i got my head out the sunroof

dominic berry, but you can just call me dom! 28 years old and living it up in bearcreek, pa. and, yes, i am that super sultry voice you're always hearing on 105 the creek. you're welcome.

[dariarutherford]

You know what my favorite part about seeing fireworks is, whether for the 4th of July or the ones for the carnival? I'll give you a hint, it's not the big booms and bright sparks of color. It's that lead up to them starting, everyone is finding their perfect spot to sit and watch, kids are running around with sparklers and laughing, having the best time. Usually there's either a DJ hired for the event or someone is blaring their own music from their car and there's just this feeling of summer nostalgia that never fails to amaze me. Then that first whistle cuts through the air, followed by the loud crack that kicks everything off, and suddenly everyone is quiet, looking up at the sky in awe. Honestly, I love it.

[djdomberry]

See, this is exactly why I love you, D. Especially these days, I actually have a hell of a hard time finding people that can match my energy for loving summertime, so it's damn refreshing knowing I've got you around to back me up at least a little bit. I know the 4th has passed now, but you better spare some time for me at the carnival, lady. Even if it's just to kick my ass at a carnival game.

[anastasiabeiste]

I’m really glad you came by! Having everyone visit the class made the last little project way more fun. I ended up sending leftovers of the cookies home with people, and I just so happened saved a couple just in case you wanted a takeaway! And again, thank you for being one of the brave souls who showed up. How has your summer been so far? Anything fun at the station?

[djdomberry]

Ana, you know damn well I want that takeaway, so consider one of 'em to have my name on it. And, hey, bravery has always come pretty easily to me. I'm kind of a hero in my own right, I like to think. Summer's been pretty easy and breezy for me so far. Not too much new at the station, exactly, but hey, I'm going through all the classic summer bops and getting 'em ready to play all summer long like usual which is always fun for me, so I can't complain too much.

[kurtxhummels]

See, the logical part of me knows that. You've never made me doubt that for a second, even before we started dating. The problem is the paranoid and traumatized part of me that hears that little voice in the back of my head whispering that I'm wrong is much louder sometimes. And then you go and casually start talking about FaceTiming me every day and flying out to see me perform, and suddenly my argument falls apart a bit. More than a bit. Because that's the thing — you've already thought about how we'd make it work. You've already included yourself in the plan.

There's still a part of me that worries I'll leave for two months and come back to find something's changed. Then you start talking about showing up in the audience and blowing up my phone, and it becomes a lot harder to listen to that voice. Which is annoying, because I was doing such a good job catastrophizing before you came in here with all your logic and emotional support.

[djdomberry]

What can I say, babe? I'm just a lean, mean, logical, loving machine. And, honestly, anytime that annoying little voice tries to get in your head, all you have to do is call me or FaceTime me or text me or whatever and I'll do whatever I can to shut it up if I don't happen to be there to do it in person. Listen, end of the day, it's still your call. But I personally think it'd be cool as hell to see my man up on that stage thriving and showing everyone what a goddamn star you are. And that's not even touching on getting to see it myself when I do take those trips out to see you.

[anastasiabeiste]

I recently planted lavender in my little garden at school and it's finally starting to bloom! The scent is just heavenly, and now I'm thinking about baking a batch of lemon-lavender shortbread cookies as one of our last class projects. I'm hoping to find a few brave, wonderful souls to be our official taste-testing guests next week... Would anyone happen to have some extra time and an appetite for something sweet?

[djdomberry]

Well, would you look at that? You just happened upon a guy that's free as a damn bird next week and can totally donate his time to sampling some sweet treats. You're welcome, Ana.

[kurtxhummels]

It would be a phenomenal experience, but it would also take me away from home for two months. Away from you. And before you accuse me of being even more dramatic than I normally am, I hear how ridiculously romantic that sounded the second I wrote it. But still. Two months is a long time when I’ve gotten very used to always having you by my side.

[djdomberry]

Okay, yeah, I get that. And don't get me wrong, going two whole months without waking up beside you sounds genuinely awful. At the same time, though, you better damn well know by now that I'm not going anywhere. I'm still gonna be waiting right here for you when you get back. Besides, you think I won't be facetiming you almost every day so I can still see your beautiful face? I say almost just 'cause you'll probably be too busy being a star some of those days. Not to mention, I'm absolutely taking at least one trip down to wherever you are so we can spend some time together and I can see you perform. Ultimately, though... it's your call, babe, and I'm backing you no matter what. I just don't wanna be the reason you ever hold yourself back from something you really want.

[kurtxhummels]

So, plot twist: an old Broadway director I worked with on The Book of Mormon emailed me because apparently the lead on the national tour for Phantom of the Opera had to step away unexpectedly, and now they want me to come in for a limited run. Which sounds glamorous and exciting until you realize it has led to me sitting at my kitchen table, staring into the abyss of my coffee like it personally offended me. Theatre brain says yes. Who cares if it's living out of a suitcase for the next two months? The rest of me is significantly less sure. I finally built a life here that actually feels stable and good and mine. If anyone needs me, I’ll be overthinking professionally for the foreseeable future.

[djdomberry]

Well, hell, babe, this sounds like an amazing opportunity. You're really thinking about not taking them up on it?

[juliarose]

Yeah, you could say that I am. Horror is my niche. Not that it's really niche, but you know what I mean. Weapons and Sinners are a couple from the last year that I really liked. FNAF 2 wasn't bad, I liked the first one better though. Heart Eyes killer and motive reveal pissed me off, so I don't recommend that one, but that could just be me. Scream VI obviously since I think it was at least better than 7. That's all off the top of my head from the last few years at least.

[djdomberry]

Yeah, see, I haven't seen pretty much any of these, so I think I need to do a bit of a binge. Especially that Weapons one. Don't know much about it except that the one creepy old lady's in it, but that's enough to make me curious what it's about. Again, don't really know much about it, but I might have to watch Heart Eyes too just because I remember seeing some trailers for it and the main guy in it is hot.

[juliarose]

I feel like I'm not the right person to ask when it comes to a date night movie, but isn't Wuthering Heights out now? I feel like from what little I know of Kurt that would be right up his alley. Or if you've both seen Ready Or Not, the sequel is coming out in a couple of weeks and I think it's gonna be good.

[djdomberry]

Okay, okay... sounds like some good options. If I had it my way, I'd probably go Ready Or Not, but I'll have to see what Kurt's feeling like. Ah, that's right, though. You're more a horror buff mostly, huh? I know Scream 7 wasn't up to snuff for you, but anything else stick out to you these last few years?

[juliarose]

Well, I hate to say it, but I really do think Scream 7 was the worst one in the whole franchise so far. Don't get me wrong, the movie itself was actually pretty good throughout, but that killer and motive reveal? I'm with the majority on this one, it was just not really on the same level as the ones before it. I can't really say why without spoiling who the killers are, but yeah just take my word for it. And if you still wanna see it, save your money and wait for streaming. Majorly disappointed.

[djdomberry]

Okay, movie expert. Noted and I guess I'll take your word for it. Any other flicks you'd actually recommend going out to see? I've been thinking about being a little old school and taking Kurt to dinner and a movie for a date night here soon.

[matt-schue]

Y'know something. After ALL of this time, I never put 2 and 2 together that that's you on The Valley! How did you land such a sweet gig!? I want to pick the right song for Jaz, so I'm gonna need a bit to think of the purrrrrfect one.

This is serious business afterall.

[djdomberry]

Wait, for real?! Man, how could you not tell that was my super sultry, sexy, seductive voice? I'm kinda offended, dude, not gonna lie. Nah, I'm just kidding, it happens even if I like to think my voice is pretty damn distinctive. Anyways, did your lady dig her dedication or what?

[hadleyberry]

Exactly! I'll admit I'm more a fan of her older stuff, but there's no lack of great ones about love even on the newer albums. And I hope that you got a lot of great feedback on the songs played yesterday! How was your Valentine's Day, besides playing some great love song hits?

[djdomberry]

Safe to say my feedback was pretty great for the most part. And it better have been since this town are the ones that selected 'em. Anyway, my V-Day was pretty damn great all things considered. I had my man, a bomb dinner, and a prompt return home where we practically didn't leave the bedroom for the rest of the night and I'll leave it at that for your sake, Had.

[hadleyberry]

Would it be totally cliche to request something like Love Story by Taylor Swift? Though really, I think the song Today Was A Fairytale from that movie Valentine's Day is really one of her best love songs. Also Jump Then Fall. As you can tell, I'm a big fan of her older stuff. A Thousand Years by Christina Perri is also another great one or Lucky by Colbie Caillat! Sorry, I'm probably overwhelming you, but really there's so many great ones to choose from, so this is kind of a hard choice for me.

[djdomberry]

Okay, okay, Miss Swiftie. I see you. No hate, though! No doubt that she's definitely responsible for some banger love songs. Nah, don't even worry about it. I wouldn't have posted this if I wasn't ready to take down a whole list of songs from my listeners! Consider 'em all noted.

[djdomberry]

It's that time again, Ashford Valley! As the man, the myth, the legend, the main host of 105 The Valley, I'm once again turning over control of the radio and the tunes to you fine citizens. So, that being said, sound off and let me know some of your favorite love songs so I can get a rotation going to play these next few weeks. Give me some good ones, people!

[djdomberry]

[djdomberry]

What’s your favorite love song?

You're All I Need To Get By, by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Modern love songs just don't hit the same as older classics like this.

[djdomberry]

How do you show affection?

I'm all about the physical touch. Not just in that way, so get your minds out of the gutter and give me a little more credit than that. But in things like holding my person's hand, putting my hand on the small of their back, brushing my fingers through their hair, hugging and holding them from behind. Things like that, too.

[djdomberry]

Do you think age differences in relationships are a big deal?

For me, personally? Nah, not really. Let me be totally clear, though, I mean that in the 'we're all legal adults doing legal adult things' way where we can be with with whoever we want because it's legal. Obviously I'm not holding that opinion for anything done before the big 2-1. But yeah... I don't want to say the whole 'age is just a number' cliche, but... it really pretty much is for me. Now, I might start raising my eyebrow a little if it's someone so much older than me they could be my dad or mom, but even then... some of those older people are just super hot and I refuse to feel bad for thinking they can get it.