Jive Monkey Gold: My Friends As Musical Instruments

Here's a Jive Monkey Gold post from last year that everyone seemed to enjoy:

My Friends As Music Instruments

If a sampling of my friends (who are known to check out this blog)were musical instruments, these are the instruments they'd be.

Nature Boy Jason Hall: Rhythm Guitar. Because no matter what craziness you have to put up with, you keep a steady rhythm. But you can also plunk out a funky tune.

Nikki: Ukulele. Folksy, homespun, yet exotic at the same time. Weird yet soothing. And tiny.

Cheryl: Mandolin. Capable of such goofy, lighthearted babbling, but can add significant depth to a piece when the occasion warrants it.

Joel The Metro: Saxophone. Sometimes smooth and chillin', but with a wicked bite that you have to watch out for. Plays a variety of styles from marches to blues.

Amanda: Drums. Your opinions are straightforward, uncompromising -- nothing subtle about your instrumentation. And those who cross you --- BOOM, CLANG, GONG!

Lorie: Violin/ fiddle. A sophisticated, difficult to master, very nuanced instrument that can also be as simple as a reel or jig. Equally at home in the Paris Opera or Uncle Elmer's barn dance.

Will: Banjo. Sometimes a bit ornery, and a real bear to keep in tune, but also as smooth as summertime, a front porch swing, and lemonade.

Dr. Tom: Bagpipes. A plethora of complexities. Can comfort the mourners or send the warriors into battle. But mostly it just reminds me of your kilt.

Rachael who never posts on my blog but visits: Flute. Light, gentle, and airy. A peacemaker.

Sarah: Piano. Capable of being a one-person orchestra, holding down bass and treble lines, yet also can be a complimentary part of nearly any kind of band.

Pinhead Stacey: Lead guitar. Loud, piercing, full of brass and vigor. Stands out and cuts through the noise. But can also calm the distressed. And yours goes to eleven.