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Life is Like the Perfect Oboe Reed

  • Defense.gov
  • Feb. 13, 2020 | 2:23

She spends up to 18 hours a day on the quest for the perfect oboe reed. She crafts each one by hand. It’s by chance when she turns out one that’s perfect and can actually give you a glimpse into the soul of the person playing it — the perfect reed that is as flawed as life itself.

Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Andrew