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1. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Jay Price

   Of pirates and accordions (opens the original)

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   One of my favorite musical instruments is the accordion--yes, the accordion. Although often mocked now, thanks, in part, to Lawrence Welk, the accordion was the electric guitar of its day. It was portable and versatile with a modern mechanical sound. There's a reason it became so popular, showing up later on in everything from polka to Tejano to sea shanties. The accordion became such a common instrument among seafarers that it is, along with its cousin, the concertina, an essential part of any

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2. Article · Jul 16, 2026 · Jay Price

   You're doing ok, boomer (opens the original)

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   This summer saw a number of funerals for individuals who were significant figures in the community. First there was Warren Farha, the founder of Eighth Day Books, whose funeral at the Orthodox Cathedral was standing room only in the overflow room. Then it was a funeral for Tom Gossen at St. James Episcopal. Tom was an architect who became a local advocate for stewardship and social justice. More recently, Anthony Horsch, Cowtown’s dedicated education curator, passed away suddenly. All three even

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