struck a minor chord.

cleo fiedler! 167. 35. she/her. owner of echo, local record store.

[echoingmuse]

CLEO — bio. stats. pinboard. playlist. writing.

[twoheadedshark]

[brassandrot]

[pm] That's one way to put it, yes !

It went well ! They were seeing another trombone player but I made the cut. So I suppose I'll be playing with them next season. I'm quite excited about this.

Let me know if you change your mind. I'd love to play with you.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] And would be another way?

Congratulations!

I had not quite up my mind, but if you forward me their information I will consider applying for next season myself. Depending on the conductor's

[infinityandmadness]

[PM] Yeah. That sounds reasonable! It absolutely does.

Whatever sentiment? lol Why would you ask if it had to do with the town? Anyway, I would say it's got mostly to do with me, personally. It seems a lot to blame a whole town for my bad times and such, I would think.

Yes! I will have to on my day off. Before life gets busy, with gardening and surfing being more appropriate in the warmer weather.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] Have you lived in town long? I am quite new, so I have had to put in some effort towards making friends. Not that I'm sure I wan

Oh, I mean, the town has its quirks, don't you think? Did you not see how I looked? Did you not When we met, everything went A planet exploded right above us. Other strange phenomena ... though I think you seeking responsibility within is probably wise. I hope times become better soon.

Gardening and surfing! Those are fun. I'm not the best gardener, but through recent circumstances I've come into ownership of Everlasting Garden. The expertise lies with Oliver the staff though. I've never gone surfing.

[hotbearsawyer]

It really is. We need way more originality now. Oh, yeah, it is a favorite of mine. I've always been into all things spooky, creepy, and scary. I grew up with horror and it just feels like a part of me, in a way. And the inquiry is for some Halloween events that I'm planning!

[echoingmuse]

Ah, to each their own I suppose! I do love a good horror narrative, especially in literature. Shirley Jackson is a favorite, of course. It is good to know what you're about, though. Already planning? That is a commitment I can only applaud. I never managed to do something for Halloween at my shop last year, though I must this time!

[incatsclothing]

[pm] Then you might not have the biggest frame of reference there, jefa. [...] Sure there is. You don't have to pay someone extra to make the website, and you're selling records. That's two wins.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] Perhaps you should take advantage of that, and accept the low bar I've tried to subtly give you, Rory. I am sorry to say I am paying someone to help with the website. But I still appreciate your Zoomer expertise.

[madisonnotmaddie]

I guess. That's a good point. But still, I will squish mosquitoes. Do you squish mosquitoes?

Maybe I will have to try that sometime, once I can drink.

I like "The Old Religion", but I like all of them quite a lot. "Music By Men" is also very very good.

[echoingmuse]

I do. They are obsessed with my blood, which I don't take as a compliment.

Oh, are you that young? You certainly should then! Perhaps even break the law, as a good spritz is definitely worth it.

Music by Men is my favorite! Such a poignant song.

[vengeancedemon]

Only catch is that you have to keep it for yourself. Can't get it and give it to that fucking bird somebody else.

[echoingmuse]

That is a strange catch. What if I don't like the wallet? What if I want to donate it to a charity shop after five years or I meet someone who is in serious need of a new wallet? Are there any consequences to giving the wallet away? [...] Is there anything in the wallet?

[arachnophelia]

[pm] Pfft. Yeah, well, at least accounting would be steadier. But I'd rather [user sends a water gun emoji and a mind-blown emoji]. Would be nice if it was steadier income, but thankfully everyone seems to have some online design needs these days.

I do, but it's usually slightly more involved than "I'll draw your pet with colored pencils for a birthday" or something like that. No shade to the people who like drawing kittens -- I just tend to do bigger, more involved works.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] There is no accounting for job taste! [User beams at her own joke.] I guess the market is endless, considering everything is digital and ever changing.

Oh, but I do not want a colored pencil drawing of my pet, and not just because I don't have a pet. I love something more involved and bigger. I figure if I ever use your services that sway towards web design, I also want to invest into your actual passion, you know?

[vengeancedemon]

Have a wallet I'm giving away. Seems like it's nice. Probably expensive. Someone can have it for free.

[echoingmuse]

Well, now my curiosity is piqued. Pray tell, why are you giving something away for free? What is the catch?

[danielabrams]

You mean they may have known about Gobf before it appeared? Huh. Maybe. But I probably came after. It does feel pretty cheap and unoriginal. Just latching onto whatever is making the local front page. Probably gonna change their band name in a month or so when something more interesting happens. Hmm, okay, I think I might check them out. Might as well.

[echoingmuse]

I think that would be venturing in some kind of conspiracy territory and I am afraid this town has plenty of them already. Gobf is nothing but conspiracy material, after all ... Ah, I suppose the truth will reveal itself one day. I hope they land on one bandname soon. You should! Prom

[highoctanegem]

Ugh, you're so right about that, babe. Whatever happened to soul, you know? Whatever happened to terrible Photoshop manips? Forget about hackers, let's go burn all those data centers so people can stop turning themselves into little cartoons. [user greatly enjoys food AI videos on TikTok] [...] That made me smile very big right now <3

Was? Did you guys split? </3 Did Colt not like the fact that it was a "shotgun" wedding? Get it cause Someone out there is defo trying to play matchmaker. It's giving fae

[pm] Oh, babe :( There was a Wienermobile, and I know what you're thinking... this is van that carries adorable dachshunds for people to pet. That's what I thought too, but even then... my friend Clem (I always mess up when I'm messaging you guys, btw) (you two should meet so things get extra confusing) Anyway... so, my friend Clem thought it was a vehicle with hot dogs, which is also like, a valid take. Obvi. I wanted it to be hot dogs for her. So we went out to search for this... scam van. And when we finally heard their little jingle (a total simplification of the song "Who Let the Dogs Out", btw) (Like, let's read the lyrics?) We had to try to run across the entire park to reach it. Our little legs were too short :( We didn't get to the Wienermobile. The Wienermobile turned around the corner and disappeared :( We still don't know what sorta wiener it carries. I only recorded the back of it.

[echoingmuse]

Not even Photoshop edits, what happened to making a physical collage? Photomontage is the original way to go about it and much more creative. I am glad to see zines making a comeback.

We went to the wedding, but we did not actually get married. We had an open bar, though, so we enjoyed that.

[pm] Oh, I did not think of the dachshunds, but rather of something Austrian, like schnitzel or coffee, or penises, so I appreciate the specification. Miscommunication is so unfortunate. Hot dogs would be a logical place to land too, I suppose. This is ... quite a story. I feel unsatisfied with the conclusion, though I suppose the Wienermobile is to blame.

[zackbanes]

[PM] I'm excited to work on it too! I love getting to dip into some media that I don't work with as much. We'll get your website working and looking good in no time.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] I appreciate it! Now, please do tell me how the sketch you were working on when we met came to fruition. Or did it remain just a sketch?

[drexmwomxn]

[stardustonthebay]

@echoingmuse replied to your post “[pm] Hello Maggie. Could I commission you to do a...”:

[pm] I would of course like it to be in line with both Earth Month and the shop's nature (it's a plant shop), but I think those should be plenty guidelines. Unless you need more?

​[pm] Oh, that's EASY. I can totally do that. [ user immediately starts working on sketches ] You need any other windows done? Because that's not gonna take me too long.

[echoingmuse]

[pm] Once this is done and I am sufficiently satisfied, I could be interested in asking for your skills once more. I own a different shop on Amity Road, as well, and the Earth Month theme will run out one day ...

[arachnophelia]

[pm] And thank god for that. Yeah, I had to get into digital stuff to keep up with the times, you know? Painting is fun but it's less... practical for other people. I practiced a lot making little sales fliers for my mom's bakery back home.

Hit me up any time you need, I'll treat you and your website right. ;)

[echoingmuse]

[pm] I guess that's the sad truth of it, hm? I have another acquaintance in town who is both an artist and someone who does web design. At least it offers you a form of income that isn't something like [User thinks of human jobs.] accounting.

I will! Though you also take commissions for actual art, hm?

[californiacolt]

[pm, backdated to pre-wedding day] [ user feels disappointed, but then has to wonder why? she doesn't know this person. they're not getting for real married. that shouldn't be sad. ] Oh! Well no. Of course not. No wedding dresses. I was gonna wear a suit, but if-- This is purely investigative. Yep! Let's see what's going on, maybe there are shrimp involved.

[echoingmuse]

[pm, backdated] An investigative outfit, then. If you show up in a trench coat, I will appreciate your commitment. [....] I appreciate your willingness to get to the bottom of this. You are not married at present, are you?