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The island

“The island” painted with gouache by May Bender (Mom) in 1948.
“The island” composed and performed with banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 4, 2025.

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Winding way duet for concertina and guitar

“Tyler Hall Garden” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
“Winding way duet for concertina and guitar” composed and performed by Sanford Ross Bender on July 1, 2025.

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Thank you for letting me know

“Trumpet vine” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 29, 2025.
“Thank you for letting me know” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on June 28, 2025.

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We get along some of the time

“Summer flowers” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania on June 25, 2025.
“We get along some of the time” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 25, 2025.
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Continental drift

“Drifting on Lake Galena” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Peace Valley Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 22, 2025.
“Continental drift” composed and performed with guitar and mandolin by Sanford Ross Bender on June 22, 2025.
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Be safe, my love

“A forest within another” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Tyler State Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 17, 2025.
“Be safe, my love” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 16, 2025.
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Blown down from the north

“Jumping pony” drawn by Sandy Ross bender in sketchbook on June 12, 2025.
“Blown down from the north” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sandy Ross Bender on June 14, 2025.
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Carousel of ponies

“Carousel ” photographed at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont on May 24, 2025.
“Carousel of ponies” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 5, 2025.
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Fire dance

“Trident Sunset” photographed in Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender in December 2024
“Fire dance” composed and performed with guitar and howls by Sanford Ross Bender and Wolves on May 27, 2025.

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To the fallen and the falling on Memorial Day

“Round barn in Shelburne, Vermont” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on May 25, 2025
“To the fallen and falling on Memorial Day” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on May 26, 2025.