Retired Ames resident makes violins sing again for aspiring musicians

from Talk of Iowa · host Charity Nebbe

Paul Lasley has repaired and donated 18 used violins in the last year for students in need. Also in this episode, ISU psychology professor Doug Gentile shares how acts of kindness towards others can help us take better care of ourselves, too.

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