Author Archives: Mark Weisman
Waiting in July
Waiting is all about anticipation for significant future events which unfold on their own time frame. While waiting is usually thought of as a passive exercise, things go much faster and smoother if one can actively prepare for what’s coming. Lately my waiting is focused on my soon to arrive custom ukulele from Mya-Moe Ukuleles, waiting for [...]
Winter Stand Up Paddling
Winter paddling on Lake Washington reveals the lakes beauty and intensity. I paddle year round and have spent time on the lake almost every day for the past two winters. I have cracked ice near foster island with my board fin, have paddled through intense rainstorms, have encountered wind, whitecaps, and bone chilling cold. [...]
Ukulele and Life
Well its 2011 and I’ve been living with my Hawaiian-made Ukulele for almost a year. Learning to play an instrument for the first time is a humbling experience in so many ways. Let me count them: 1. New music language 2. Dumb fingers won’t listen 3. Sore dumb fingers 4. Untrained voice 5. White boy rhythm. [...]