When Fiddles Dream...

New Blog!

2009-02-20T07:42:00.000-08:00

SO very sorry I have not said this sooner, however, better late than never sooooo............................... I HAVE A NEW BLOG! Yah, whoopee, hoorah, bumboy, yahoo, Gmail?

It is to be found at, http://www.fiddlesdream.blogspot.com.
So now you need to please change your link to my blog because otherwise 'not a soul of this sorry world of joy and sadness we live in, can have a hope of reaching my small corner civilization',(plus pictorial additions to the poems, verses, and long ramblings of no consequence to be found there).

Of Faith and Praise

2009-01-26T11:40:00.000-08:00

oh blessed peace and serenity sure
that guides our eyes, helps us endure
like walking through a foreboding tomb
with Gods own Word to light the gloom

as one is laid to earthly rest
and tears flow free and non repressed
take not sorrow so much as joy in life
for one of God has escaped earths strife

weep, yes mourn for one so dear
the will of God is surely here
as Lazarus came forth from deaths door
we shall be made alive on the kingdoms shore

such an example my Godly aunt has portrayed
the trust of the Lord she hath not betrayed
thou good and faithful servant, that doth glorify thy Lord
keep your shield of faith around you and don't lay down the sword

-By Alex

Group 'activenny'

2008-12-23T21:11:00.000-08:00

I have recently been wandering through the untrodden fields of never afore perceived thoughts traveling along the train which is intended for the conveyance of such neurological frequencies. My thoughts speed incessantly towards one so prominent in history as to uplift the loftiest poet, yet shame, by his character, all those who are in association with his very name, who have wit enough to see his fault[s].

Guess to whom I refer, if you dare condemn one to such a title.
(btw colorful answers are encouraged)

-Alex(as if you didn't know)

2008-12-22T20:22:00.001-08:00

Hi jake!

random thaught

2008-12-20T19:11:00.000-08:00

"I have been going through a bumpy tunnel. That is to say, I am at a point in my life when I understand little and try to less. I am more concerned about myself instead of others, yet correction of this is external and never internal."

How do you respond to statements like this? Just reading this is sobering, so how should the response be characterized so as to enlighten and improve the listener?

Or should the response be intended to bring such results?
Hmmmmm?

-alex

p.s. I love fiddle(violin)

CD

2008-12-13T15:53:00.000-08:00

what is your favorite solo instrument? That is, what instrument would you be most satisfied listening to by itself?

On the twentieth of this month my mother and I will be going to Salem. I previously went with my best friend Jake Dewhirst to record a solo album he is recording. However a few of the solo's that he and I did where not up to the standards we had intended.
So now we are going back to the drawing board and finish the CD asap.
I am praying that all goes well because if not...
Well, here's a hint"$$$$$$$$$$$$$$",and"Big big big big".

I am so glad that my mother is learning to play again!

2008-12-01T20:21:00.000-08:00

At the thanks giving talent show momma and I played an old fiddle song together. She did simply superb!

Notice her excellent posture and beautiful outfit, all backed by the ever steady, unswerving melodious guitar executioner.

P.S. I am the other fiddler, but of course you new that.

-Bu-by now

This is an idea that I have for a song.

2008-11-12T07:52:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I go to bed but am not at all sleepy, which gives me the opportunity to think in complete silence(perfect for song writing). The only problem with this scenario is that,being in bed, I cannot play or sing so every thing has to be done mentally.
The only solution that I have found to be reliable is to #1,bite my pillow and sing as inconspicuously as possible through my teeth, & #2, wright the lyrics down on the notepad of my cellphone(I L-O-V-E that incredibly useful device).

But now I will disclose to you my idea from a nights work(my jaw was a little sore).

A Day Well Slept

chorus

sleep through the day, miss what it means
the message is lost, when your in your dreams
watch what you say, say what you mean
open your eyes your eyes, He will help you to see

See if you can figure out what the rest of the song is about.

This is the extravagant responce to my...uh thing

2008-11-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

My dear primogeniture and most cherished blessing of conjugal ties.

Methinks it meet to salute thee for thy sagacious and admirably articulated oratory, which prudence compels me to concede that such commendable, such colloquial utterances, I estimate, have never before been vocalized in the delivery of a cell phone greeting. Nay, in no wise has any such linguistic declaration ever charmed my senses more, or caused me to muse so intently upon the laudable qualities of one so dear to my soul. Bravo, and fitly spoken my son!

I trust that my affections to engage in eloquent discourse with thee are reciprocated with fondness, and sincerity. Therefore, I beseech thee my beloved son, upon thine earliest convenience, and without undue stress or difficulty to thyself of course, to call upon thine aged, yet noble sire, that I may divulge the purpose of my summons, and expound to thee that which weighs upon my thoughts and earnestly inclines me to seek thy humble and cultivated sentiments. Until circumstances are amenable and time shall precipitate our cherished conversation that we may speak our minds freely to one another, I remain, thy affection father, Alexander Stevens Goldman, the third possessor of that name.

Godspeed my son.

my(wanna be) Shakespearean answering machine

2008-10-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

well aware am I of the good intent of your call
however I must needs miss this opportunity for conversation, with which you where set on having
nay, 'twas not meant to be, that we should engage in most prodigious, most lovely of all pass-times
was not meet with the plan our heavenly father inscribed on His holy tablet before the beginning of the world.
But I tell you truly, as Alexander Stevens Goldman, fourth possessor of that name In blessed godly lineage, that do you leave name, number and any other information constructive to the purpos of thine call, I shall do my best to return it and make quarry as to your intentions.
But until then... Fair thee well!

"beep!...If you would like to page this person, press 5 now, at the tone(in the comment section) please record your message.

-aLEX

Poem(slow 'em)

2008-10-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

Autumn leaves
from the trees
fly through the air
like honey bees

then on the ground
making nary a sound
till along comes a shoe
that grinds and pounds

into a pile all the leaves go
and set aflame go up in smoke
and on her car the old woman finds
fresh soot that in cold air still winds

not a single speck
escapes the wondrous sight
of the lord God above
bringer of autumn delight

-aLeX

2008-10-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

Here are the poems I've written:

Blogging
Blogging is a thing that as often as I can I try to carry through
to get exposure, to unleash my feelings and all of this upon you
but when the computer is off and the laptop shut,I begin my life anew
for every day is like a post which must pass the Lords review
-by me

The caterpillar

From the complacent clouds neath a blanket of light
From the night sky above, from the stars ever bright,
Comes a call, a longing, nay irrevocable plea,
To the one who lies hidden in an old cedar tree,
For the caterpillar doth keep his place

And thus he slumbers never stirring
Monotonous days and nights enduring
Always from his original shape detouring
Till on beautiful wings the sky he may greet
With his cares to the wind he is longing to meet
And the flowers that bloom with nectar so sweet
Yet the caterpillar doth keep his place

And now he can feel it! his resurrection is near
to leave his small dungeon to join sky's that are clear
to the greet the world beyond, once again to appear...
and ah... he has begun to break free from his shell
to unlock the door to his previous cell

and away he flies to the suns bright rays
for metamorphosis is over and a butterfly he stays

Akin to the beautification of so unattractive a creature
Gods hand has shaped my grotesque and sinful nature
not have I one thing in my self worthy of the glory men
accept the alien righteousness which by the holy spirit Christ did send

And now that I am out of ideas it is time to say "The End".

-Written by Alex

Contemplation of an infant

Oh the trials of life, that I daily face
and the strain of a world with a fast moving pace
and how my feet and hands have grown in size
I know that before to long from the floor I will rise

be kind to me while I am small
for soon I will be both strong and tall
then in the field's I will romp and play
but for now I must sit here and contemplate the day

The end!

The Grace of God

Forsooth the trails in every day
Which in our lives do continually stay.
The fear of death the frets of of life,
The anger of man unleashed in strife.

We find morbid pleasure in criticizing,
The ones we love antagonizing.
We live for tomorrow forgetting today
To our money for provision we pray.

All fear the end though most ignore
And in our hearts this perplexity we store
For the knowledge of sin is given to all
We fear what might happen after the sod doth fall.

We may be helpless but there is a way,
To avoid the judgment sure to come on that day.
It was for this purpose God sent His chosen Son,
Our mediator our redeemer is God's only Son.

In gratitude of this I give all glory to Him,
To small a payment for so great a sin.

A redneck holiday

2008-09-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Twas the night before Christmas
in my double wide house

Not a soul was stirring
'cus I'd just shot the last mouse

There wern't no salcks ta hang on the wall
a'cus no one wey knew wared socks...not even maw

Then out in the yard came such a noise and claimar
(like the time the law cum and took uncle Roy to the slammer)

then maw told me"get ye on out there Sammy,
or I tell you ill thump you and redden your fanny"

well get'n up at 12 A.M! wan't a'tall fun
but I pocked a hole in the vis queen and pointed my gun

Then what with my bloodshot eyes did I see
but a fly'n ford full'a dawgs a'cumin at me

Then I blinked triply or forpley and again did check
"THE LEGENDS TRUE EVERYBODY, ITS THE CHRISTMAS RED NECK!"

He came cum screech'n to a halt on 'flat squirrel avenue'
and our stove pipe got much bigg'r when ol' Santey cum thoo

ummmmm...... Ill write the rest of it later

A random thought, and scale variations

2008-09-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hello, this Alex speaking. I wish only wish to show you a brief thought which has plagued me for the past day.
Yesterday I was viewing the definition of the word "A", little was I aware that the definition took over twelve paragraphs.

Aside from this, I have been learning "Cannon In D" (Bach) with my cousin David. I have a different version so we are having to do a bit of patching and reorganizing so that we can play together.
In addition to sight reading I have been working a lot on improvisation. I recently bought "Dan Tyminski's" solo album, and am currently working on bringing the fiddle break on the song "knock knock" under my rule. Other great albums I now posses are the "Infamous String Dusters" new record, and Sierra Hull's new solo album "secrets".
Here are some of the exercises I do on fiddle:
Key of C/c,d,e,c,d,e,f,d,e,f,g,e,f,g,a,f,g,a,b,g,a,b,c,-
(Numerical pattern) 1,2,3,1,2,3,4,2,3,4,5,3,4,5,6,4,5,6,7,5,6,7,8.
(this can be carried on to the next 6 available octaves, and can be duplicated in any key) Something else you can do is mix two different scale variations. For example try ascending with a pentatonic scale and descending with a major scale.
Example/(ascending) g,a,b,d,e,g,a,b,d,e,g(descending)g,f#,e,d,c,b,a,g,f#,e,d,c,b,a,g. This is a convenient two octave scale variation which goes from open G string to the second finger on the E string. This is great for warm ups because it is difficult,diverse, and quickly acquaints you with all possible notes in the spectrum.
If you play fiddle,guitar,mandolin,or Cello, please try these and tell me what you think. And if you are a professional who knows something better for guitar or fiddle(Which I am currently learning) I beg you to comment and tell me it in detail. I would love to learn something new so please do not be shy.

Bad hair-day

2008-09-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

You know it, we have all had them... Bad hair days have claimed thousands of victims. Here are just an unfortunate few.

Lose curls, rogue ringlets, and uncompromising waves have victimized many if not all.
Its enough to make you sick!

I have no hair!!! WHYYYYYY!?!! Wear a hat, save us all from indegestion.

2008-08-25T21:59:00.000-07:00

Now tell me what you see that is different?

-aLeX

"The Caterpillar"

2008-08-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

And now that I am out of ideas it is time to say "The End".

-Written by Alex(no illegal plagiarism)-

Chronicles of aLeX! it's not coming soon it's allready here!

2008-07-21T20:47:00.000-07:00

Now I am fully aware that my chronicling of the recent past is come at a time not so recent as the things of which I write. However because it was such a providential blessing I feel I must share it with you.

First of all I and my family went to the Prospect Bluegrass festival. While we where there I found that(above)Tristan and Tashina, Who are world class fiddle players, where going to fill in for band couldn't make it. The band they where in was called New Old Stock and after the show I was privileged get a lesson from them. They where very nice to me and gave me several useful suggestions.(by the way im not sure if "Tashina" is spelled like that).
We played the last set of the festival.

Next we went to the Fossil OR bluegrass festival.
We played, in this picture, at a house we rented(there was no hotels).
We had a lot of fun playing in the band scramble.
As we all know most good things must com to an end. And this great festival was no exception to the rule so we obviously had to promptly vacate the area.
after that we(Grandma,mom,and me) went up to Salem to record a CD with one of my best friends Jake, (you can look him up at myspace.com/Jakedewhirst).
He takes his music very seriously.
OK, this one even tops Cassey Driesen(really funky fiddle player)!
Now farewell my friend, till again I am given the privilege of being viewed by such a worthy...uh?
Oh whatever, see ya in the funny papers!

-Alexander Stevens Goldman the IVth-

I will talk about the pics later

2008-07-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

2008-07-10T15:06:00.000-07:00

I am fully aware that I may display me ignorance by this query I shall make but the question must be asked...ummm...well...WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES "BTW" MEAN?!?!

Aside from this inexplicable abbreviation(btw),which was formerly made by Destiny Jane, I have had but little hindrances from being at ease. Of course with the exception of the fact that I was never taught spelling past second grade, we will not even discuss grammar!

My Fiddle Farley Flew From it's Fine Fiddle case several days ago. Seeing as it landed on the asphalt I was very thankful to find that there where no major cracks. It has been in "the shop" since Tuesday morning and Mr. Bacon, the man repairing my fiddle, found that the seams in the side had separated! He finished it this morning so I cant wait to see him(my fiddle) and catch him up on the new Luke Bulla solo I figured out...
Oh bother, I have to go now...uh by!

-aLeX

Fossil

2008-07-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

First and foremost I would like to thank my wonderful grandma for taking me to a wonderful festival.

Second of all let me introduce to you the attendance(the picture above).
Jake from the Dewgrass band, and Collin.

These are uh...semi normal acquaintances Amy and Ellie Hakenson

Clockwise from bottom right: Jakob,Collin,Jake(wearing my glasses),?Top,Martin Stevens,Kaiti,and myself.

The girls are complete copy-cats:Anna(my sis),Ellie and Amy Hakenson,?,?,?,Kaiti(sorry but I didn't meet very many of the girls).

Yes I am playing the guitar, but do not be to impressed. The guitar I am playing belongs to a ten year old kid who is many, many, many times better then myself.

This is a picture of the "band scramble" I played in...yeah we won.

Wow! How long have you been playing?

Well now you "gotta lytl taste a ma life... Iss predy dang esiting".

By! By! By! By! by!

2008-06-29T11:25:00.000-07:00

Let me see... Monologue? Poetry? A song perhaps?
I've got it! I shall do all of the three!

#1, Monologue:

Hello my dear reader, it is a privilege to have you visiting my corner of the world. Today is Sunday, therefore the annual practice of sleeping in late was far from neglected. At least by most... for at my first waking I...well...fell back to sleep. But later I got up and practiced my fiddle for an hour until I felt something both familiar and expected. It started as a small rumble but was drowned out by the lower vibrations of my violin. Then it increased into a ravenous craving. With all the endurance I could muster I resisted the temptation to cease my time of practice... But alas,vanity, vanity, all was vanity(says the musician).

#2, Poetry:

Blogging is a thing that as often as I can I try to carry through
to get exposure, to unleash my feelings and all of this upon you
but when the computer is off and the laptop shut,I begin my life anew
for every day is like a post which must pass the Lords review
-by me

#3, song writing:

In consideration of the simple fact that you cannot hear the tune, I am reluctant to in form you that this section will, for the present time, be neglected.

the end!

Abstract quote of the day

2008-06-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

Ah spring!-Chris Thile

Yes...It's true... I am back!

2008-06-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

Hello, hello, hello my friends!
I believe it has been far to long since last I encroached upon every ones Google readers, so here I am.
Today we went to the market in Grants Pass, 10-12:30. We all played two sets and then we went home. Daddy fixed the swamp cooler so that we do not have to get heat strokes every twenty minuet's.
So... In a couple of days ME and mama are going up to fossil bluegrass festival(JAKE IS GOING BE THERE!). However, on the fourth (the day before) I am performing with Emy Phelps band in Ashland! I auditioned for them a few weeks ago and they turned out to be some really amiable folks and let me join the band. The only draw back is that now I have to practice for Jakes CD, our family band and now this band as well. Not that it is a draw back in regard to pleasure for I love music.
So as Dawn rose from her bed, where she lay by haughty Tithonos, raising her rosy fingers above the horizon carrying light to the immortal gods and the mortals(Homer), or in more modern terms, at the crack a dawn(Kenny), I try to practice as much as possible of all three.
Well, by now you are probably tired of hearing about my so...wait a minuet, your on my blog to read about me.?.?... Never mind.

p.s. no questions about the pics.

?????????????????????????

2008-06-14T23:10:00.000-07:00

Are you ready...

for the event of a lifetime?...

So grab your stroller and walk like... uh... David?

Quote of the day

2008-06-14T23:01:00.001-07:00

"Hullo...what do we have here?"-C.S. Lewis

The Contemplation of an Infant

2008-06-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

Concert

2008-05-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

Luke and everyone
Luke, Collin and I
The guitar player with everyone

2008-05-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

what is a friend?

Last weak my cousin Kaleb came down from WA to visit us Oregonians. He and I got to spend allot of time together talking, playing music(duh), talking, discussing, arguing, debating, reminiscing, contemplating, and.... well just talking. Sometimes I make a friend who I want to be like, not necessarily who I am like. But over all it seems to me we make friends with those who we are similar to. For example, we are attracted to someone because they like the same style of music that we do, or they enjoy discussing biblical theology, or perhaps they just enjoy having fun & playing games. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends and friendship. We read in Prov. 17:17 that,"a friend loves at all times,And a brother is born for adversity". But have you ever wandered whether it is ok to be friends with someone who does not live up to this standard, or is not even a Christian? Well later on we read in chapter 18:2 that "A fool has no delight in wisdom, but in expressing his own heart". Now you might be saying "com on man, not all 'non Christians' are fools". Well, according to Romans 1 (professing to be wise they became fools)they are. Ex. 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before Me " implies that nothing should come before Christ, and that includes reason. If someone thinks of themselves as the controller of their life then they are a fool according to Romans one. In other words If they put their own wisdom before Gods then they have elevated themselves to an idol. There is much more that could be said, but for the sake of time I will have to cut it short. Having a relationship makes you vulnerable, And a companion of fools shall suffer harm. So it is a sin to be friends with unbelievers? Of course not, however if a person is having more of an effect on you than you are on them it would only be wise to avoid that person. I thank God for giving me so many good and true friends.

well thats all fore today folks!
-aLeX

I have the buzzz! (and it's not my drink.)

2008-04-30T23:54:00.000-07:00

Poem - The Grace of God

2008-04-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

Here is a poem I wrote a few weeks ago to share at church. My mom really wanted me to post it. So here it goes.

The Grace of God

Forsooth the trails in every day
Which in our lives do continually stay.
The fear of death the frets of of life,
The anger of man unleashed in strife.

We find morbid pleasure in criticizing,
The ones we love antagonizing.
We live for tomorrow forgetting today
To our money for provision we pray.

All fear the end though most ignore
And in our hearts this perplexity we store
For the knowledge of sin is given to all
We fear what might happen after the sod doth fall.

We may be helpless but there is a way,
To avoid the judgment sure to come on that day.
It was for this purpose God sent His chosen Son,
Our mediator our redeemer is God's only Son.

In gratitude of this I give all glory to Him,
To small a payment for so great a sin.

Pictures! Yippee!

2008-04-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures that Devin and Destiny took with the new camera that Grandma got me for my birthday!

Arighty, talk to ya laterz!

-aLeX

The Cuz Group

2008-04-20T21:34:00.000-07:00

Our heads and our feet? Ummmmmmm????

2008-04-07T18:02:00.001-07:00

My Grandma is very wise and discerning, and has a way of seeing what other people will think about things(e.g. blogs). So at her recommendation I have put some worthwhile pictures on my blog.
The above pictures start at about 2003-2007. Each picture is jam packed with wander full friends.
god has truly blessed me with excellent friends who I have learned a lot from.

If I missed you it's not because I don't care.

2008-04-05T21:41:00.001-07:00

Hi!

Payback time

2008-04-03T12:13:00.001-07:00

Well I just had to get back at Alex for posting on my blog.
And this may turn into a Blog war.
Gotta go before he finds out.
Bye
Collin

2008-03-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Well it's been 17 min. & still no comments.... Sigh.

-me again

The Answer!

2008-03-21T18:09:00.000-07:00

I was practicing(as usual). Those of you who answered differently don't feel bad.

obviously >aLeX<

2008-03-04T22:15:00.000-08:00

Guess what I'm doing.
-by me

Come & gon

2008-03-04T18:40:00.000-08:00

Well, we all know that good things must come to an end, and sadly wintergrass is no exception. i had an awesome time with my family and it will be something cherished in my memory fore years to come.
At present i am in my parents bedroom on the computer(obviously) and pondering whether i should be practicing or not.

therefore dear friend, till the path which i have set as my own doth cross the one thou hath chosen for thine own... catch ya latter!

P.S. i like peanut butter.
p.p.s. ...?...

-aLeX+

It's coming!!!!!!!!

2008-02-14T18:45:00.001-08:00

WINTER GRASS!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, I shall attempt to compose myself... those of you who are at all acquainted with my blog will know who the Dewherst's are!

Alright... ok.... brrrreeeaaath...
I happen to have a wonderful grandma who is going to pay for me and collin to go to an academy in Tacoma WA. & Jeremy Garret is teaching the fiddle section!!!!

2008-01-28T19:15:00.000-08:00

Every once in a while I like to stick my head out the window, look up at the sky & smile for a satellite picture.

I bought a humidifier and a dehumidifier... I put them in the same room and let em fight it out.

Why is it a penny for your thoughts but you got to put your two cents in? someone is getting a penny.

I once got poison oak on my brain and the only way I could scratch it was to think about sand paper.

2008-01-28T19:07:00.001-08:00

Pretty.

P.s. hi!

Just being me! & disappointment

2008-01-23T17:36:00.001-08:00

this might not be the aLeX that you know.

now that looks a little more normal.

now, onto other matters. You may have wandered at the word "disappointment" in the heading. Well my reason for it was that I chanced to look at the poll that I put up and!....
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!?!?

P.S. please vote fiddle.
P.P.S. please vote fiddle.
P.P.P.S. please vote mandolin
P.P.P.P.S. PLEASE VOTE FIDDLE

Speech, Music & Christ.... AND Taco Bell

2008-01-22T13:41:00.001-08:00

Well the speech thing is over and I must say it was a lot of fun.

Yup... a whole lot of fun...

It was really great to meet so many other kid's, but now that it's over I am directing my attention to musical studies.So why am I always tying everything into music you may ask?

For me, music is a constant companion. It's a way of communicating how I feel without anyone knowing. For example if I am in an edgy mood, than I will usually play in a minor key. But if I am in a good mood than I will play a standard fiddle tune, or a slow complicated song. However if I am depressed or confused than I go back to basic scales and runs.. something I'm familiar with.
I believe that music is most enjoyable when you come to the place where you can feel it. Maybe it sounds silly to you but I believe that music is one of my greatest blessings.

I do sometimes.... many times struggle with pride and conceit but God is faithful to correct me and point me toward Christ. If it where not for His sovereign intervention I would be hopelessly lost and destined for damnation with no hope or desire for salvation. In the course of the past few years I have been confused about what it meant to put Christ first and foremost, especially in regards to music. I will not say that I am certain of where I am now, but I will say that when I look to Christ and not to myself I will find the answers to life's many questions.

(True as this may be, I would appreciate any suggestions/comments you might have.)
-aLeX

a renewed interest & the man who tops all else

2008-01-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the best grandpa in the world? Most have not fore the simple reason that each person is prone to be partial toward their own family. But partiality aside, Ken Anderson is surely the greatest of all.
At the age of 62, ken Anderson is still very strong and is undefeated in arm wrestling (believe me I've tried). He is constantly teaching me something new and interesting and loves to teach about health. My grandpa always lives what he says no matter what.
Yesterday he turned 62 and we had a wrestling party for him since he used to be a wrestler before he hurt his knees. Alright, maybe I'm a little partial but you have to admit this is one heck of a guy.
Love you grandpa
-aLeX

How are you today?

2007-12-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

HI!
HEY!
HOWDY!
SUP?

New IPod Awesome!

2007-12-22T12:45:00.000-08:00

My Grandma and Grandpa just bought me the 160 gig IPod....that's a lot of songs! David put a bunch of sermons on my IPod and I have almost finished listening to all of them. Each menu is a split screen that; means one side lists the options of the menu and when you scroll onto the options the other side will show the pictures that can be found under each option. It is SO awesome to finally have an IPod to listen to! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa, I love you both! PS Love you MOST

This is dedicated to Daddy!

2007-12-22T12:25:00.000-08:00

Weird and Funny pictures

2007-11-29T01:05:00.000-08:00

The Sound of Worship

2007-10-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Since for a while we were trying to record our CD in a travel trailer close to the road, this brings back memories!

The Top 10

2007-10-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

OK the real top 10 Coolest Things about being a fiddle player...
By Alex Hargraves (he's 14 too)

10 The bruise on your neck is a good conversation starter.
9 Performing
8 Being exposed to new musical styles
7 Meeting inspiring teachers
6 Music Festivals
5 Learning cool tunes
4 Going to music camps
3 Jamming with other musicians
2 Making friends
1 Improvising

2007-10-27T20:23:00.001-07:00

Three reasons why being a fiddle player is cool:

#1. I'm a fiddle player, and I'm.... well, duh!
#2. All fiddle players are cool.
#3. If you doubt the second reason refer to the first reason.

2007-10-10T22:03:00.000-07:00

Ok, we all know who is the good looking one in this picture...or do you... hmmm, well I will give you two guesses.
-A)ALEX
-B)devin

Incase you are wondering how lions get their food

2007-10-08T21:50:00.001-07:00

My Speech class speech

2007-09-26T21:15:00.000-07:00

This is my personal speech I had to do at our speech club yesterday. It was a lot of fun. Coleen McMurray really inspired me to do apologetics. Oh yeah Victoria did really good introducing the platform speeches. These were the only two classes I went to, so sorry to everyone else. HA

Hello my name is Alex Goldman I am 14yrs old. I was born in this very town Grants Pass around 2:00p.m. I was 8lbs. 15oz. True to my nature I came out completely different from what was expected. I don't remember much of growing up, and some of it I haven't lived through yet. One memory I have is waking up in the middle of my nap and for some reason I could not find my parents. After some careful inspection and consumption of things in the refrigerator I set off down our mile dirt road to the neighbors to look for them there. I was only 3 years old and wearing only a t-shirt! I got to the neighbors house and explained my predicament. He took me inside his house and set me on the couch (his dog kept jumping up and licking me). Eventually he spotted my parents and took me over to their car and explained the astounding take of my unsuccessful quest to find my parents. Pages and pages of stories like these could be recorded about me but not now. Am a God fearing Christian boy. I weigh 130 lbs. and am 5ft 6in tall depending if I spike my hair or not. My favorite things to do are exploring, cracking my whip, bike riding, climbing trees, running, playing soccer, studying theology, and especially playing fiddle on stage. As for the future I know nothing of it but I expect much of it. I hope to be an influential Christian musician, with a visible love for the Lord, and a witness to the music world. Well, that's the summary of my life, what I once was, what I am now, and what I wish to be.

The longest post I've ever done!

2007-09-08T12:02:00.001-07:00

Me and lil' sis Murren.Above:My hand/Fiddle.

Below:all of the following are pictures from MooGrass, which is a festival in Tillamook.

Above: Luke/banjo,Ellie/fiddle(my arch rival),Clyde/mandolin,Nickie/bass,not sure about the other two.

Cassie/fiddle,Paul/guitar,and don't ask who the others are.

Mason here is like a second grandpa, he goes to most of the festivals we go to and never gets away without a hug. He was the MC for the festival.

I must say this was a thrilling experience, Dewgrass (that's the name of their band) allowed me to play a couple songs on stage with them! Ever since I met Jake and Luke I've looked up (and down) to them.

This was during an awesome jam session. Starting from right to left,Emily/guitar, Jamin/bouzouki, Monique/fiddle (you can just barley see her bow),Erin/bass,Greg/guitar(in Grey ball cap),? /guitar, Nick/mando, Luke/banjo,ME/fiddle,Jake/guitar,?,?,Katie (pink T shirt) mando,Ellie/fiddle (my arch rival), and Collin /mandolin.

Well, Nick brought some Oreo cookies and Jake here decided to load up.

well this was the last day of the festival, and as a tradition all performers who are left get to play on stage together.

This is the day after the last day of the festival, starting from left to right, top to bottom:Sara, Emily,Nick,Me,Jamin,Jake,Kaiti,Cassie,Anna,Collin, Luke,Mailee,Murren,Iona,AND everybody's little favorite William(AKA tug boat).

Now we have narrowed it down to the more elite.

Me and Des... Me and Alex...

2007-08-18T21:51:00.001-07:00

Well, I'm here (It's Destiny writing) on Alex's blog... FUN!!! It took along time to find this picture... I mean loooong time:) Okay, (probably) posting on Alex's blog:( BYE!!!

Well, this is the first time any one (that I know of) has posted on my blog, interesting experience. Well the Kruse's came over for dinner and we have been having a great time.
well gotta go,Farewell! <><><><><> [][][][][][{}{}}{}}++++++++=======ha!

2007-08-17T14:23:00.001-07:00

Guess who is having fun.

1.Alex(fiddle)
2.Jake(guitar)
3.Luke(banjo)
4.Greg(guitar)

2007-08-16T18:18:00.001-07:00

Dewgrass

2007-08-16T18:09:00.001-07:00

Here are the Emmons in performance, you guys...'er girls were great!

Me and my good friend Jake

2007-08-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

I know this is kinda late, but I just had to get some pictures from this festival.

This is better then the last video....faster

2007-08-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

Casey Driesen playing Sally in the Garden....My teacher at Wintergrass

2007-08-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

2007-06-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

well yesterday we played at the Growers Market in Grants Pass.
I made $7.00000000, but I'm not sure how much we made total. I was feeling kinda sick,
specially when I found out that there was another band there (I was not at all playing my best),when Taylor rose(ask the Emmons if you don't know her)family came over to listen I got kinda edgy/nervous and tried to cover it up by frowning and only looking at my fiddle.
looking back now though I think it would have been allot better if I would have smiled at least between brakes(instrumental solo),because like in Matt 5:14, I am to be a light to the world not just when I'm feeling good but all the time.
well got to go,see ya!
-Xela out.

2007-06-08T18:44:00.001-07:00

these pictures show how to properly split A log that is to big to split in half.

2007-06-08T18:35:00.002-07:00

Ive been splitting wood today so I thought ide take some pictures.

-Enjoy more than I did-

2007-06-07T22:51:00.001-07:00

The effect of the next picture(down)on my hurting back.
picture by Devin Cruse

2007-06-07T22:44:00.001-07:00

Devin and grandpas"bed of nails".
(well I didn't have much to say so I just used big font size)

2007-06-07T22:36:00.001-07:00

whats up!

2007-05-21T14:06:00.000-07:00

this is Cassie, my second youngest sister. She plays fiddle, loves penguins and horses.

2007-05-21T13:52:00.001-07:00

this nut is,im ashamed to say, is my little brother he plays mandolin and a little fiddle. he loves to read and play fooseball.

2007-05-21T13:44:00.001-07:00

This is my sister Anna, she plays penny whistle and banjo, she also loves to cook and make me clean it up.

2007-05-07T15:15:00.000-07:00

Don't ask!

After 3hrs. of practice
I'm good and charged
up.
Well I got stuck in this tree
and I had to practice so...

2007-05-07T14:57:00.000-07:00

On mine ,Wiliams, and Kailas birth day we went skating.
(me, Tait, and David)

2007-04-12T21:41:00.000-07:00

Me, Collin,Jake(top) and Luke

Me and Jake... totally into it.

2007-04-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

Amy, and ,Ellie Hakanson jamin at MooGrass(Tillamook). 2006

2007-04-12T14:28:00.001-07:00

Me. my mom, dad and little bro went to this Nickel Creak concert at the Britt, it was incredible and the Emmons saved us a spot up front (their so nice) so we got a good view. It was awesome to get to meet some of the worlds best musicians!

2007-04-12T14:28:00.000-07:00

Sean Watkins,Collin and ME. Sarah watkins,Me and little bro.

Me. my mom, dad and little bro went to this Nickel Creak concert at the Britt, it was incredible and the Emmons saved us a spot up front (their so nice) so we got a good view. It was awesome to get to meet some of the worlds best musicians!

Chris Thile,me and Collin.

bath room art

2007-04-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

wow pretty buff huh?

Wintergrass 2007

2007-04-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

Casey Driessen and I playing on the main stage. I had three full days of unlimited access to one of my favorite fiddlers....well almost unlimited access! He taught mostly theory though ugghhh..