So Dem has been troubled with ongoing musician-related concerns...
Mostly, what's going on, is that Dem is debating the direction in which he wants to go with mandolins - isn't that always the way? It doesn't seem like I introduce any other type of dilemma! He tried out a couple different mandolins at The Music Emporium recently, which I happened to love, actually. If I were The Mandolin Player, I would have walked out of there with a very specific mandolin. Buh-bye Givens and Gil! But, of course, Dem is torn. I have to admit that the Gil he has is pretty fantastic. I often say that it sounds a little too "blue-grassy" to me, but in reality, it's a wonderfully well-rounded instrument. (I'm sure Dem will want me to put that rare statement in writing and sign-off with a notary public.) While browsing mandolins at The Music Emporium, he also tried out the-best-guitar-he's-ever-played, which - I'll be honest - scares me a little. And I know he knows it scares me; the man reads my facial expressions and body language like a picture book. I wouldn't be surprised if, one day after work, he's tentatively approaching me about purchasing this so-amazing-and-he-has-to-have-it guitar. I swear, it never ends! Another thing he's having trouble with lately are these "in-ear" things. They're basically ear buds for musicians, so that they can hear what's going on and tune in to their band while performing on stage - I think that's mostly how it would be described. It's how I describe it anyway, and I think other spouses of musicians probably get my language. So, just like with everything else musician-related, these in-ears are expensive. However, as a person who enjoys hearing, I suppose I can understand the importance of having a good set of in-ears. Hearing is pretty important, yes? Anyway, despite the drama that comes with these ongoing searches and should-we-or-shouldn't-we purchases, I am incredibly proud of him. Seeing him practice and perform, and even talk about equipment, inspires the proud wifey in me. After all, I'm a passionate creature myself, and I can definitely appreciate the passion emitted by my husband - even if said passion is somewhat different (and more expensive, and more space-consuming) than my own. Loving a musician is actually a little like loving someone with a dual-personality, but I guess loving anyone who's a genius in their own creative arena is a little like that.
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