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The lady in the tree
I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prestAgainst the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day,And lifts her leafy arms to pray; … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Facebook, Hobbies, My World, Photograph, Social Media, Too Spicy for some
Tagged Joyce Kilmer, lady, Photoshop, tree, women
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Get Your Pig On ~ Seattle BBQ
Saw this loverly mobile porkery this Summer in downtown Seattle when I was taking brother Pete and his lovely new wife to see the Pike Street Market. It just made Suzy and me laugh. Hope you enjoy seeing it as much … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Hobbies, Photograph, Seattle
Tagged BBQ, On Every Street, Pig Mobile, Pike Street Market
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Downsizing is a full-time job
Suzy and I have been packing out the house getting it ready to show. Last night it went on the market and within hours we’d had the first reports back. The first couple were curious; they went upstairs and then … Continue reading
Posted in Clarinet, Hobbies, jazzophone, Lifestyle, My World
Tagged Downsizing, moving, packing
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The Vintage or New Musical Instrument Decision
I tried to like vintage instruments, the price was right and they are beautious to behold. I even saved some from the trash heap like my Conn C soprano that Sarge of Worldwide Sax was able to revive. Truth be … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Clarinet, Flute, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Saxophone, soprillo, Vintage
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Allen Loomis C Melody saxophone
Scott Granlund of Granlund Woodwind Repair is a world class musician and repair tech. Recently he shared this story on Facebook and I wanted to get it out to my many friends who are not Facebook users. Those readers on … Continue reading
Posted in Collectable, Facebook, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Repair, Saxophone, Vintage
Tagged Allen Loomis, C Melody Sax, Conn, Granlund Woodwind Repair, Scott Granlund, Sterns Collection
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Did cha forget something?
I bet this lady will never forget doing this. Talk about exposure. Can’t remember who pointed to this from the European humour.com site, but there was a write-up about the fellows below her having to catch her shortly after the … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Heroes, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Nude, Photograph, Too Spicy for some
Tagged bucket list, humour.com, skydiving
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Son Aaron sings in a World Class Choir
Aaron sang in 370 member men’s choir this weekend and shared this clip with us. We are so proud. Click on the picture below to start the video. This performance was at the General Conference in Salt Lake City, if … Continue reading
Posted in Chorus, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Music, Vocalist
Tagged General Conference., Mormon, religious, Salt Lake City
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Best Guitar Secret I know…
My brother is a luthier, a luthier who once repaired a guitar for Rod Stewart. So when he recommended Elixir guitar strings I gave them a try. The nano coating feels good to my touch and lasts sooo long. I … Continue reading
Posted in Advertisement, Guides, Guitar, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Repair, Theory
Tagged Elixir, Luthier, nano, Rod Stewart
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Lament in Bb: Soloist Block
Ever wonder why more players can’t solo? I do. I used to think I was a decent soloist. That was until I started taking lessons. I’m in year 5 of lessons and I find that now that I understand more … Continue reading
Posted in Clarinet, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Saxophone, Seattle, soprillo
Tagged contrabass clarinet, jazz, leblanc, solo, TV, vibrato
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The Bis Key Chronicles 