Willy Claflin tell a sweet, if unusual, story and song about a lobster fisherman who has a hard truth to accept about the woman he loves. But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ll also hear tales from Odds Bodkin, Eshu Bumpus, and another radio family journal in this eventful hour of stories and songs.
On today’s episode, enjoy the following:
Story Kickoff: “Zangaiwa Chakatanga Pano” by Eshu Bumpus
Story Spotlight: “Rufus Bly and the Lobster Wife” by Willy Claflin
Storytime: “Look Around” by Odds Bodkin
“You’ll Never Know” by Odds Bodkin
“Lost and Alone” by Odds Bodkin
Storyteller Spotlight: Willy Claflin
A headliner and master of ceremonies at the National Storytelling Festival, Willy is a favorite at festivals throughout the U.S. He offers stories for families as well as adults, often weaving music into his performances. Willy is the author of four award-winning children's books, including The Uglified Ducky, which won the Texas Library Association's Blue Bonnet Award for best children's book of the year.