DESCRIBING PEOPLE

Reminders can either suck or are awesome. For Allison Austen the reminder by the door and the one in the mirror were ones she wished she could forget. But are reminders so bad? Even the ones that remind us about the times we would rather forget? Also, who doesn’t enjoy a good shoe-throwing and scissor happiness? ——— Song: “Lunis the Moon” by Ketsa. To hear more of his music please check out: http://ketsamusic.com/ Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 13 May 2019

Streak-free is an episode a little different than the normal description. Not exactly about a specific person, but rather about two non-specific people and a brown paper recycle bag. ----------------------- Songs: “Harmony” by Alan Špiljak.  To hear more of his music please check out: https://soundcloud.com/alanspiljak or to contact him: https://www.instagram.com/alan.spiljak/  Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out:  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T  ----------------------- Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski 05 April 2019

  Dan Dixon bought a gift card for $72. Here’s why. ——— Songs: “Curious Nature” by Ketsa  To hear more of his music please check out: http://ketsamusic.com/ Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 05 March 2019

I passed a man, Ronald Davies, holding a sign, and it gave me a thought. ——— Song: “Even When We Fall” by Philipp Weigl.  To hear more of his music please check out: http://phweigl.wixsite.com/music-production-mp Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 22 January 2019

The hidden, unspoken language that was birthed before we invented languages. When we grunted and pointed, waved our arms and did not listen to podcasts. It’s a language we are birthed with. The language of the Inner. Jonas Edelman would think this is ridiculous, and you might too. ——— Song: “Western Shores” by Philipp Weigl.  To hear more of his music please check out: http://phweigl.wixsite.com/music-production-mp Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 08 January 2019

We, humans, have this need to label everything we come across. Maybe it’s evolutionary, instinctual, or taught, but it’s there. We see, label, and move on. Even, and especially, with our own self. Nora Long and her outward appearance had always been questioned, needing a label. But we, as she did, forget that we have a spark in each of our true self, and is not found in our image or life, but in the core of our being. Sometimes a just takes one thing for us to remember it again. ——— Song: “Sullen Faced” by Ketsa To hear more of his music please check out: http://ketsamusic.com// Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 24 November 2018

We all have moments in our lives that shape us, the way we think, believe, hope. Some big and epic moments, most small and seemly insignificant ones. But no matter, they hold our lives in their hands, and we must either accept that or reshape ourselves from them. This is Ian Sanders’ moment. ——— Songs: “Somber Heart” by Lee Rosever (licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0) To hear more of his music please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/ Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 27 October 2018

Marcy’s walls were covered in posters of her favorite places, bands, movies, etc., but never did she think she would ever be on one herself. Especially this kind: a missing person one. But she’s not missing, really, she’s running for her life in a forest from creatures beyond her nightmares. She is not alone in this nightmare, because she’s not dreaming. Welcome back to The Forest of the Night. ——— Songs: “The Asylum” by Sara Afonso (licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), and “Nowhere to Turn” Ketsa (licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). To learn more about their music please check out: Sara Afonso: https://soundcloud.com/sara_afonso, Ketsa: http://ketsamusic.com/ Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 23 October 2018

Few know it exists, but those that do are marked for life...if they get out. At a party floating in the pool, with something as harmless as a selfie to hopefully impress a girl, Eli Mark discovers its existence. Welcome to The Forest of the Night. ——— Songs: “The Asylum” by Sara Afonso (licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), and “Payload” Metre (licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). To learn more about their music please check out: Sara Afonso: https://soundcloud.com/sara_afonso, Metre: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/ Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 11 October 2018

June Jackson described through the eyes of her daughter, 8-year old Sophie. The point of view of a child can often overlook the hard, sad, frightening times. It’s only when we get older do we see passed the filter of love. Hopefully not always. ——— Music: “Free Tone Textures” by Small Colin. To learn more about him and his stunning music please check out: http://smallcolin.com/ (song licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 01 October 2018

In the Modern Age, or as humans called it, The Age of the Machines, Lincoln Gierek could be the key to changing to future, but there is a problem... ——— Music: "Shame" by Sea of Aland. To learn more about him and his stunning music please check out: facebook.com/seaofaland (song licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 14 September 2018

For years Jolie Flores woke every morning before the sun rose to try to pray, but she never found the words, let alone a prayer. But for some reason, she kept trying. Maybe to be closer to God, or to understand her life, or to keep the memory of her nana alive one more day. ——— Music: "Sleepwalker II" by Sergey Cheremisinov. To learn more about him and his beautiful music please check out: www.s-cheremisinov.com (song licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 31 August 2018

Haunting as this description may be, William Evans will forever haunt my memory, and hopefully yours now as well. ——— Music: "YT HP2" by Yann Terrien. To learn more about him and his stunning music please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Yan_Terrien (song licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 21 August 2018

That line between the horizon and the sky always called to Andrew, but he gave up on ever reaching it, until he loses his everything. ——— Get your own "stay woke but don't wake" tank or other cool things! https://sckaliski.threadless.com/designs/stay-woke-but-dont-wake/mens/tank ——— Music: "Marée" by Kai Engel. To learn more about him and his stunning music please check out: http://www.kai-engel.com (song licensed under (CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 15 August 2018

On a cafe’s balcony at the edge of the world, Jane drops a coin over the edge and into the waters below and makes a wish. ——— Music: "LifeWaltz" by læi. To learn more about him and his stunning music please check out: https://lacrymosa.tuxfamily.org (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 08 August 2018

This episode is because of the Carr Fire here in Northern California where the nightmare of the flames has forever affected and changed lives. This description is of the man Stanley Hall, condensed to just a moment in time but taken from multiple moments that I experienced or witnessed through the fire. ——— If you want to help with the Carr Fire, here are some ways: https://www.redding.com/story/news/2018/07/30/carr-fire-what-you-can-do-help/865422002/ ——— Music: "HeartBeats" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 01 August 2018

Could Father Rosa or the poets and artists be the only ones that could hear and understand the language of the heart? 10-year-old Paloma Diaz wondered. ——— Poem: “HOPE” IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS by Emily Dickinson: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42889/hope-is-the-thing-with-feathers-314 Music: "Midnight" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 24 July 2018

What if there was an alternate life on an alternate planet. These would be Milo Ward's. ——— Music: "Sun Won't Rise" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 18 July 2018

When you have a common name spelled uncommonly instincts from thousands of years long passed kick back in. Meet Birdi Carter and the barista who took her coffee order. ——— Music: "Told You So" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. 10 July 2018

Tom Nicks with the moon and stars carried on his back and the expanse of the universe in his eyes. ——— Music: "One Evening" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 26 June 2018

Molly Jenns was the last living relative in her family, but she wasn't alone, really. Or was she? There were always the shadows. ——— Music: "Told You So" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 19 June 2018

When you look through a raindrop everything is upside down, warped to fit in the orb of water. Could this be a metaphor for how each of us views life? Adi Monroe's life might feel upside down, but maybe it's all viewpoint. ——— Music: "Still Waiting" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 12 June 2018

Phil Takagi got his kid Wednesdays and every other weekend, but this Wednesday flowed a little different. This is part 3, the final and last part! Check out part 1 and 2 if you haven't yet. ——— Music: "Waxing Waning" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 06 June 2018

The ghosts that haunt us, and the ones that haunt Olivia Quist. To be continued. This is part 2, check out part 1 if you haven't yet, and stay tuned for part 3. ——— Music: "Lunis the Moon" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 29 May 2018

Noah Wallace's life battery was losing power, the only thing keeping him going was the routine of it all. To be continued. This is part 1, stay tuned for part 2. ——— Music: "Wounds" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. // Hosted on Anchor.fm // 15 May 2018

He was in love with Eleanor Austin. ——— Music: "Catching Feathers" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his awesome music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 6 May 2018

Emily Shepherd wasn't what the beauty industry would consider anything special, but neither were the moments in life she craved. A strange thing happens when you look at something longer than a passing glance, you find the beauty in it, or at least that how it worked for Emily. ——— Music: "Nearly Nowhere" by Ketsa. To learn more about him and his beautiful music please check out: www.ketsamusic.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0). Intro music: “Metro is Breathing” by Kosta T. To learn more about him and his beautiful music as well please check out: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T (song licensed under CC BY 3.0). ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm // 1 May 2018

Marek Minkowski was left on the shore of Europe to start a new life in America as Mark Minks, all told through an old photograph. ——— Music: "rigonfiamento del cuore (piano solo)" by Reeder. To learn more about him and his beautiful music please check out www.iamreeder.com (song licensed under CC BY 4.0) ——— @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 24 April 2018

Life is like a white table cover, a wise woman once told me. ---- @describingppl is written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 17 April 2018

Dale Ingrams was a man of few words, even less hair, and many freckles. Every evening (except Wednesdays) he pushed a broom, counting tiles. ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 10 April 2018

Rosalia finds there is no loneliness with light, burnt meteorites, and dead skin cells, i.e., dust. ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 03 April 2018

A man loses himself in the sky, or perhaps he's just insane. This episode of Describing People leaves it up to you to decide. ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 27 March 2018

I describe what the heck a call-in is, and then a special call-in from a friend and poet, Paul O'Mahony. To listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sckaliski

For Irena, the writing is literally on the wall. ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 20 March 2018

If there was a soul's scale, Herb Isaacs would see it always tipped to one side. ——— Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 13 March 2018

There was something about Clair Lawrence that never fully belonged to her: her nose. ___ Written and produced by Sarrah Kaliski. Hosted on Anchor.fm 6 March 2018

The first episode of Describing People will be airing tomorrow! But first, coffee! Then after that... call-ins from listeners on Anchor.fm

The introduction of my one and only brand spanking new podcast "DESCRIBING PEOPLE"