My Observations

Awakening

Episode 1

Physical Items

  • John William James Letter
  • Listening Friends of America Letter
  • Paper Cup
  • Photocopy of Newspaper Article
  • The Star Chart
  • The String
  • The Swan

Websites

  • ...Listening Friends of America

Physical Items

John William James Letter

Observation #1

Certain redacted words/phrases from the photocopy of newspaper article can be found in this letter.

Observation #2

Words/phrases that are taken from the accompanying redacted article:

  • the leaky pipe
  • carries more water
  • breaks and leaks
  • are
  • more likely to show
  • depression
  • to last decades
  • and perhaps a century

Listening Friends of America Letter

Observation

George Madson's title is "Vice-President and Chief Welcoming Agent".

Paper Cup

Observation #1

The medicine cup attributes to Friend being in a psych ward.

Observation #2

Has JWJ stopped taking his meds?

Photocopy of Newspaper Article

Observation #1

The full article can be found online by searching for the headline.

Observation #2 - Relevant Words/Phrases

  • the leaky pipe
  • carries more water
  • breaks and leaks
  • are
  • more likely to show
  • depression
  • to last decades
  • and perhaps a century

Observation #3 - Irrelevant Words/Phrases

  • Scott
  • The Baltimore Sun
  • Mulberry Street
  • Mulberry
  • Greene
  • Paca
  • York Road
  • Cockeysville
  • Centre Street
  • Mount Vernon
  • Kurt Kocher
  • Kocher
  • Kocher
  • Adrienne Barnes
  • Barnes
  • Mulberry

The Star Chart

Observation #1

Found in "Easy Stars" lesson book.

Observation #2 - Constellations

  • Cygnus: The Swan or Northern Cross
  • Cepheus: King of Aethiopia; married to Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda
  • Andromeda: Daughter of Cassiopeia
  • Lacerta: The Lizard
  • Cassiopeia: The queen of Aethiopia; wife of King Cepheus of Aethiopia and mother of Princess Andromeda
  • Draco: Dragon
  • Ursa Minor: The smaller bear/the lesser bear
  • Camelopardis: The Giraffe
  • Ursa Major: The great bear/the larger bear; associated with Callisto
  • Lynx: The Cat
  • Lyra: Lyre; represented as a vulture or an eagle carrying a lyre, and hence is sometimes referred to as Vultur Cadens or Aquila Cadens, respectively / Not shown on star chart; to the left of Cygnus

The String

Observation #1

First choice for upholstery, leatherwork, auto interiors, banners and flags, sports gear, horse saddles and tack, knife sheaths, gun holsters, fishing lures, and briefcases.

Observation #2

Bonded???

  • Resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and sunlight.

Observation #3

Possibly from a harp in the music room.

  • Inspector notes say to secure locks in music room.
  • Lyra constellation relates to a lyre, which is a harp.

The Swan

Observation #1

Relates to the constellation Cygnus on the star chart.

Observation #2

Found in "Infant's Cabinet of Birds and Beasts" book.

  • The Swan next to The Vulture
  • Cygnus next to Lyra (constellations)

Observation #3

An adult female swan is called a pen, which JWJ wishes he had.

Websites

...Listening Friends of America

Observation #1 - Inspector Notes Database

File:

  • RS013K

Observation #2 - Inspector Notes Database

Password:

  • RS013K9DF

Observation #3 - Inspector Notes Database → Inspector: Rachel Scalione

  1. LFoA Welcome Letter: Untampered
  2. Patient Letter: Patient does not reveal sensitive information. Letter is typed, patient under sharps-free supervision
  3. Medicine Cup, Crushed: Patient included for unknown reasons. No residue, safe
  4. Small Section of Nylon String: Request security to ensure proper locks on music room.
  5. Picture Card of Swan: Image copied from book in library, patient made card in arts and crafts. Patient seems to be focusing on swans recently.
  6. Star Chart: Another image copied and printed in arts and crafts. No idea why he chose those particular constellations.
  7. Article: Certain words and phrases redacted.