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Bringing People Joy Through Bagpipes

Published October 6, 2026 · 4:08

Bringing People Joy Through Bagpipes

Sometimes you run into somebody who just makes your day better.

I'm in Clarksville, Tennessee, and I heard bagpipes playing nearby. Naturally, I had to find out who was playing them.

That's how I met Elijah Ritchie.

Elijah has been playing the bagpipes for about six years after someone at his church originally taught him. Sometimes he takes his bagpipes outside simply to practice and bring a little unexpected joy into people's lives.

I love that.

You don't always need some enormous plan to make somebody's day better.

Sometimes you just go outside and play the bagpipes.

And then Elijah surprised me by playing something I knew I'd heard before.

It took me a second...

Star Wars. 😂

Elijah isn't just playing for fun, either. He's getting his business going again after finishing school and is available to play bagpipes for weddings, funerals, graduations, company functions, and other special events.

He's primarily around Clarksville, Tennessee, and he's currently working on getting his social media presence back up and running.

So we're going to see if we can help him with that.

I even offered to build him a website for free if he wants one.

Why?

Because when you run across somebody using their talent to bring a little happiness into the world, sometimes you ought to help them do more of it.

It was a pleasure meeting you, Elijah.

Keep playing.

And keep bringing people joy.

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