Tag Archives: Music

Ocarina Month

Posted on 02/03/2010 by chick

I have decided to name this month Ocarina Month. Throughout February, in order to celebrate this remarkable and variable instrument, I will share photos of the ocarinas in my collection. The Raindrop This is a four-hole Raindrop ocarina from clayz.com. … Continue reading →

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Musical Goals: Part III

Posted on 02/02/2010 by chick

Goals require one to be realistic. I have been thinking about my musical goals now for several days, and I think I’ve come to a conclusion. Not only is my time limited, but my hands are already strained by the … Continue reading →

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Musical Goals: Part II

Posted on 02/01/2010 by chick

Yesterday I dug through boxes of music books and instruments and made a big ol’ mess, but now all but one of my instruments are out where they can be played. The missing one is an African stringed instrument that … Continue reading →

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Musical Goals

Posted on 01/31/2010 by chick

On this day, I’m still thinking about old dreams and new goals. Sorry to continue with the introspection, but I need to get this out of my system and I do my best thinking while writing. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 11/10/2009 by chick

We bought a piano on Sunday. After all these years, I’m finally going to have a real piano, one with which I can make professional-quality music. I am so excited! Only 26 days until delivery!

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Thanks!

Posted on 03/04/2009 by chick

I got my camera back today. I’m as thrilled as an actress who has just received an Oscar for best performance in a leading role. I want to thank Canon U.S.A. for making such a good camera and for fixing … Continue reading →

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The Hippo Got Me

Posted on 12/13/2008 by chick

It’s almost Christmas and the radio stations are busy overplaying their catalog of holiday tunes. I haven’t heard the one about the Christmas donkey yet this year (thank God!), but that doesn’t mean I got off scot-free. Oh, no. This … Continue reading →

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Wazzup Was

Posted on 10/07/2008 by chick

The events of late September— Faithful Reader took me to a Ben Folds Five concert to celebrate my birthday. It was an outdoor concert. The weather was chilly but otherwise cooperative and I was happy sitting with my honey, listening … Continue reading →

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A Month of Sundays

Posted on 09/28/2008 by chick

September 7 The first Sunday of September was notable for the Joshua Bell concert in Hyannis. I had purchased tickets because I wanted a reason to spend a weekend on the Cape. It did not turn out quite as I … Continue reading →

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Strikerious!

Posted on 05/18/2008 by chick

Listening to the mourning doves singing in the rain this evening made me think of that famous song by Prince, “When Doves Cry.” As I mentally replayed the song in my head, I paused at this line from the lyrics: … Continue reading →

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