Dear Friends,
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood, and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” ~Antoine De Saint-Exupery
The world is full of tragedy and triumph, and so am I. This led to a song played on a road trip through Montana.
“For centuries, humans ignored sound in the “silent world” of the ocean, assuming that what we couldn’t perceive, didn’t exist. But we couldn’t have been more wrong. Marine scientists now have the technology to record and study the complex interplay of the myriad sounds in the sea. Finally, we can trace how sounds travel with the currents, bounce from the seafloor and surface, bend with the temperature and even saltiness; how sounds help marine life survive; and how human noise can transform entire marine ecosystems.
In Sing Like Fish, award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon synthesizes historical discoveries with the latest scientific research in a clear and compelling portrait of this sonic undersea world. From plainfin midshipman fish, whose swim-bladder drumming is loud enough to keep houseboat-dwellers awake, to the syntax of whalesong; from the deafening crackle of snapping shrimp, to the seismic resonance of underwater earthquakes and volcanoes; sound plays a vital role in feeding, mating, parenting, navigating, and warning—even in animals that we never suspected of acoustic ability.”
“This American Life is a weekly radio program and podcast hosted by Ira Glass that features a mix of documentaries, personal stories, and fiction pieces centered around a particular theme. Each episode explores a range of perspectives on the chosen theme, often delving into unique and underrepresented perspectives.”
Hilarious Babies Laughing With Pets
xoxo, Joy
**A few tickets remain for Thursday, August 28th – Joy Zimmerman Trio with Ryan Dugan & Andrew Stinson and special guest Hannah Dahlor, InterUrban ArtHouse, Overland Park, KS | ticket link
Joy Zimmerman is a folk and acoustic roots singer-songwriter who creates community through music. Her latest album, Where the Light Lives, debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, adding to a growing list of accolades and awards. A multi-instrumentalist with a rich, clear voice, Joy blends insightful songwriting, fiddle tunes, and storytelling into performances that leave a lasting impact. Dani Goodband of Lakeside Music calls her “a show any host would line up to present.” joyzimmermanmusic.com
