A weird collection of sentences prone to bouts of whimsy. I write, shoot film, and make art. Words/photography forthcoming/in: Steam Ticket, TheBiteNM, Barren

The premiere yearly tournament of music and memory. 2026's tournament features Xmas, holiday, and seasonal songs and runs in December 2026. Selection committee

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