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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 2)

The first day of PASIC 50 was filled with exciting performances and clinics. Highlights included contemporary compositions, a mallet technique clinic, and a night concert featuring the Jeff Hamilton Trio. A memorable day overall.
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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. 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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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 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,…
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The Best Non-Planned Moments

By: Luke This one comes from our trip to Winnipeg. We got so incredibly lucky with our AirBnB location. This insane display was less than a block away from where we stayed. We stocked up every morning and had goodies for when we started looking for late night snacks. This a view from the highest…
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Would You Travel To These Fictional Places?

The post explores imaginative and whimsical vacations in famous fictional worlds, highlighting their unique traits, dangers, and charming quirks.
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The Mistake by the Lake

In June 2017, Luke recounts an unexpected 17-mile hike in Glacier National Park with Sam. Initially planning a 5-mile trek to Lake Macdonald Lodge, they mistakenly walked much further without encountering their destination. After navigating challenging terrain, they eventually hit the highway and received a ride from an Australian couple back to their campground.