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+# lull
+
+relaxing sounds
+
+## to do
+
+* save volume preferences to disk
+* error handling (popup dialogue)
+* create logo/cover image
+* cross-compile to Windows?
+* get some good nature sounds
+    * rain
+    * rain on tin roof
+    * campfire
+    * wind
+    * waves