Category: Personal
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PASIC (Day 3)

November 14, 2025 By: Luke This Friday is one for the books. Dani, Nyssa, and I have a day full of contemporary percussion and Brazilian meats. Nyssa and I started our morning with a clinic by Matthew Lau. He challenges the thought that you can only make. a living playing jazz if you play vibraphone.…
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PASIC 50 (Day 1)

Luke reminisces about his impactful experience at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, detailing his drive, reunion with a friend, and event preparations.
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Festival of Bands. Sioux Falls, SD

The Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles Marching Band had a successful competition day, achieving historic drumline scores despite challenges of heat and wind.
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Friends. Fun. Food (Part 3)

Luke and friends enjoyed a final day filled with brunch, coffee, and bookstore visits, cherishing their time together and planning future outings while reminiscing about shared memories.
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Friends. Fun. Food. Day (2)

On a fun-filled weekend in Minneapolis, Luke and friends enjoyed coffee, delicious baked goods, antique shopping, a unique mini golf course, and a memorable Korean BBQ and hot pot dining experience.
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Friends. Fun. Food. (Day 1)

Luke recounts a fun weekend in Minneapolis with college friends Dani and Nyssa, filled with catching up, delicious food, and enjoyable desserts, setting the stage for more adventures.
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A Road Trip to Glacier and Banff (Finale)

The author recounts a journey through Banff, glacier sightseeing, and humorous moments at Canadian rest stops on their way home.
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A Road Trip to Glacier and Banff (Part 4)

The family explores Lake Louise, enjoying stunning views, dining, and a ski resort before resting for their next adventure in Banff.
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A Road Trip to Glacier and Banff (part 3)

August 2018 By: Luke Mom, Dad, Annie and I started heading West away from our charming little A-frame cabin. The drive into Glacier National Park form the East is totally different from the West. We are taking the day to drive to our AirBnb in British Columbia. As we exit the park we see all…
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A Road Trip to Glacier and Banff (part 2)

In August 2018, we enjoyed breakfast celebrating my mom’s birthday, explored Glacier Park, hiked to Hidden Lake, visited Two Medicine, and relaxed at our cabin.
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A Road Trip to Glacier and Banff (part 1)

August 2018 By: Luke Back in 2018 I took a road trip with my family to Glacier National Park and Banff National Park. Mom, Dad, Annie (my big sister) and I set out in Mom’s Honda Odyssey to tackle my very first border crossing. We first had to get ourselves to North Dakota. Mom, Dad,…
