Lucas Dahmm (he/him)
@lucasdahmm.com
piano & trombone, Illinois-based educator and composer 🍎🎶
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got approval for IMEC and my first continuing education course
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 AM
got approval for IMEC and my first continuing education course
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury
it's been a bit busy, but glad to have this reread during October (and a bit of November). while some things have clearly aged, Bradbury's lurid descriptions are still ample fuel for the mind's eye. also, the audiobook for this was very nice!
it's been a bit busy, but glad to have this reread during October (and a bit of November). while some things have clearly aged, Bradbury's lurid descriptions are still ample fuel for the mind's eye. also, the audiobook for this was very nice!
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury
it's been a bit busy, but glad to have this reread during October (and a bit of November). while some things have clearly aged, Bradbury's lurid descriptions are still ample fuel for the mind's eye. also, the audiobook for this was very nice!
it's been a bit busy, but glad to have this reread during October (and a bit of November). while some things have clearly aged, Bradbury's lurid descriptions are still ample fuel for the mind's eye. also, the audiobook for this was very nice!
Kokoroko at Thalia Hall tonight
August 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Kokoroko at Thalia Hall tonight
"We'll Prescribe You a Cat" by Syou Ishida
supremely heartfelt, this one showcases the impact that furry friends can have on us at all stages of life, how they can open us up to more than we thought ourselves capable of. a nice quick read to give yourself a smile
supremely heartfelt, this one showcases the impact that furry friends can have on us at all stages of life, how they can open us up to more than we thought ourselves capable of. a nice quick read to give yourself a smile
August 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"We'll Prescribe You a Cat" by Syou Ishida
supremely heartfelt, this one showcases the impact that furry friends can have on us at all stages of life, how they can open us up to more than we thought ourselves capable of. a nice quick read to give yourself a smile
supremely heartfelt, this one showcases the impact that furry friends can have on us at all stages of life, how they can open us up to more than we thought ourselves capable of. a nice quick read to give yourself a smile
orientation at the new job starts tomorrow
July 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
orientation at the new job starts tomorrow
had a great time seeing @ifycomedy.com last night at the Lincoln Lodge!
July 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
had a great time seeing @ifycomedy.com last night at the Lincoln Lodge!
"The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau" by Graeme Macrae Burnett
another book club selection! a very pessimistic depiction the world that, while engaging, leaves behind a hollow feeling. also, essentially only male characters have agency in this, so definitely showing its age
another book club selection! a very pessimistic depiction the world that, while engaging, leaves behind a hollow feeling. also, essentially only male characters have agency in this, so definitely showing its age
July 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau" by Graeme Macrae Burnett
another book club selection! a very pessimistic depiction the world that, while engaging, leaves behind a hollow feeling. also, essentially only male characters have agency in this, so definitely showing its age
another book club selection! a very pessimistic depiction the world that, while engaging, leaves behind a hollow feeling. also, essentially only male characters have agency in this, so definitely showing its age
this has been in my head for the last 16 hours
June 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
this has been in my head for the last 16 hours
"Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil" by @deathbybadger.bsky.social
witty, evocative, and incredibly fulfilling, this book had me on the edge of my seat more than anything else recently. so good that it has revived an old habit of staying up too late on school nights to finish up a great book :)
witty, evocative, and incredibly fulfilling, this book had me on the edge of my seat more than anything else recently. so good that it has revived an old habit of staying up too late on school nights to finish up a great book :)
May 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
"Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil" by @deathbybadger.bsky.social
witty, evocative, and incredibly fulfilling, this book had me on the edge of my seat more than anything else recently. so good that it has revived an old habit of staying up too late on school nights to finish up a great book :)
witty, evocative, and incredibly fulfilling, this book had me on the edge of my seat more than anything else recently. so good that it has revived an old habit of staying up too late on school nights to finish up a great book :)
performance tomorrow!
April 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
performance tomorrow!
"The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin.
extremely digestible, this is an interesting experience in seeing how critiques of patriarchy have remained relevant for over 50 years now. another banger from the local book club
extremely digestible, this is an interesting experience in seeing how critiques of patriarchy have remained relevant for over 50 years now. another banger from the local book club
April 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin.
extremely digestible, this is an interesting experience in seeing how critiques of patriarchy have remained relevant for over 50 years now. another banger from the local book club
extremely digestible, this is an interesting experience in seeing how critiques of patriarchy have remained relevant for over 50 years now. another banger from the local book club
back in September my bag was stolen with most of my keys and wallet, which was a huge pain.
anyways, today i broke out the Dremel and now my ride has been freed 😌
anyways, today i broke out the Dremel and now my ride has been freed 😌
March 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
back in September my bag was stolen with most of my keys and wallet, which was a huge pain.
anyways, today i broke out the Dremel and now my ride has been freed 😌
anyways, today i broke out the Dremel and now my ride has been freed 😌
sometimes you just need to vibe in the opening measures of sunday in the park
March 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
sometimes you just need to vibe in the opening measures of sunday in the park
"The Caretaker" by Ron Rash.
very enjoyable, with a few spots that hit me emotionally more than I thought it would. not groundbreaking but it is a solid book club read (which is what I read it for)
very enjoyable, with a few spots that hit me emotionally more than I thought it would. not groundbreaking but it is a solid book club read (which is what I read it for)
March 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"The Caretaker" by Ron Rash.
very enjoyable, with a few spots that hit me emotionally more than I thought it would. not groundbreaking but it is a solid book club read (which is what I read it for)
very enjoyable, with a few spots that hit me emotionally more than I thought it would. not groundbreaking but it is a solid book club read (which is what I read it for)
evening was not ruined, will soon be seeking recourse from @adamconover.net
February 22, 2025 at 5:25 AM
evening was not ruined, will soon be seeking recourse from @adamconover.net
"If I Were A Racist: Exploring Racism in Music Teaching" by Nathan Holder.
a very quick read but touches on a lot that makes me reflect on my own pedagogy. much of what the book says is reflected in my teaching, but it still challenges me to do more. a good read for any music educator
a very quick read but touches on a lot that makes me reflect on my own pedagogy. much of what the book says is reflected in my teaching, but it still challenges me to do more. a good read for any music educator
February 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"If I Were A Racist: Exploring Racism in Music Teaching" by Nathan Holder.
a very quick read but touches on a lot that makes me reflect on my own pedagogy. much of what the book says is reflected in my teaching, but it still challenges me to do more. a good read for any music educator
a very quick read but touches on a lot that makes me reflect on my own pedagogy. much of what the book says is reflected in my teaching, but it still challenges me to do more. a good read for any music educator
"Model Home" by @riverssolomon.bsky.social.
gripping, this book is the embodiment of "haunted by trauma." it is filled by characters who do not have their shit figured out, who are desperate to avoid repeating their parents' mistakes. i felt enraptured, knowing the horror within us has no face
gripping, this book is the embodiment of "haunted by trauma." it is filled by characters who do not have their shit figured out, who are desperate to avoid repeating their parents' mistakes. i felt enraptured, knowing the horror within us has no face
January 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
"Model Home" by @riverssolomon.bsky.social.
gripping, this book is the embodiment of "haunted by trauma." it is filled by characters who do not have their shit figured out, who are desperate to avoid repeating their parents' mistakes. i felt enraptured, knowing the horror within us has no face
gripping, this book is the embodiment of "haunted by trauma." it is filled by characters who do not have their shit figured out, who are desperate to avoid repeating their parents' mistakes. i felt enraptured, knowing the horror within us has no face
someone is not very good at the hiding part of hide and seek
December 21, 2024 at 1:22 AM
someone is not very good at the hiding part of hide and seek
midwesting my besting
December 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
midwesting my besting
trying to fit into clothes from pre-2020
December 14, 2024 at 8:57 PM
trying to fit into clothes from pre-2020
If you see this, drop a pic from the last place your passport was stamped.
Osaka, Japan! such a lovely time
Osaka, Japan! such a lovely time
December 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM
If you see this, drop a pic from the last place your passport was stamped.
Osaka, Japan! such a lovely time
Osaka, Japan! such a lovely time
12/9 - Foster by Claire Keegan
checked it out for a local book club and glad i did! wonderfully immersive imagery that uses its rural locale to tell the story of family, grief, and family found again
checked it out for a local book club and glad i did! wonderfully immersive imagery that uses its rural locale to tell the story of family, grief, and family found again
December 10, 2024 at 1:20 AM
12/9 - Foster by Claire Keegan
checked it out for a local book club and glad i did! wonderfully immersive imagery that uses its rural locale to tell the story of family, grief, and family found again
checked it out for a local book club and glad i did! wonderfully immersive imagery that uses its rural locale to tell the story of family, grief, and family found again
it's okay let them all groove
December 9, 2024 at 1:40 AM
it's okay let them all groove