Adding free text (blurb, etc) to the sidebar?

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Maybe this has been answered before, but I didn't see anything for it..

Is there any way I could add a free text area to my sidebar? I've managed to muddle my way through several tutorials to arrive at
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But I'm at a loss to finish  the oooone tiny thing I'd like to have.. Any ideas?