Reading with Toussaint Urban Home Companion
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Toussaint Morrison reads short stories written by himself, covering the course of his life, chronicling his adventures as a musician, paraprofessional, and artist.
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The Epic Run of The Engine From '97
A '97 Honda Civic only has so many rides in it. This is the story of an engine's final ride before being replaced. The story and soul of this vehicle's final day are as follows...
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Masterpieces of My Mother
We all experience our first sense of loss differently. In my case, it came in the form of 10 cards vacuum packaged neatly into a foil wrap. Here's how my mother helped me navigate a lifelong lesson I'll never soon forget.
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Maria On My Mind
When asked to perform spoken word at an event regarding mental health, Toussaint is suspiciously surprised by the curation of the show, as well as memories drawn up from those not in attendance.
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Door Man Sees All
Toussaint waits to pick up money from a venue after performing a live show in Milwaukee, WI. While waiting, he finds himself reflecting on another musician who waited for pay outside of venues as well... his grandfather. Find out more about this story at www.ReadingWithToussaint.com
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Ashley the Apostle
When a half-hour standoff between Toussaint and a student, during his one-time stint working at a For-Profit Daycare, turns to an invaluable educational moment neither party thought was possible. Find out more about this story at www.ReadingWithToussaint.com