In the farthest left corner of America, where the Pacific Ocean decides to give land a chance, lies the magical state of WA - Washington! No, not Washington D.C. where the president lives, but the other Washington, the one with the giant green trees, the mighty Mount Rainier, and the sweet smell of apples wafting through the air! It’s a place where rain is a regular visitor and where the city of Seattle smiles proudly underneath the Space Needle's gaze. Now, the kids in Washington, they're something special. You see, they participate in a quirky little activity called songwriting. Yes, they create melodies and rhythms that would make even the grumpiest of grumps tap their feet! Take for instance, our cool, imaginary friend, Strummer the Sasquatch. Strummer is as funny as they come, with his fuzzy fur, big feet, and a heart that beats in tunes. He's always playing his magical guitar, strumming songs about everything he sees - from the soaring eagles in the sky, to the squiggly worms in the dirt. Strummer and his pals, kids from all corners of Washington, gather around campfires, in classrooms, and even on ferry decks. They write songs about the rain that pours, the whales that breach, the coffee that brews, and the fun they have just being kids in Washington. Their songs echo through the mountains, bounce off the Pacific waves, and float up into the evergreen trees, filling Washington with the sweetest melodies. So, if you ever find yourself in the enchanting state of Washington, listen closely. You might just hear the laughter-filled tunes of Strummer the Sasquatch and his songwriting buddies, a testament to the magic and wonder that is the state of WA.

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