The Pipes

July 27 is Bagpipe Appreciation Day!

"No one knows for certain where the history of the Bagpipe began. 

It is thought that the first Pipe came from ancient Egypt, which had just a single drone and a chanter. 

From here it eventually evolved in Europe, with the Greeks and the Romans having the earliest written references."

Learn more here: Bagpipe History

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Trills

November 30 is St. Andrew's Day in Scotland, and for the global Scottish diaspora.

How' bout some silly bagpipe cartoons to celebrate?

A personal note:

Years ago, The Hubby and I attended a jazz festival.

As we walked toward the site of the festival, we encountered the most beautiful bagpipe music.

We guessed that someone was practising in a nearby parking garage, and the music moved my soul unexpectedly.

I began to cry.

Not in sorrow, but like I'd come home; something familiar.

Never discovered the bagpiper, nor the song that was played...nor why there was bagpiping at a jazz festival.

A very unique moment for me.

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It's Selfie Sunday!

Henry took up the Sunday Selfie challenge, making sure he included his much-loved toys.

Let's Hop!