Down Up Dick

Just too many people and cars, and I’m too old to move.

I‘m gonna hafta renew my California driver’s license this year, but I dunno if I’m gonna do it. Driving is crazy here, and I don’t...

I noticed a difference in listening patterns today. When I was growing up we mowed lawns so that we could buy the year's album when it...

I have been playing with some modes and found it to be quite an aufschlussreich. I was starting with the first 4 triplets of "Jesu...

The above decision was a good one. I’m enjoying the Baroque flute this time, but playing time is still limited. My new soprano...

I read recently that certain online experience was akin to a night in a pub. But what does that mean? I haven't gone to the local pub...

Now you can get down wit yer bad cuttin’ board! Chop it!

perhaps but I am earnest. The clickety-clack is like a Clydesdale drawing a phaeton across cobblestone or leather-soled shoes on a...

^ leave it to a musician to talk about resonance from a cutting board! Lmao.

My wife had the temerity to challenge my playing today. I should have thrown away her chicken thighs for her insolence...but I didn't...

I tried out my Baroque flute today with about the usual results: it kicked me. The darn thing is really hard to play unless one plays...

I got my soprano recorder yesterday, and it’s a great looking instrument. The wood grain (though plastic) is really nice looking. It...

Well, I’m after wood from now on, if I buy any more. Yeah, I’m familiar with Peter Schickele, and I’ve got a book about PDQ Bach. I’m...

There’s always, always something else to test out. Always!

Thanks for the info, ailevin and Graham. I can always use info.