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Growing Up Aspen
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A book about Aspen going through its biggest changes from a backstage pint-sized view.
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Congress, how many more lives have to be lost before we listen to what the land and the people are telling us? Defunding ICE

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#ICE #federal #government #congress #America #calltoaction #bethechange #life #murder #badge #freedom #hope
American Martyrs by Flaming Justice
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January 29, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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$14 Tees + Everything Else On Sale!
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Ends 1/29 at 5 PM CST.

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#shirt #tshirt #trump #government
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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We need to call on everyday Americans to reclaim their power in a moment when trust in government and institutions has worn thin, arguing that real change comes not just from Congress but from citizens using their voices, votes, and wallets to demand accountability.
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Can Congress Show Courage and Outrun Fear This Time?
Inspired by John Denver
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January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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While major studios obsess over mergers and balance sheets, a rare opening has emerged for real creative leadership from the artists they once depended on.

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#Movie #film #Hollywood #finance #CBS #NBC #sponsor #theaters #story #storyteller #studio #CEO #Netflix
Artists Must Reclaim the Future of Movies
A new world order!
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January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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Its time to take a stand!

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#JohnDenver #community #publicsafety #humanity #Davos
Draw the Line Before the Bulldozers
Inspired by John Denver
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January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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New Kickstarter Project: Flaming Justice Music Videos

There’s something old and honest about people gathering together, shoulder to shoulder, lifting their voices not in anger but in hope, and that’s where a band like Flaming Justice.
The Project:

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#music #film
January 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Lets get inspired! open.substack.com/pub/growingu...

#MLK #community #ICE #revolution #honor #respect #change #bethechange #humanity #humanrights #civilrights #government #congress #remember
Justice Begins With One Brave Voice
Inspired by John Denver: A tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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US corporations better start thinking about what's happening on the street. The world is watching how they stand up and defend their brand, employees and customers! A caring brand matters!
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#ICE #Corporations #brand #marketing #financial #investors #CEO
A Brand Worth Keeping Honest
Inspired by John Denver
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January 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Its all about the message!

A new Protest shirt says it all!

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#gonzo #HunterSThompson #protest #ICE #NoKings #WhiteHouse #executiveoverreach #indivisible
Shop the Going Gonzo Collection on HappyTrailsAnimation's Artist Shop | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more
Growing up in 70's - 80's Aspen with Hunter S. Thompson was growing up gonzo by default, a childhood steeped in rebellion, sharp humor, and fearless curiosity. Adults argued ideas instead of obeying r...
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January 11, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Ode to my old Aspen roots: A New Years movie review!

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#Aspen #TheAspenTimes #AspenDailyNews #movie #movies #memories #film #filmfestival #ISISTheater #GrowingUpAspen
Aspen as Shangri-La: A Lost Horizon Revisited
A New Years perspective!
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January 6, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Lets keep it real!.... open.substack.com/pub/growingu...

#Venezuela #oil #drugs #corporations #branding #corporatebranding
Fear and Branding in the American Empire
Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson
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January 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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New Kickstarter Project: Flaming Justice Music Videos

In times like these, when the noise can feel louder than the truth and people feel scattered instead of together, it matters deeply to support projects like the Flaming Justice music videos.
The Project:
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December 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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A time for reflections!

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#movie #moviereview #newyearseve #NewYearsResolution #generations #Xgen #millennials #zgeneration #fathertime #telluridefilmfestival #reflections #lookingback #timelapse #perspective
How Old Films Shape New Generations
A Telluride Film Festival Tribute: And A New Years look at perspectives through time!
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December 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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n times like these, when the country feels pulled apart at every seam, the wisest investment we can make is in projects that gently, stubbornly bring people back together.

Kickstarter project:
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#CreativeRevolution #FutureOfMedia
#CreatorsUnite #fund #peace
December 23, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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There’s a quiet strength that rises when a community decides to carry a song together, passing the hat not for profit, but for purpose, and that’s where "Flaming Justice" is planting its roots.

Kickstarter Project:
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#anthemsofresistance #MusicForTheMovement
December 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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At Happy Trails Animation, our exploration into AI-assisted projects feels less like a tech pivot and more like a natural evolution of the way we’ve always worked, blending hand-crafted style, storytelling, and experimentation.
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#ArtIsResistance #SpeakOutNow
10 Music Videos: Flaming Justice
Songs for a Country at the Crossroads
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December 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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We’re making Flaming Justice songs like open-sky battle hymns, meant to wake hearts, lift voices, and remind America who we are before the quiet shadows take hold.

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#WearTheCause #music #StandForHumanRights #VoicesForJustice #MusicForChange #SongsOfFreedom #HumanityFirst
Rise Up and Roar by Flaming Justice
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December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Dear Corporate Executives: Don’t let Obamacare laps or the real battle will be at your door.

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#corporation #brand #marketing #CEO #humanity #CivilWar #fight #insurance #executive #financial #medical #obamacare
The Real American Civil War: Rich vs. Poor in the Age of MAGA Madness
Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson
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December 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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A politically inspired QR code interactive music video shirt about the power of the people

Holiday Sale $13 Tees + Everything On Sale!
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#AnthemsOfAction #tshirt
December 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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A rising collective of artists, filmmakers, musicians, writers can still shake the walls of power.
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#LearnFromHistory #ProtectDemocracy #TruthOverExtremism
#DefendTheFuture #HistoryMatters #StandAgainstHate
#UnitedForJustice #NeverAgainIsNow #CourageInCommunity
Orange Mirage by Flaming Justice
YouTube video by The Flame
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December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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A rising collective of artists, filmmakers, musicians, writers can still shake the walls of power.
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#LearnFromHistory #ProtectDemocracy #TruthOverExtremism
#DefendTheFuture #HistoryMatters #StandAgainstHate
#UnitedForJustice #NeverAgainIsNow #CourageInCommunity
Learning From History to Protect Our Future
Inspired by John Denver
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December 2, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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I grew up in Aspen during the 70s-80s. The influential parents of my time there ranged from John Denver to Hunter S. Thompson. Trying to find ways to inspire influencers of today by some of the originals…before the computer.

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#influencer #MarjorieTaylorGreene
Greene’s Chance to Reshape History
Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson
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November 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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I grew up in Aspen during the 70s-80s. The influential parents of my time there ranged from John Denver to Hunter S. Thompson. Trying to find ways to inspire influencers of today by some of the originals…before the computer. open.substack.com/pub/growingu...

#shirts #influencers #change #inspire
Flaming Justice Revives Meaning in Influencer Culture
A new voice of inspiration
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November 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Growing up in a town where the entertainment industry comes to get away sure does give you some interesting perspective.

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#Aspen #entertainment #Movies #film #shorts #animation #growingupaspen #hollywood #series #streaming #story
Aspen Kids Talk Shop
Students of the industry... Podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Check out these cool interactive call to action shirts. As the county comes to a halt is time to write your congressmen.

These shirts make for fun conversations.
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The full selection of shirts and issues!

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November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM