Comments on: UKE to the rescue

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:54:14 +0000

In reply to Lulu.

Yes, been in the thick of it, and in the last stretch…bittersweet cycles of life.
Thank you for the prayers and heart wishes.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 10:10:25 +0000

Such a practical piece, but with such a heart-wrenching undertone. Right now, you are in the midst of your visit, and I hope that it is thick with love, with heartfelt moments, and with whatever it needs to be at this time for you, your dad, and your family. I'm not an instrumentalist, but I face similar indecisiveness when it comes to which books to bring with me on my trips - it is hard to choose from among my selection of thick volumes of literature, philosophy, poetry, theology... packing too many invariably brings my checked bag over the weight limit. Imagining you with your uke and your dad brings a tenderness to my heart. I'm sending a prayer up for you and your family. xoxo

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:15:47 +0000

In reply to laura bruno lilly. Wilco, roger that.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:09:22 +0000

In reply to Donna. Yes, while musicians have instrument 'issues', visual artists have their share of planning to deal with as well.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:07:43 +0000

In reply to Bob. Bob, I feel your (he)art in this comment. So true, the Lord meets us wherever we're at and however we can grasp His Presence. You take care of yourself, 'ya hear?'

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:58:24 +0000

I can just imagine the planning needed to take along your instruments, guitar or ukulele. At least computer music can happen. Painting would require a lot of materials or a laptop and tablet, but now I just paint on my iPad Pro. So easy to take with on a plane.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:15:50 +0000

My heart and prayers are with you and your Father. Know that he will be comforted that God and his child are with him. Be safe my friend. Peace .

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:18:15 +0000

In reply to Bun Karyudo.

Yep, this little instrument has a lot to offer. I think it’s having a 21st century resurgence that is overtaking its stereotypical “Tiny Tim” type of musical interpretation!
Thank you, Bun, for stopping by, I’ll be looking into your blog whenever I get secure internet access during my 3 week trip.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:14:14 +0000

In reply to Jane Chesebrough.

Yes, yes, yes, the Uke is an instrument all its own and has a wonderful history behind it. In Hawaii, kids learn on it first thing before taking on the guitar or other instruments (if they even want to change instruments) but as a mainlander teacher, I found it helped ease the littler hands onto the fret board before taking on the larger guitar…
Gosh, I could write more, but well, I’m getting ready to leave in 30 minutes….thanks so much for your wishes…so well put, too.
I wish for you many photo-ops over this weekend, my friend.
😉

By: Bun Karyudo

Bun Karyudo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 08:01:05 +0000

It is a classic song. This ukulele version of it is amazing! I liked the ukulele, but I think this may well be the best thing I’ve ever seen played on one.