Rays from the setting sun shine and reflect across the southern wall of the music room this time of year. This only happens close to the summer solstice, which occurs on June 21 this year, when the sun rises and sets as far north along the horizon as it ever gets. It’s a sure signContinue reading “Reflecting the Season”
Tag Archives: Banjolele
Bright Memory
When I retired from the local VA medical clinic, they gave me a collection that had been taken for my retirement party. I was shocked by the amount I received, but delighted to spend it on this “Little Gem” banjo ukulele to add to my collection. I had spent a little time each Friday morningContinue reading “Bright Memory”
Oswald on the Banjolele
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is tuned up and ready to perform. If you don’t believe me, see: https://youtu.be/ZfJR5Ep8sdQ We be jamin’! #banjolele #oswaldtheluckyrabbit
Banjolele Bear
It looks and sounds like a banjo, but has four strings and plays like a ukulele. It was a gift from a patient a few years ago since I kept a ukulele in my office and often played for them after the visit was concluded. The banjolele is probably around 90 years old and hadContinue reading “Banjolele Bear”
Ukulele Sunset
The setting sun gently caressed two of my ukuleles hanging on the wall in the music room. The brown ukulele came from Moorea, near the island of Tahiti, and was made by a local using wood from a family-owned island nearby. It sounds as lovely as it looks, and brought pleasure to many locals withContinue reading “Ukulele Sunset”