All you need to do today is promote kindness. Remind your coworkers, friends, family, students, and even strangers what it means to be compassionate. Show empathy to someone today - they might really need it. Walk confidently knowing you're contributing to a better world because you choose love over hate.

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We welcomed a new kitten into our house this past week. Sunshine, a 4 month old orange tabby, was adopted from the Humane Society of West Michigan.

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Milton has transitioned into a powerful post-tropical cyclone but continues to produce hurricane-force winds. While the storm is moving away from the southeastern U.S. coast, tropical storm conditions and storm surge are still occurring over portions of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Residents in the affected areas should remain vigilant and exercise caution, especially in the aftermath of the storm where hazards such as downed power lines and flooding persist.

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Hurricane Milton is causing devastating impacts across central Florida, with life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and catastrophic flooding. Your immediate safety is paramount. Residents should stay indoors, follow all instructions from local authorities, and be prepared for prolonged hazardous conditions. Do not venture outside until officials declare it safe.

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Hurricane Milton is a powerful Category 4 hurricane posing a catastrophic threat to Florida. Immediate action is required to protect life and property. Residents in the affected areas should take this situation very seriously and follow all instructions from local authorities without delay. Your safety and the safety of your loved ones are the top priority.

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Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and is expected to become a Category 5 later today. The storm poses a significant threat to parts of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and the west coast of Florida. Residents in these areas should prepare immediately for life-threatening conditions, including dangerous storm surge, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall leading to flooding.

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Hurricane Milton is rapidly strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane by Monday. Residents along the Gulf Coast, especially in Florida, should prepare for significant impacts, including life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds.

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In September 2024, Hurricane Helene became one of the most destructive storms to ever strike the southeastern United States. Originating as a tropical storm, Helene rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane, packing winds as strong as 140 mph. The storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, unleashing devastation as it swept across multiple states. Homes were flattened, roads were submerged, and entire communities were left in ruins, as the sheer power of Helene’s winds and rains wreaked havoc in its path.

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It's a bit of a manifesto for me. I know I'm not a musician. I know I'm not a singer. I know I'm not a producer. But I am a storyteller, and I have stories to tell. And, I want to tell them. It is not conventional. I only want to create these bits of my soul and allow me to relive them over and over. I don't have to live my life musically to the sound of other's emotions any more. As I'm making these songs, they've become the only thing I listen to. I've suddenly discovered how to use music as a therapeutic device to help process emotions. Things I never found ways to look deeper at.

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James Earl Jones, the iconic actor with the unmistakable baritone voice, passed away on September 9th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that spans generations.

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It's crucial for me to be transparent about my process. I am not a musician or a singer, and I have no intention of presenting myself as such. My role is that of a curator and storyteller, using generative music as my medium.

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