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Low G for the Kala Concert Ukulele

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec, ISO640
 “Low G” Cedar Park, 2022

I’ve started learning a new song on the ukulele which requires reaching the 13th fret, which my soprano ukuleles do not have. But that’s fine because I have a Kala concert ukulele which I am enjoying playing the most these days. However, the song arrangement works with a low-G (one octave lower than the standard G), so I had to buy a single string to change it. I’m all set now!

Of course, the only problem is what to do when I need that 13th fret for the song I know that requires a standard-G? Perhaps a new concert-sized ukulele? 😄

Anyways, the new song I am working on is “Loyal Brave True” from the movie Mulan. I think it’s a great song, and sounds nice on ukulele. The coolest part (and most fun to play) is when the word “loyal” is sung. I love it!

Coming to a Close

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 31.5mm, f/3.6, 1/25 sec, ISO800
 “Wind Ensemble” Leander, 2022

We went to listen to Koa’s high school band perform this evening. It will be one of the last times listening to him in a concert setting since he will be graduating soon. I’ve enjoyed going to both my sons’ concerts for several years now, so I’m a bit sad that it is ending 😢, but time marches on.

Rice Water

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/4, 1/100 sec, ISO800
 “Rice Water” Cedar Park, 2022

When washing rice, it’s a good idea to keep the “dirty” water to use in the garden or houseplants. That said, I have to remind myself to do it. This spring, we have a lot of new plants and herbs in our garden so I am putting extra effort to remember to save the nutrient-rich rice water.

I wonder if it would be beneficial to use in the compost bin as well? That’s worth researching.

Adjusted Streaming Configuration

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/120 sec, ISO200
 “Streaming Setup” Cedar Park, 2022

I have adjusted my humble streaming setup a bit. I saw a fellow co-working streamer’s camera view, which is more of a top-down desk angle, and I really liked it so I put my Sigma ultra-wide angle lens on the Fujifilm X-E4 and tried to replicate it. I think I like this angle better.

I’ve also added a “critter-cam”, which is a second camera (my GoPro Hero9) which is dedicated to showing whatever pet happens to be around while I am streaming. 😁

I also changed my stream URL. Please come join me at my Twitch channel if you need a virtual co-worker, or just want to see Yuzu, Anko, or Lani.