Harp Buddy?

I went to see harmonica great Lee Oskar last Thursday with my co-worker Brian Hall.It was nice to meet Lee. Brian bought a C harp and has been messing around with it ever since. I guess he's learned jingle bells and silent night and became a home hero.
Maybe I have a harp buddy to trade riffs with. He is enjoying it and I hope he sticks with it. Its easy to carry and easy to get started but as I discovered, it takes a while to master.

Shopping at Costco

Shopping with 8 inch stiletto heels at Costco? Really?

Lee Oskar

Me with Lee Oskar

Lee Oskar

I met Lee Oskar, the fabulous harmonica player, tonight. I bought one of his harps which he engraved for me. Really cool guy and took time with everyone who was waiting. Thanks to Brian Hall for finding out about this.

What do you want for Christmas?

I was asked the question above this year and I could not come up with anything that I really wanted besides the usual, new luxury car, new house.  Nothing that someone could reasonably afford as a gift to put under the tree.  Of course I could use socks or undershirts but that doesn't sound very exciting for a potential gift giver. 

When I was a kid, my dad used to say the same thing which I thought was unbelievable.  I as I get older, I either have all the 'toys' I wanted or had them with no desire for more.  I have also found that my life has become simplified.  My longterm interests of reading, music, and sports are all covered. I have enough new books to read for the next 4 years.  My harmonica collection and instructional information are enough to keep me learning for a lifetime.   My love for sports is fed by the overabundance of sports on TV and fantasy sports so that is covered.  My family is most satisfying to me with their love so I feel I lack very little.

 

Thus there is not a whole lot more that I feel I need or want to have a Merry Christmas.  I would be most happy if the ones I love enjoy their time and share it with me.

Water

Water is powerful.  With enough of it, it can carve mountains.  I hope the rain eases off soon here.

Story line

It was a dark and rainy night...typical Seattle winter.