Back before I ever learned to knit, I spent my first winter in Alaska in a small, Park Service cabin in Denali Park.
Quinn-dog loved to sing along every time I played banjo... at least, I think he loved it.
If you’re living alone in the middle of the frozen tundra, a banjo is a great thing to have.
"As soon as a child is born, he or she should be issued a dog and a banjo." ~ Charlie Brown
It’s cheerful, helps pass the time, and being alone, you don’t have to feel bad practicing your frailing technique over & over on the same three chords.
My nephew, Chad's first old time banjo lesson, 1996.
Once I learned to knit, I spent less time with my banjo. After all, there’s only so much fidgeting with your fingers a girl can fit into a day…
But last June, I went to Miles of Music Camp on Lake Winnepesaukee, and fell in love with my banjo all over again.
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After 16 years, I’m still just a beginner, but I love me some old time banjo!
What about you? Do you play the banjo? (Or would you rather not admit that in public? 😀 )
Carrie Cahill Mulligan 
No one should be ashamed of playing the banjo! I wish I could play but I just picked up the ukulele and the violin so the banjo will have to wait awhile. Great playing, you do not sound like a beginner!
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You’re picking up 2 new instruments?? Good for you, Kat!
My husband tried fiddle lessons for a while and was dejected at how hard it was…
Thanks for the encouragement… I always feel like I should be further along, but it doesn’t diminish my enjoyment.
Banjo is such a happy instrument! It does get an undeserved bad rap.
Thanks for visiting! 😀
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Carrie, that was wonderful!
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Aw, thanks, Roland. 😀
My favorite is the photo of Quinn-dog & my banjo in the sun. I had some postage stamps made with that once. It always makes me smile.
Thanks for visiting!
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Glad that I found your blog. Keep on picking!
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Thank you, Dr Bill! 😀
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BANJO BANJO BANJO BANJO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I concur! 🙂
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