It's the little things
Over the course of the last few weeks, I’ve been chipping away at that rock that is data analysis and creating the needed illustrations. Right now, there are about a handful of paths I could be tak...
Data Analysis Update #1
Here’s a quick and dirty chart on which playing styles (Traditions) have been catalogued so far! UCN means “Unique Catalogue Number”. It’s a code consisting of numbers and letters, that uniquely de...
Distribution of Perks has begun
Dear all! I've started to distribute the "movable" perks. Now, obviously, the thesis will take a lot more time and those of you who have signed up for a copy will be kept in the loop about it. I've...
And Just Like That It's Over
Today’s my last day here on Oahu and although I’m sad to leave, I’m also ready to go home and start working on writing the PhD.Of course, I’m back at the Writing Group in Ala Moana. These guys are ...
A Sprint Not A Marathon
You’d think things would slow down towards the end of my stay. I can assure you, that’s not the case. I’ve done more interviews and will be doing even more next week. But mostly, I’ve tried to make...
Blink and you've missed it
This was the fastest passing week of the whole trip so far. I feel it’s only just been Sunday and I’m back at the Writing Group at Ala Moana to write about my week again. Although puzzled why that ...
A Week Full of High Notes
And another week here on Oahu is coming to an end. I’ve established a routine, but depending on the day, the routine keeps changing. So I guess it’s not a routine after all. Last week saw several h...
Starting the Work
This past week has seen many wonderful reconnections with old ukulele friends, great discussion on ukulele technique and absolutely fascinating archive work.I've spent three afternoons in the Hawai...
From Honolulu with Love
So, I've arrived on Wednesday night here in Honolulu, after a somewhat adventurous journey through Vancouver (if you ever transit through Canada, know, that you need an ETA...). Until I safely arri...
