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What is a Woman? March 27, 2022. Sunday Morning Sermon.
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What is a Woman? March 27, 2022. Sunday Morning Sermon.

Authentically sharing my thoughts. I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ What Is A Woman? https://youtu.be/zsvRC3UV5NI My Facebook post: Sunday Morning Sermon. I have to say, I have been finding this IDEOLOGICAL DEBATE, as have many natural women (CIS is NOT a label I chose. It is an academic term developed in an ideological bubble and thrust upon us in, frankly, a tyrannical fashion), quite offensive. PERSONAL IDENTITY AND POLITICS SHOULD NOT BE MIXED. Is this not a "church/state" issue? Was ideological indoctrination and imposition not what we have been trying to remove? FTR, by my 20th birthday - the end of 1992, I had addressed my own "gender" issues as the feminist deconstructors were tearing everything apart before our eyes (ego-driven, amygdala ruled, fools; adopting/creating/displaying "toxic masculinity") and determined more than a few things during conversations in the Absinthe Pub & Coffee Shop at York University. (I learned far more through those experiences than I did in almost all of my classes; my Sociology course was too big to be invaded and hijacked by misogyny seekers. I had to drop my poetry course. One can only tolerate watching a 70 year old poet get steam-rollered by a trio of 19 year old feminist bullies for so long). Including the fact that I really didn't like being called "Breeder"; or, prying masturbating lesbians determined to "bed" me from dance floors in my duties as bar staff. And, as a very masculine WOMAN (that is how it is spelt), I have always found the determined; flagrant; and, now, ubiquitous vilification of Men as abhorrent as I am currently finding the erasure of Women. Most relevant, I determined that, in the true context and application of what we were deconstructing IDEOLOGICALLY; and, are now IMPOSING as "gender" THEORY (look up the word, people), we are all "genderfluid". I honestly believe that in the context of interpersonal relationships, this gender role disparity really began with the industrial revolution; our self-commodification. Prior to that and "The Enlightenment" (which i believe blinded most of us with entitlement) it really all about class. Still is. Stop it. We are all HUMAN. Made in the image of GOD "... MALE AND FEMALE... " (Genesis 1:27 KJV) End transmission p.s. NONE of us are masters. We are all SERVANTS. ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ™ Intro/outro from my song โ€œRemember Whenโ€, https://youtu.be/9plaEd5QdnA originally written on piano in 1984 after viewing โ€œThe Day After (1983) https://youtu.be/ysXFQjaHnTc Interested in more? Check out my channel for more musings, music and CathArtsis of all kinds. Listen to earlier musings on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/dorothy-o-laxton Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie If you would like to support me and my work: Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™ Thumbnail generated at https://inspirobot.me/
Digging through the archives. โ€œYouโ€™re Doneโ€(2010). Performed 01/22/20. #cathartsis #originalmusic
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Digging through the archives. โ€œYouโ€™re Doneโ€(2010). Performed 01/22/20. #cathartsis #originalmusic

Digging through the archives. #cathartsis #originalmusic #lifeisperformanceart โ€œYouโ€™re Doneโ€(2010). Performed at the opening reception of โ€œPretty Dead Thingsโ€, January 22, 2020. Every song is a story and every song has a story. (And, I am a cautionary tale.) On a dreary November Toosday in 2010, I sat in an SLAA Womenโ€™s discussion meeting where we got really honest about the โ€œpayoffsโ€ of our โ€œrelationship patternsโ€. Why would we keep dating the same kinds of assholes? It didnโ€™t matter what the โ€œoffenseโ€, there was one โ€œpayoffโ€ that was common to us all: having someone to blame for our hollow misery; a target for our accumulated anger and sorrow. And, the catharsis of expressing it. Indulging in bitch sessions after fights and breakups; the hen party, man bashing sessions with the girls afterwards - a bonding ritual. (Not really my tack. I was prone to write a lot.) I got home, picked up my guitar and โ€œYouโ€™re Doneโ€ fell out. The song is pretty self-explanatory, I think. Except for the last statement. โ€œIโ€™ll have my fun when youโ€™re gone.โ€ is a reference to that โ€œpayoffโ€. Video was edited with Microsoft Clipchamp in March 2025. Uncertain of the recording device and videographer. The clip was in my Google Photos. If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffe.com/dolarts And, I am rebooting my Patreon patreon.com/bystresscookie Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress (currently in stasis as I dwell more in the real world) dolarts.com Contact me at 4dolarts@gmail.com (e-transfers are also welcome if you would like to show financial support) Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
Lunar Eclipse. March 14, 2025  A Blood Moon on ฯ€ day. #lunareclipse #celestialwonder
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Lunar Eclipse. March 14, 2025 A Blood Moon on ฯ€ day. #lunareclipse #celestialwonder

๐ŸŽตWhen the moon hits your eye like a big piece of pie on 3 14๐ŸŽต ๐Ÿคฃ One of several short clips I took as I sat under this wonderous event. Working on putting them all together for you. We don't look at the sky in wonder enough. We really have forgotten we are all A PART OF this wonderous CREATION; not apart from it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Made with Clipchamp. Music is from their library. Thumbnail is a still shot taken shortly after this video. Taken with a Panasonic FZ300. Don't ask for the settings. I messed around in Manual mode a lot before I gave up and went to an automatic mode. ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคช (Truly, I almost threw the thing. I am quite certain I was meant to share this experience with you) ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’— Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@UC4yTCmFc-V3POqqZ01VTS0w Hit Like and Subscribe Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffe.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress (currently in stasis as I dwell more in the real world) dolarts.com Contact me at 4dolarts@gmail.com (e-transfers are also welcome if you would like to show financial support) Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
from a disembodied voice: Food For Thought. February 12, 2025 SOC #stopmakingnonsense
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from a disembodied voice: Food For Thought. February 12, 2025 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

It's been a while. Had to slap this together using a previously produced video. So, it is glitchy. Mea culpa. This, I believe, really needs to be understood. And, I didn't want this to contribute to the growing backlog. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Audio recorded on a Dell XPS 15; mastered with Cyberlink AudioDirector 365. Video produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector (I am somewhat attached to all of the formatting in the mobile app. Some of which does not appear to be available in the desktop version. :( ). Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X(Twitter)@stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
Fostering Untethered Communication & Knowledge. Toosday Musing: The choice we have. March 26, 2024.
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Fostering Untethered Communication & Knowledge. Toosday Musing: The choice we have. March 26, 2024.

F.U.C.&K.: Debunking Democracy. Year after year, I wind up here, hitting the same nails with different hammers. Variation of themes? (I have created a new playlist on "End of March Musings". This is the third in a row for the F.U.C.&K. series!) Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Intro/Outro from my song "Remember When" (1985) Plus a sneak peek at my parody in progress "Propaganda". Audio mastered with Cyberlink AudioDirector 365 on a Dell XPS 15. Audio recorded and video produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector (I am somewhat attached to all of the formatting in the mobile app. Some of which does not appear to be available in the desktop version. :( ). Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my Buy Me A Coffee supporters You can be one too! "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Other ways to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X(Twitter)@stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
from a disembodied voice: Look for the Wisdom. March 21, 2024 SOC #stopmakingnonsense
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from a disembodied voice: Look for the Wisdom. March 21, 2024 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

A little closer to "Stepping Out Of The Garden" with intention. *Note: I have been experimenting with improving audio as well. Feedback, generally is welcome The WORD has been defined wrong. This, I believe, really needs to be understood. And, i didn't want this to contribute to the backlog. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Audio recorded on a Dell XPS 15; mastered with Cyberlink AudioDirector 365. Video produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector (I am somewhat attached to all of the formatting in the mobile app. Some of which does not appear to be available in the desktop version. :( ). Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X(Twitter)@stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
From a disembodied voice: the WORD. February 4, 2024 SOC #stopmakingnonsense
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From a disembodied voice: the WORD. February 4, 2024 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

A little closer to "Stepping Out Of The Garden" with intention. The WORD has been defined wrong. This, I believe, really needs to be understood. And, i didn't want this to contribute to the backlog. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
The Reluctant Messenger - The Official Film (2023)
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The Reluctant Messenger - The Official Film (2023)

Originally performed "live" at the Workman Arts Open House Zoom event on June 26, 2020, this "Official Film", long overdue, was crafted to premier at the 2023 Rendezvous With Madness Festival in Toronto. A trifecta of firsts for this creator (dramatic monologue written; theatrical production, staged and filmed; and, public dramatic performance, live or filmed), The Reluctant Messenger is one part personal exposition, one part social commentary; and, one part plea to the audience for acceptance and compassion as WE are ALL called to engage in some sober reflection on our "way of life". Having written, staged, performed, recorded, edited and produced the entire film alone; without even an ear for feedback, the production is hardly perfect. This version includes embedded subtilties created for the festival as I, unfortunately, lost the project files before producing the version without them. As reluctant as this messenger may be to post the work, the Message itself relentlessly begs to be heard. Video was recorded using a Panasonic Lumix FZ300. Audio was recorded using a Sure SM 58 and an Alvoxcom UHF Wireless mic fed through a Focusrite Solo into Audacity on a Dell XPS 15 (2018). The film was crafted using PowerDirector 365. "Bravo! Brilliant social critique, Dorothy! I love how you weave it in with your own story. And dig the mirror work...!! :)" ~ Comment from the live streamed performance by Andrea Thompson. Spoken Word Artist, Writer, Editor, Educator, MFA. Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Correspondence and/or e-transfer donations are also welcome to bystresscookie@gmail.com Many thanks for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
From a disembodied voice: Before the year ends... December 28, 2023. SOC #stopmakingnonsense
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From a disembodied voice: Before the year ends... December 28, 2023. SOC #stopmakingnonsense

There is a lot in this one, again: several topics deserving of individual consideration; many "meaningful" pauses (and/or, mild bouts of apoplexy), allowing for reflection. This new coming year, I resolve to be more disciplined in crafting expositions that explore each dot that I connect to create the "Big Picture" I see. I don't want to convince anyone of anything. My goal is to stimulate and encourage examination of uncomfortable perspectives and stimulate independent thought. Yes, i swear. F*@k is a wonderful phonetic stress reliever. Experiment with it and you will see. Teehee I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Correspondence and/or e-transfer donations are also welcome to bystresscookie@gmail.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
From a disembodied voice: Capturing shower thoughts. November 14, 2023 SOC #stopmakingnonsense
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From a disembodied voice: Capturing shower thoughts. November 14, 2023 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

Having ended my debating over whether or not to post this, I am beginning to work through the backlog. I have done some "Stepping Out Of The Garden" since recording this as well. And, I have a short film to post. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a recent "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
From a disembodied voice: A Sunday morning sermon. October 29, 2023 SOC  #stopmakingnonsense
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From a disembodied voice: A Sunday morning sermon. October 29, 2023 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

With a month to the screening of my short film "The Reluctant Messenger" (details below), I found myself in that state of transmission for the first time in a month. And, this is what GOD had me say. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ If you are interested in attending the screening of The Reluctant Messenger" as part of the "Born To Be An Artist" shorts series in the 2023 Rendezvous With Madness Festival in Toronto ON, on November 5th; or, to to watch online through the festival website from November 6th to 12th, go to: https://workmanarts.com/rwm-events/born-to-be-an-artist/ The film will be uploaded to my channel on November 13th and linked in this video thereafter. Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a recent "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™
From a disembodied voice: We are universes. September 28, 2023 SOC  #stopmakingnonsense
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From a disembodied voice: We are universes. September 28, 2023 SOC #stopmakingnonsense

Finally finding folk interested in the human condition. It really is time to start putting it down in an orderly fashion. For now, wielding my tongue in lieu of the pen will have to do. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a recent "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.๐Ÿ™ƒ Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. โค๐Ÿ™

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