I attended the first PE class yesterday morning. We really did nothing much but hear all about the rules and regulations – most of them came under the DUH category. I think today will be more productive as the instructor will evaluate and set up a program to help reach my goals. She passed out … [Read more…]
Aunt Rhodie kmilyun Style (or lack thereof)
I spent most of the day doing not much of anything – I am so lazy sometimes! This afternoon KRP and I went to Davis and I picked up a book that covers the basics of modes and dulcimer tunings. I have not played my dulcimers in years. I did remember that tuning the bass … [Read more…]
The Evil Empire Strikes Again
If I could say something to KRP’s employer it would be a nastier version of you are ass hats! We pay for health insurance – I am suppose to go have some lab tests done for kidney function, thyroid, liver . .. etc. BUT the “Evil Empire” decided for no particular reason to CANCEL my … [Read more…]
Phrygian, Appalachian, and Stuff Like Dat
My old guitar has been abused on the back of a bicycle, motorcycle, jamming in the rain with friends . … poor guy. Held up pretty well until this last year – dunno what happened but well boo hoo – So, I drug out my Appalachian Dulcimers and gave it a go. Not to darn bad once I remembered the basics. Not enough can be said for the advantage of drone strings. …