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  • in reply to: Perfectionism #84780
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    Perfectionism is a ruthless taskmaster who is never satisfied.

    in reply to: Perfectionism #85290
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    Perfectionism is a ruthless taskmaster who is never satisfied.

    in reply to: Harp in the air!! #107503
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    As my grandpa used to say – “Well, that’s mighty different.”

    Looks like it is all about the “show” – but judging by other reviews/interviews, she’s giving the people of Dubai what they want – more power to her!

    in reply to: salvi pop series #150793
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    The arrangements in these 3 volumes are fantastically fun with a bit of challenge built into many of them just to keep things interesting.

    in reply to: Looking for a Teacher #108605
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    Location – I agree Kay – would much prefer to have a longer commute to lessons.

    in reply to: Looking for a Teacher #108600
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    1. experience
    2. technique
    3. reputation
    4. scheduling/cost
    5. location

    But here’s the deal breaker –

    in reply to: Bag for strings and accessories #150895
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    It has a flip folder with pockets for CDs that are just the right size for a packet of strings.

    in reply to: What is your other job (if you have one) besides harping? #108653
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    I am a pediatric RN, CFO/master-of-all-things-administrative for the business my husband and I own, mom of 4, and semi-professional pianist (which means I play regularly but don’t get paid).

    in reply to: What do you all use for harp seats? #74248
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    I second the vote for a Quik-Lok bench – got my from Cascio Interstate – I have used it for several years now and it wears like iron – I carry it to all my gigs.

    in reply to: WARNING TO HARPISTS! GLUE GUNS! #108851
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    The only thing I’d put on a brand new burn would be COLD water – takes the heat out – blisters are sadly inevitable, but I find pressure with a bandaid can keep them small when I get one on my finger. Just make sure that the adhesive from the bandaid doesn’t touch the burn, or it would add insult to injury, so to speak.

    Sorry – glue guns are scary things- I’ve switched to the ‘cool melt’ version because I’ve incurred far too many self-inflicted burns as you’ve described.

    Signed –

    Harpist, Mom, RN, PhD in burned fingers (my own, mostly)

    in reply to: custom covers? #75241
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    My grandmother was a fantastic seamstress and upholsterer and she made a cover for my first harp, padded and so easy to use.

    in reply to: Lever/Tuning Question #108898
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    Congratulations on your new arrival – how exciting!

    in reply to: Wedding Policy for Friends? #151274
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    While most of my peers have already married at this stage of our lives, I did play for many of their weddings as my gift to them – but as Misty said, only the ceremony, no receptions.

    in reply to: Outdoor Event – how cold is too cold? #151291
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    Yes, do tell Barbara – I’m curious to know how the bride responded.

    in reply to: Blue harp in orchestra? #151234
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    What do the rest of you harpists think of such a statement?

    I think you nailed it with your comment here, Sid – it IS a statement.

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