Lullaby Field Recording for Lia Kohl Number 5. We begin with the sound of chimes in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont at the Cross View Garden in Morrisville in the summer of 2024. Childhood Sweethearts, Fire Cups, Faithful Hearses, all blooming.

Then, after the show I met Megan who was also writing.

Finally, as winter falls in Vermont, queers and trans people meet at the Lamp Shop for Freak Church and say a prayer for life.

This prayer is built on our connection with each other.

Take the hand of the person standing next to you.

Now close your eyes.

Queer and trans people I want you to imagine yourself. Hold yourself in your mind.

See your body holding the hand of the queer person to your left and right.

I want you to imagine yourself growing very old. Damn bitch you look good.
Are those your wrinkled hands? Your gray hair?
Imagine a peaceful morning where you sit on your porch and watch the sun come up.
Remember all the lovers you kissed, all the friends you have. Remember yourself.
You are alive.
You are a queer and trans elder and we need you. We need your life.