He could notice things. He could see what other people
would miss, take no notice, or forget. All the details were adding up for
him for a bigger story. He never knew why it all was working so well and
why it was making others angry. His family could be traced down to 1700s,
and the Great Book of Family Traditions was written in 1876. His gift was
not listed for any of the family members. He was jotting down his discoveries,
but never had the courage to weave them into one story that would have
a beginning, the development of an event, and an action followed by the
ending. Instead, he’d beat his drum to send a message this way. Each
story was vivid to him, so he felt it was obvious and easy to follow. Each
of his audio stories consisted of many differentiated beatings, snapping,
or flat hand rhythmical touching that could emphasize the drama. His aim
was to show the conflict, its resolution, and always a happy ending, which
he felt was his musical signature. During the eye of the conflict the sound
was so powerful and dangerous that many wanted to seek some shelter, just
to stay safe.