“Any ideas what you’ll be doing in ten years?” That question can really get some profound answers and some unprepared answers from adults. And some might say they don’t really have an answer. But what if I asked little kids that very same question? Or what if I asked them that question…and then I gave them a bunch of choices in the form of … Read the rest…
Way back in the middle of the 20th century, when I was a kid, they really were simpler times here in America. and I was actually a great example of that. Because I was the kind of kid that, when my parents or grandparents put me to bed and said go to sleep, I would do that pretty quickly. They didn’t even have to … Read the rest…
Even Linda Ronstadt knew that you are no good. She’s saying it about you years and years ago. So, I know it. And Linda knows it. But do you? Oh wait. Ms. Ronstadt actually sang “You’re No Good.” And I just did a quick online check, and apparently she didn’t sing that song to let you know you are no good. I guess it … Read the rest…
The only reason I’m writing about the color of music notes, today, is because I feel like it. There’s no hidden message. Well, except for the one hidden in plain sight. And I’m not trying to get you to do, say, or be anything special. Nope. It’s just because. Because I know you enjoy things hidden in plain sight. So, there’s no agenda going … Read the rest…
A few years ago, Denzel Washington made a movie called The Equalizer. And then he made two more for the typical Hollywood trilogy. And apparently that was supposed to be it. But when movies make money, and the last installment in the series apparently made very good money, trilogy schmilogy. Number three won’t be the final equalizer. And according to an article, I just … Read the rest…
It’s been a while since I did this. But about half an hour ago, I challenged myself to make up a rhyme out of thin air. No muse or other silly little inspirational fairy dropped by. I just make a decision, every once in a while, to fire up a skill I’ve worked most of my life to get good at. Lately I have … Read the rest…
Of course, stringed instruments can’t make sounds on their own. Every instrument needs a player. A musician. Someone who knows music and how to transmit it from the instrument into the air. A violin can be one of the most beautiful stringed instruments. Physically. And musically. Someone shared a picture of the inside of a violin a few years ago. And they added a … Read the rest…