Author: CharliesTrail
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Ziggy Marley shines light on love, unity amidst political violence
July 13, 2024 will forever be remembered as the day there was an assassination attempt on former President and current Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The news was heard around the world. The video of a triumphant, bloodied Trump with a fist in the air, yelling “Fight, fight, fight”…
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Holding onto hope: Willie Green shares powerful story of exoneration
Willie Green was set free in 2008 after serving 27 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Through it all, Willie kept his head up and kept the faith.
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Staying the course as a songwriter
What’s my secret skill? Songwriting, something I enjoy that I haven’t been nearly as intentional about.
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You should be writing
It’s easy to break away from a routine and lose discipline in creative work that has no deadline and no immediate financial incentive. It’s also easy to “take a load off” or feel like you’ve done so much writing at your day job you’d rather pursue something else in your free time. And when that…
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‘Joe Hollywood’: tales from a career in costuming
Here’s a recent feature for the Stillwater County News that I really enjoyed writing. Joe McCloskey gave one of the most enjoyable interviews. Check it out:
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Set yourself free by pursuing your passion
The activities I lose myself in are writing and playing guitar, but I must confess lately I haven’t been losing myself in the writing. I’ve been writing on deadline – several articles a week – for the weekly newspaper I work at as editor-in-chief, and besides an occasional album review for Americana Highways it’s been…
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Rewatch to comfort or connect
What movie or TV series have I watched more than five times? Five times sounds excessive…especially for a series. If I want to rewatch a series it’s usually “Breaking Bad” or “Banshee.” I’d love to rewatch “Deadwood” but I keep putting it off. My wife hasn’t seen it and it would be a great journey…
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