It’s cold in North Texas as Christmas approaches — the quiet kind of cold that slows everything down.

In this episode, I reflect on what that slowdown has given me lately: time.

Time to think. Time to love. Time to create without rushing toward the next thing.

I talk about how I’ve been exploring music creation with AI — not as a technical process, but as a human one. What it means to hear music in your head before it exists, how simply describing what you want to hear can become a creative act, and why you don’t need to be a musician to make something meaningful.

This isn’t a big announcement. It’s just a quiet moment of sharing — about creativity, mental health, winter reflection, and letting ideas take shape at their own pace.

I also share why creating music purely for joy has been grounding for me, and how sometimes winter pulls things inward before they grow again.

If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been listening for a while — thank you.

Merry Christmas, and I hope this season brings you a little calm, clarity, and creative rest.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 6, 2025

Contact: Dr. Tactile McFeelerson, Supreme Grand Poobah

Email: touchMyFace@AOL.com

WORLD TO OFFICIALLY LOSE ITS MIND ON JULY 3, 2026: INTERNATIONAL FEEL-YOUR-FACE DAY DECLARED AT NFB CONVENTION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

AUSTIN, TX – The International League of Blind People (ILBP), an extremely prestigious organization that was founded five minutes ago in a Whataburger parking lot, is thrilled to announce the launch of International Feel-Your-Face Day , a global holiday dedicated to the simple joy of reminding everyone that yes, you do in fact have a face.

The inaugural celebration will take place on July 3, 2026 , during the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) National Convention in Austin, Texas, because nothing says “independence” like thousands of blind people aggressively patting their own cheeks in perfect unison while sighted people slowly back away.

Why do we need a day to feel our own faces?

Because, according to ILBP Supreme Grand Poobah Dr. Tactile McFeelerson (PhD in Nose Identification, University of Braille TikTok), “Too many people are walking around completely unaware of their own facial topography. Cheekbones? Unconfirmed. Eyebrows? Maybe decorative moss. We’re fixing that. One aggressive self-pat at a time.”

Scheduled Activities Include:

- The World Championship of Face-Feeling (categories: Speed, Accuracy, and Most Dramatic Gasp of Realization)

- A keynote speech titled “Your Nose: The Silent Hero You’ve Been Ignoring”

- Guided meditation: “Close your eyes (you’re already winning) and rediscover the majestic landscape of your own head”

- A silent disco where everyone just pokes their own face to the beat

- Free facial hair grading (warning: the ILBP does not believe in constructive criticism)

Official Statement from the ILBP (which again, we just made up):

“On July 3rd, we invite every human with functioning hands to stop whatever they’re doing, reach up, and confirm: yep, still got a face. Sighted people are especially encouraged to participate, because let’s be honest, y’all touch your face 9,000 times a day anyway. Might as well make it official.”

The ILBP has already received enthusiastic support from three random people on the internet and one very confused Uber driver who thought this was about free tacos.

Mark your calendars. Set a reminder. Tattoo it on your forehead (ironically).

July 3, 2026: the day the world finally admits it has been taking its own face for granted.

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Step into a peaceful, faith-filled moment with this uplifting acoustic progressive rock song inspired by Psalm 23 and the heart of the Lord’s Prayer. “My Shepherd lays me down in green pastures—where else would I want to be?”

This track is all about rest, trust, and finding calm in God’s presence when life feels loud.

With bright acoustic energy, soaring vocals, and a flowing, hopeful message, this song invites you to breathe a little deeper and remember Who guides your steps.

🎧 Listen, share, and let it bless someone today.

💬 Drop a comment—what line spoke to you the most?

🙏 If you need peace, this one’s for you.

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