Ahniwa
@ahniwa.bsky.social
In order of importance, I am a papa, a husband, a dog parent, a songwriter / musician, and a librarian. Other things I enjoy include: motorcycles, darts, swing music, lindy hop, reading, writing, video games, tabletop games / rpgs, and electric cars.
I haven't really figured out the "what's next" when it comes to my music, but I am pushing myself and getting my music on Bandcamp has been one of my first next steps. As of today, I have four years of songwriting up and available, totaling 152 songs. Check them out, if you like! ahniwa.bandcamp.com
Ahniwa Ferrari
I'm a librarian and songwriter in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
I write new, original songs every week and post them on my YouTube channel.
I also moderate the Songaweek subreddit.
ahniwa.bandcamp.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I haven't really figured out the "what's next" when it comes to my music, but I am pushing myself and getting my music on Bandcamp has been one of my first next steps. As of today, I have four years of songwriting up and available, totaling 152 songs. Check them out, if you like! ahniwa.bandcamp.com
This song is about hope, but also about manifestation. Times are hard, but even so, the seeds that we plant today will bear fruit tomorrow, so let's plant with intention. youtu.be/ZYGn1PA6t-E?...
All Who Wonder (Original Song)
YouTube video by Ahniwa Ferrari
youtu.be
April 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This song is about hope, but also about manifestation. Times are hard, but even so, the seeds that we plant today will bear fruit tomorrow, so let's plant with intention. youtu.be/ZYGn1PA6t-E?...
Reposted by Ahniwa
IMLS which provides federal funding for Libraries is under attack right now by DOGE.
The American Library Association has published this FAQ and call to action. Give it a read…
www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
The American Library Association has published this FAQ and call to action. Give it a read…
www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
FAQ: Executive Order Targeting IMLS
This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.
www.ala.org
March 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
IMLS which provides federal funding for Libraries is under attack right now by DOGE.
The American Library Association has published this FAQ and call to action. Give it a read…
www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
The American Library Association has published this FAQ and call to action. Give it a read…
www.ala.org/faq-executiv...
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries
www.everylibrary.org
March 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Dear friends, today is Bandcamp Friday and I have finally (FINALLY) gotten some of my own music up and available for purchase. My songwriting efforts from 2021 and 2022 are both available. You can find both of my albums up at ahniwa.bandcamp.com and I thank you in advance for your support!
Ahniwa Ferrari
I'm a librarian and songwriter in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
I write new, original songs every week and post them on my YouTube channel.
I also moderate the Songaweek subreddit.
ahniwa.bandcamp.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dear friends, today is Bandcamp Friday and I have finally (FINALLY) gotten some of my own music up and available for purchase. My songwriting efforts from 2021 and 2022 are both available. You can find both of my albums up at ahniwa.bandcamp.com and I thank you in advance for your support!
I identify as: www.anthropocenepoetry.org/post/some-po...
some possible genders by Jonathan Kinsman
ballboy / girl guide / motherfucker / ratking / her majesty / emcee / ladykiller / ex-lover / godfather / grave cleric / cock-jockey / cruel mistress / bootlicker / jobsworth / test-tube baby ...
www.anthropocenepoetry.org
February 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I identify as: www.anthropocenepoetry.org/post/some-po...
Stoked that ours is the first library, IN THE WORLD, to own and check out a copy of Bad Baby Lich Lords, the new game from @rosscowman.bsky.social and @deernicorn.bsky.social . This game is adorable and I'm psyched to play it.
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Stoked that ours is the first library, IN THE WORLD, to own and check out a copy of Bad Baby Lich Lords, the new game from @rosscowman.bsky.social and @deernicorn.bsky.social . This game is adorable and I'm psyched to play it.
Maybe it's time for more of us to stand up and make some questionable choices. youtu.be/HC628t8R9uo?...
Make Questionable Choices (Original Song)
YouTube video by Ahniwa Ferrari
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Maybe it's time for more of us to stand up and make some questionable choices. youtu.be/HC628t8R9uo?...
Zephyr's delightful book review of Tegan and Sara's book, Junior High, which they finished in one sitting. I think this kid may have a future as a professional book reviewer (though they should probably work on their procrastination).
February 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Zephyr's delightful book review of Tegan and Sara's book, Junior High, which they finished in one sitting. I think this kid may have a future as a professional book reviewer (though they should probably work on their procrastination).
Just puppy paw prints in the snow.
February 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Just puppy paw prints in the snow.
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I'm not often allowed near the display cases, so it was fun today to gather materials and put together this display remembering Nikki Giovanni. I wanted to do one back when she passed, but this timing is good since it lines up with Black History Month!
January 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I'm not often allowed near the display cases, so it was fun today to gather materials and put together this display remembering Nikki Giovanni. I wanted to do one back when she passed, but this timing is good since it lines up with Black History Month!
Just thought the fog was nice yesterday morning, so snapped this on the way into the library.
January 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Just thought the fog was nice yesterday morning, so snapped this on the way into the library.
Oonagh is "hiding" behind this tree so she doesn't have to come inside. Spoiler: she did come inside.
January 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Oonagh is "hiding" behind this tree so she doesn't have to come inside. Spoiler: she did come inside.
Sometimes it's hard to have a bad day just because it's so darned pretty around here. It doesn't come through super well in this photo, but the sun peaking through these rainforest trees was just captivating.
January 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sometimes it's hard to have a bad day just because it's so darned pretty around here. It doesn't come through super well in this photo, but the sun peaking through these rainforest trees was just captivating.
Flannel and tee-shirt? Guess I'm channeling the 90s today, and it's probably @geistx.bsky.social 's fault! A little more hair, some Aspen cologne, and I'm right back in high school!
... okay, a lot more hair.
... okay, a lot more hair.
January 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Flannel and tee-shirt? Guess I'm channeling the 90s today, and it's probably @geistx.bsky.social 's fault! A little more hair, some Aspen cologne, and I'm right back in high school!
... okay, a lot more hair.
... okay, a lot more hair.
Nice little morning ride to work, but also, brrrrrrr!
January 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Nice little morning ride to work, but also, brrrrrrr!
A little snippet of my newest song, Time Ticks Away. Here's to another year of #songaweek even if I already missed one! You can hear the whole thing over on my channel at youtube.com/ahniwa - thanks for listening!
January 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A little snippet of my newest song, Time Ticks Away. Here's to another year of #songaweek even if I already missed one! You can hear the whole thing over on my channel at youtube.com/ahniwa - thanks for listening!
A quieter weekend than I had planned. No motorcycle ride, but got to play darts with a friend, and go on some walks. Hope your weekends were everything you wanted them to be, and wishing you a good week ahead! Here is a photo of a cute sloth taking a hot bath.
January 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A quieter weekend than I had planned. No motorcycle ride, but got to play darts with a friend, and go on some walks. Hope your weekends were everything you wanted them to be, and wishing you a good week ahead! Here is a photo of a cute sloth taking a hot bath.
Loving this book of poetry by Danusha Laméris, and this poem in particular, which to me says both "let things be what they are" and also "we will be okay."
January 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Loving this book of poetry by Danusha Laméris, and this poem in particular, which to me says both "let things be what they are" and also "we will be okay."
Hopefully with the most recent Zuckernonsense we'll see more people come over to this app. It's hard to break the FB monopoly, but there is no time like the present. Pressure your people to make the move!?
Also, to do my part, here are some more photos of my cute doggos.
Also, to do my part, here are some more photos of my cute doggos.
January 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hopefully with the most recent Zuckernonsense we'll see more people come over to this app. It's hard to break the FB monopoly, but there is no time like the present. Pressure your people to make the move!?
Also, to do my part, here are some more photos of my cute doggos.
Also, to do my part, here are some more photos of my cute doggos.
I've just started recording and posting some of the songs that I wrote at the songwriting retreat I attended in July. This is one of my favorites from the group. What do you think of the concept: "There is no such thing as leaving"? youtu.be/CiTFsWgC3Uo?...
The Leaning Tree (Original Song)
YouTube video by Ahniwa Ferrari
youtu.be
December 27, 2024 at 6:38 PM
I've just started recording and posting some of the songs that I wrote at the songwriting retreat I attended in July. This is one of my favorites from the group. What do you think of the concept: "There is no such thing as leaving"? youtu.be/CiTFsWgC3Uo?...
Last week we enjoyed a lovely break down in Seaside, OR with a day-trip to Cannon Beach. We always love the PNW coast in the off-season: quiet (in terms of people), stormy, and always beautiful.
December 26, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Last week we enjoyed a lovely break down in Seaside, OR with a day-trip to Cannon Beach. We always love the PNW coast in the off-season: quiet (in terms of people), stormy, and always beautiful.
I'm mostly just here to share dog pics, I think, but hey, folks should know that I also like a good charcuterie board!
December 11, 2024 at 9:15 PM
I'm mostly just here to share dog pics, I think, but hey, folks should know that I also like a good charcuterie board!