Taking a break from songs of animated works from my childhood. "Turn Back Time" by the power metal band Freedom Call translated decently well to dulcimer, I think. Probably because it's one of their more chill songs. #freedomcall

Dulcimer Practice - "Turn Back Time" by Freedom Call

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Every town (or country) has its ups and downs.

Dulcimer Practice - Not In Nottingham

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A janky last-minute Christmas medley on the Appalachian dulcimer. I put it off the whole month, but hey, I was able to figure out all these songs except the first in one sitting, so I'm pretty proud of that

Dulcimer Practice - Last-Minute Christmas Medley

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Getting back on the music practice wagon with "Lost Girl" from #Deltarune. Chapter 4 was the nudge I needed to get back on practicing the piano. Thanks, Kris. (This is day 1 of practice so it's still flawed and halting) youtu.be/zYjNZEFVTyo

Piano Practice: "Lost Girl" from Deltarune

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Hope everyone had a safe and productive #NoKings day. I got to help a few people learn the definition of "fascism" and the consensus seemed to be that it was something worth resisting, so that was encouraging.

My attempt at Little King John wearing the snazzy shirt from @kingdomstudios.bsky.social 's latest video. Had to try it after hearing @diseasefork.bsky.social was working on their own

Now is a great time to read some Ed Abbey, and to dust off the old monkey wrench (or buy one, if you don't already have one).

Couldn't make it to one of the big Hands Off locations, so I set up my own little personal protest in my neighborhood. It went way better than I expected, tons of support and only a few obscene gestures or angry nazi salutes. Overall it was really encouraging!

TOMORROW April 5, we’re uniting to say HANDS OFF! Join citizens across the country to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented incompetence & blatant criminality. DO IT FOR THE PENGUINS! Go to app.sosha.ai/s/mkKNZwsa

Join me on April 5th

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still sick

Happy Caturday

This old tune surfaced in my memories yesterday (as it does) and I figured it'd be a good one to try and make happen on the dulcimer I'm still attempting to get good at.

Learning to play Appalachian dulcimer - Hey Paul, Paul Bunyan

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