The gift of books, the gift of art and craft

In this episode I share with you two beautiful books that arrived as gifts the other day. If you are interested in Diana Glyer's book you can find it on US amazon here:www.amazon.com...
and in the UK here: www.amazon.co....
My friend Lancia smith who sent me the book about violin making has her own beautiful website, dedicated to cultivating the true, the good, and the beautiful here:
thecultivating...
Finally, if you would like to encourage me in keeping this channel going you could always pop round and buy me a coffee on this page (until the glad day comes when we can share proper coffees in a real coffee shop!
www.buymeacoff...

[@julialuminasalsa]

beautiful words on craftsmanships that you choose to read to us. Especially since I play the violin and also go to an art academy where we have a amazing pottery workshop

[@auk7447]

I loved this.... A few years back I heard a woodpecker fly from tree to tree at Trumpington- meadows. Each had a different sound as he pecked. Since then the trees have become glockenspiels in my mind, the woodpecker a musician who shares with us, the spirit of the Creator.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, - that's a lovely story and image

[@leolouie9549]

You all prolly dont care but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

[@lianvan296]

@Leo Louie instablaster :)

[@leolouie9549]

@Lian Van I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@leolouie9549]

@Lian Van it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my ass !

[@marybrewer2203]

Love that Harvest Moon sound. So lovely...books and music and a cozy visit. What a nice way to spend a few moments on a Sunday afternoon. Thanks for having us in.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aljurje]

Thank you so much for sharing these gems with us! Your joy and sense of awe are contagious! So blessed to have discovered you and your universe!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thank you so much!, glad you've found this little channel

[@dw2hite]

Your videos provide light and joy in a dark time. Thank you.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you like them!

[@ericdingler672]

Beautiful analogy. Slainte brother....

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thank you kindly

[@ryanmichaelchin]

Greatly enjoyed the time today "with" you, Malcolm! Thank you :)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

My pleasure!

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

That is very beautifully crafted and fine sounding guitar. What a lovely pair of gifts to receive and share with us, the lesson of appreciating the strength we grow through adversity rather than ease is an important one.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

it is indeed. I see you too have a fine array of instruments. I was fascinated by your sequence about making the Anglo-Saxon Lyre - I'm very tempted but I don't think I have the skill

[@christiesoto1082]

Beautiful thought two gifts arriving the same day to uplift your soul

[@ddogwithtwods4487]

Great as always 👍🙂

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks for the visit

[@kurtisneilmcinnis8353]

Beautiful spiritual metaphors. Thank you for sharing.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks!

[@timhower3628]

I once knew a violin maker in Juneau Alaska. Beautiful talk like always.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks

[@sonjachastain5619]

I was playing because it has these harmonics. I love this guitar. 🎸It's sort of made on the lines of a violin.

[@HalloweenRock]

Beautiful words about the fingerprints of God getting on the clay (us). Makes one feel special. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonyferrarajr.2115]

Right on time, Sir.

[@loveandpeace1985]

Love the song Harvest Moon And that is a beautiful guitar!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks. Yes, if only I could play it as well as Neil!

[@loveandpeace1985]

@@MalcolmGuitespell lol you do pretty well I love playing the guitar but only for my own fun I don't think anyone else would want to listen! Haha but it's enjoyable And we share the love of Bob Dylan who is one of my very favorites. Great video again

[@gregehlert2349]

Isaiah 49 is a precious passage for me. Clay remaining in the potter's hands. Fingerprints remaining on the post-fired piece. With the quality of trees forged through adversity. Great blessing.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

a favourite of mine too!

[@TheGentlemanScholar]

I'm pretty close to having a study closely resembling yours...and yes, being surrounded by books is to be surrounded by knowledge...

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

it is indeed!

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Your comments bring to mind a book I read last year (and want to read again), Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, by Tish Harrison Warren, an ACNA priest.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, Ive always loved George Herbert's phrase that prays is 'Heaven in Ordinary'

[@imawrench]

Hello Malcolm. I only just found and subscribed to your channel after a friend in the KZbin Pipe Community nominated you for the 5 and 3 challenge. For reference take a peek at Leo Aldopold’s last video. I am quite excited to see the rest of your videos. Take good care, Stephen

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

ah not sure how to check that out can you post the link in the comments here?

[@imawrench]

@@MalcolmGuitespell Tried to send you this before but didn't take, trying again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWW5dZ2ofbV5bs0

[@TheGentlemanScholar]

As easy as it is to believe in chaos and turmoil, serendipity and synchronicity like that are proof of an underlying flow and pattern. Created by us? God? Both?

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, I think that underlying flow and pattern are given by god but its up to use to steer float and sail in it, to make the most of his currents