tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post2911943813342522802..comments2023-09-01T04:29:11.256-04:00Comments on Suburban Soliloquy: "Friday Night Frolic" - Take RefugeJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-74372263975846168702011-03-10T23:36:47.540-05:002011-03-10T23:36:47.540-05:00Kimberly- I'll try - but don't count on me...Kimberly- I'll try - but don't count on me for back-up! I'd stick with that Tony Award winner friend of yours. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-48528513480935878922011-03-10T18:04:37.686-05:002011-03-10T18:04:37.686-05:00You know how I feel about banjo. Keep at it. That ...You know how I feel about banjo. Keep at it. That jangling of strings needs you.Kimberly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444687247465657926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-60876526243023601272011-03-08T17:58:05.940-05:002011-03-08T17:58:05.940-05:00Christopher- That might be the perfect place for m...Christopher- That might be the perfect place for me to start... Oh don't you cry for me! (With a banjo on my knee.) One string's a challenge, but if you can sing it - well that's an instrument, too. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-3451914166545131952011-03-08T12:55:32.319-05:002011-03-08T12:55:32.319-05:00I remember when I was a kid we had an old banjo wi...I remember when I was a kid we had an old banjo with a hole in it and only one extremely loose string. I'd play it alone in my room sometimes when I was bored singing (screaming?) the words "Old Susana" over and over again because I didn't know any of the other words. Aside from some forced piano lessons when I was about 10, that was the extent of my musical career.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045294003088106262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-84588018976631013322011-03-08T10:27:28.684-05:002011-03-08T10:27:28.684-05:00light208- My pleasure. And thanks for stopping by ...light208- My pleasure. And thanks for stopping by and joining the discussion! :)<br /><br />SF- Thank you. I love writing for the Frolic - music's always been a big part of my life, so I'm happy to share it here. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-598470655260826282011-03-08T08:59:06.677-05:002011-03-08T08:59:06.677-05:00Jayne you have a really interesting library of mus...Jayne you have a really interesting library of musical and literary references. <br /><br />I hadn't heard of Abigail Washburn before so thanks for the intro.<br /><br />A beautifully put together post as ever.Sensible Footwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352359349242924766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-67954933320436214642011-03-08T02:27:17.283-05:002011-03-08T02:27:17.283-05:00Thanks for sharing Jayne. These are simply wonderf...Thanks for sharing Jayne. These are simply wonderful. I love the spell you weaved with your words as well - hope, renewal, empathy - it's all there.light208https://www.blogger.com/profile/08963433460783023131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-42992269066944295492011-03-07T22:52:54.104-05:002011-03-07T22:52:54.104-05:00Grandma's- Thanks for joining the conversation...Grandma's- Thanks for joining the conversation! The music is updated every Friday. <br /><br />Yvonne- The thing I love about Tim O'Brien are the things I loved, as a young girl, about Hemingway. Similar styles, I think. O'Brien sure knows how to get to the heart of survival. Now give that piano of yours a little TLC! And thanks for visiting and sticking around. :)<br /><br />Marylinn- The act of writing really makes me listen to the sounds, pay attention. I'm feeling that more so than ever since starting this blog and connecting with others in this fashion. It's a good thing! I'd like to see the vision through, though I've got my limitations. We'll see! ;)<br /><br />Beer- Did I mention honesty? Oh, dear. You know, the harmonica is a bonafide instrument. Takes some talent to play that thing. Think Dylan. Think Young! And you can never have too many of them. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-48950262367331817552011-03-07T22:17:21.722-05:002011-03-07T22:17:21.722-05:00Great songs, Jayne. Thanks for sharing. Egads how ...Great songs, Jayne. Thanks for sharing. Egads how I wish I'd actually learned how to play an instrument when I was a kid. I know, I know, it's never too late. But I don't think I'd ever find the time these days to foster an honest dedication. For now, I'll continue to wail on my harmonica and irritate the dog.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-65893588663779704812011-03-07T11:09:44.743-05:002011-03-07T11:09:44.743-05:00To hear the soundtrack before it exists...it speak...To hear the soundtrack before it exists...it speaks of vision. When the pieces arrive, a build-it-yourself kit showing up in increments - you have no idea what may be next - what I know to do is pay attention. Picking up the banjo and beginning to teach yourself to play speaks of commitment to the vision.<br /><br />I was involved in the anti-war activities of 1968 and agree with Yvonne, the draft WAS a more honest way of waging these - are we still calling them actions? Those who served then and survived continue to pay a price. I hope you keep listening to the sounds that guide you.Marylinn Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759437467691163658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-14085581206172035352011-03-07T09:17:41.713-05:002011-03-07T09:17:41.713-05:00Hi Jayne!
I love Tim O'Brien. THE THINGS WE CA...Hi Jayne!<br />I love Tim O'Brien. THE THINGS WE CARRIED helped me to realize I wanted to be a writer. It should be required reading for high school students. That and IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS. <br /><br />True, nothing in war has changed since Vietnam, except the draft, and in a way that was a more honest way of waging it.<br /><br />I have a piano that is sitting untuned and unappreciated, rather like your banjo. It seems that every spare minute I have I'm obsessing over manuscript pages and my poor piano needs to be played. Music, like writing and other creative endeavors is well worth any effort expended.<br /><br />I'm glad I found your blog, and thanks for spending time at mine. It's not often anymore that one finds mention of O'Brien.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-67106567777271869222011-03-07T02:37:28.362-05:002011-03-07T02:37:28.362-05:00Impressive, a great approach to the subject a grea...Impressive, a great approach to the subject a great selection of music, thanks, I added you to favorites,s.m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17788174063397322903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-60161132533934810902011-03-06T21:24:35.987-05:002011-03-06T21:24:35.987-05:00Seré- Because it WAS a chore! I topped out after 3...Seré- Because it WAS a chore! I topped out after 3 yrs of lessons. I still tap on my keyboard every now and then, but it's not pretty. So... pick up that lonely banjo, girl. Next time your son's home you can say "Hey, look what Mom can do!" (Like you don't already do enough.) ;)<br /><br />Joanne- I'll try. Developing callouses...<br /><br />Ellen- It's never too late!<br /><br />Dan- Seriously. Only I don't want fingers of steel! I'll get the picks. And yes, Washburn plays it old-time using the clawhammer - that's pretty cool, but it's gotta be tough on the wrist. Looks weird, too, huh? But she is quite amazing. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-13324584500228513772011-03-06T13:01:31.484-05:002011-03-06T13:01:31.484-05:00Are you kidding?? Washburn is the bee's knees,...Are you kidding?? Washburn is the bee's knees, the cat's pyjama's and the claw in hammer.<br />Err yeah, there really should be a warning sticker on all banjo's stating that only seasoned players with fingers like steel should attempt to pick and/or strum this product.<br />Grab hold of a couple of finger picks in the meantime and play though girl. The banjo is a fine instrument!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195354568166653867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-42747260509749269052011-03-06T11:44:52.682-05:002011-03-06T11:44:52.682-05:00I like the banjo too but I have never learned to p...I like the banjo too but I have never learned to play any kind of musical instrument.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-47724389452885154312011-03-06T10:25:48.926-05:002011-03-06T10:25:48.926-05:00I feel the same way about music; it's another ...I feel the same way about music; it's another language, another way to speak to people. Enjoy your banjo :)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-16220828839743982412011-03-06T09:45:16.701-05:002011-03-06T09:45:16.701-05:00I find refuge in music, too. Listening, but sadly,...I find refuge in music, too. Listening, but sadly, not playing. (Why oh why did it seem such a chore to practice the piano?) But my oldest son plays the guitar beautifully. He bought a banjo, too, but has yet to learn it. He left it behind when he went off to college. Hmmmm....Seré Prince Halversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246026185756770382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-80378309259764842922011-03-05T17:08:00.495-05:002011-03-05T17:08:00.495-05:00Jules- Stretch? It's going to be a stretch, al...Jules- Stretch? It's going to be a stretch, alright, to get these near arthritic digits to span three frets (or even two)! I'll keep practicing, though. ;)<br /><br />BP- Hope your son shows up soon, or you're going to be collecting a lot of post notes. :)<br /><br />Lin Ann- Really. And really? Get back there and grab the banjo. We can learn together. Jim can join us, too. More banjos the merrier. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-38520832208845922512011-03-04T20:47:16.348-05:002011-03-04T20:47:16.348-05:00Really? I love the sound of a banjo. I almost bo...Really? I love the sound of a banjo. I almost bought one for Jim for his birthday when we were in Littleton at the guitar store (thinking maybe I'd give it a try)! One was on sale. But I bought him a guitar strap instead. It's really nice. Lovin' the music!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790442395025216148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-18651252308454114752011-03-04T20:25:59.661-05:002011-03-04T20:25:59.661-05:00very nice, now if only my son would come to town a...very nice, now if only my son would come to town and fix my favorite computer i could add it to the old library. i have a post it note on my desk with mumford written on it.billy pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128876723713271131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-84319771296216364342011-03-04T19:46:38.572-05:002011-03-04T19:46:38.572-05:00Oh thank you for the lovely voice. I will be check...Oh thank you for the lovely voice. I will be checking her cds out :) As to the hands being small and fingers short... believe it or not they will stretch just keep practicing.<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.com