tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post4226519908518098662..comments2024-01-17T09:01:50.117-08:00Comments on mind-muffins: Music feeds my soulBelladonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post-67803612023422749852007-04-11T12:30:00.000-07:002007-04-11T12:30:00.000-07:00I enjoyed reading your blog on music today, though...I enjoyed reading your blog on music today, though its been weeks since you wrote it. Here are a few scattered thoughts:<BR/><BR/>"If every child were given a banjo at birth, the world would be a happier place" - paraphrased from Pete Seeger<BR/><BR/>"If thy neighbor offends thee, give his child a drum" - Arab proverb<BR/><BR/>"He who sings prays twice" - from a plaque in my college choir director's office. Thanks Jim Burns!<BR/><BR/>Pawnshopping in PHX was better when you were with me. Sharing versus shopping.<BR/><BR/>Being a professional only means you know how to endorse a check. Credentials are no substitite for heart, desire and attitude.<BR/><BR/>Reading your various blog entries, I truly find your gift of writing to be profound music. <BR/><BR/>A significant gift I received growing up in our church culture was the message that music is available for everyone. Seeing children perform or lead songs in church invited me to take risks in music when I was a beginner.<BR/><BR/>I have seen you excel in many things in life, both broad an deep. I know it takes courage to be a novice when you have performed with excellence in other areas of life. If you choose, I believe you will make good music. I hope you swim in it. I'm glad you're in our band!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>AJPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post-61599862371242899982007-02-21T21:41:00.000-08:002007-02-21T21:41:00.000-08:00you are getting a doumbeck? too cool! i have onl...you are getting a doumbeck? too cool! i have only novice (as in way way novice) experience with the doumbeck. i think i can play one pattern.<BR/><BR/>which i guess is one more thing than i can play on my didgeridoo that i have had sitting in my closet for at least 3 years.layne (herman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01641768245607761081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post-52109721740000401882007-02-21T17:14:00.000-08:002007-02-21T17:14:00.000-08:00Great change in attitude. Who knows with this tryi...Great change in attitude. Who knows with this trying new things you may find something new you love and are good at.<BR/><BR/>It's like the story of the talents.Anna Maria Junushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589846694967185982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post-56746155913562805912007-02-21T12:27:00.000-08:002007-02-21T12:27:00.000-08:00"Got my first real six-string, boy at the five-and..."Got my first real six-string, boy at the five-and-dime". Grin<BR/><BR/>Enjoy making music and hearing music.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039972.post-86193580625666613072007-02-21T08:59:00.000-08:002007-02-21T08:59:00.000-08:00I admire your drive to try something new! It sound...I admire your drive to try something new! It sounds like you have a wonderfully creative family environment to keep you inspired. Best wishes to you on this venture!Molly Sabourinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289593743687415065noreply@blogger.com