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Pick of the Litter Ribbon-Cutting
Attended a ribbon-cutting event at Pick of the Litter Thrift Store as the store moved from South Commerce Avenue to East Main Street. Proceeds from the store support the Humane Society. Read More
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Coconut Kalimba
A $5 coconut-shell kalimba from a Samuels Library fundraiser, valued for its deep, earthy tones and handmade character despite tuning challenges. It now serves as a bassy, experimental companion to a more practical 17-key kalimba. Read More
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Church of Gnome: Sacred Companion
Received formal recognition for canine companion Teddy as an ordained and honored companion, acknowledging his supportive presence, positive influence, and symbolic role in community minded expressions of care, reflection, and wellbeing as part of a broader exploration of ceremonial traditions. Read More
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Down With The Sickness
All week, I’ve been feeling worse than I ever expected. At first, I brushed it off as allergies, but the symptoms only intensified. My ribs ache from constant coughing, and even speaking has become painful. Despite multiple negative Covid tests, whatever this is has completely worn me down, leaving me mostly bed-ridden. My dogs keep… Read More
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Dog Whistle
A five-pack of colorful dog whistles doubles as both canine communication and an unusual aerophone in my instrument collection. Stocked in my dog-themed Little Free Library, they explore ultrasonic sound while reliably catching my dogs’ attention. Read More
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Kalimba: 17 Keys
A simple kalimba became a portable soundscape, replacing a paper music box with something more alive. Played in quiet parks beside wandering dogs and flowing water, its gentle tones turned small moments into meditative, wandering melodies. Read More
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Amahi Ukulele
An Amahi ash-wood ukulele became a camping companion for Teddy and me, tied to healing, gentle YouTube moments, and favorite pop-culture melodies. From Ryan and Gatsby to IZ and Adam Sandler, its bright strings carried comfort, memory, and quiet joy. Read More
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The Blues King Harmonica
A $6.49 Johnson Blues King harmonica began as a playful experiment to make Teddy howl, but became a pocket-sized sound toy instead. Its breath-driven reeds, tactile vibrations, and simple design make it inviting, accessible, and gently chaotic. Read More
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Dreamy Audio #22: Snowbanks Remember Everything
A snowy hometown dream loops through old mistakes, blocked roads, restless houses, barking dogs, and a pointless rock fight, where movement is constant but control slips away, and familiarity offers no guidance—only memories resurfacing under the snow. Read More
