I had an amazing weekend exploring the city with the kids. Yesterday, we were in Brooklyn for a going away party (a long time friend is leaving for LA… Boo Hoo). The gathering was on Eastern Parkway just across from the magnificent Brooklyn Museum (and Japanese Garden) I was carrying a wooden shakuhachi around as I try to play as much as possible. It turned out that yesterday was quite eventful and I didn’t get a chance to play most of the day (not even on the subway platforms). But, when we exited and felt the amazing weather, we took the opportunity to soak up some of the rays before going indoors for the party. We saw an ice cream truck so the kids got to have a treat. As they ran in front of the museum, I found my moment to play. There were tons of kids screaming and yelling so the only piece found applicable to the moment was Kumoijishi (translated loosely as Lions in the Clouds). Soon after I began to play, I found a trail of children following me around. What a treat it is to have a captive audience! But, I also felt a little nostalgic as I used to visit and take lessons wtih Brian Tairaku Ritchie who lived just down the street.

It’s Monday, back to the work bench!