#1 Learn to Play a Musical Instrument: DONE!

Yes, folks, I’m checking this one off, mostly because I successfully taught my niece and nephew how to play one song and a few chords on the ukulele this weekend while camping, and if I can teach it, that means I can play it, right? Ok, so my 10-year-old niece was actually better at it than I am, but still. I know some chords, so we’re calling it good.

My ukulele skills pale in comparison (literally) to my brother-in-law's campfire building skills.

Some more highlights from the weekend:

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Country and Class

It’s been the week of Big Events for me.

Our first Brooks Bell Interactive conference, called Click, was this past Thursday, and it was really successful. (Get your invite requests in early next year– I bet we’ll sell out fast.) The format was conversational and participatory, rather than the usual sit-and-listen type conference. We heard lots of great feedback and conversation.

Fearless leader Brooks starts the day with opening remarks.

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