Every year, I celebrate my birthday every day of the month during March. My actual birthday is March 23rd. Most years the real celebration is sometime around my actual birthday and the rest of the month I accept all gifts, well wishes, cakes, balloons, pats on the back, hugs and kisses that I can get. This year my family took the celebration to the next level. I was travelling on business on February 29th. I got back home late that evening and was greeted with a “Happy Birthday” banner in the garage on the wall in the bay where I park. When I went into the house, there was a gift bag on the counter and I was told I could open it. There was a nice gift inside. I was also told not to throw away the bag because it would have a new gift in it each day. I was told that some would be better than others. As of this writing I will say that each day’s gift has been great in it’s own way. So far the most unique gift has been the jawbone of an ass.
The jawbone of an ass is not just a biblical weapon of choice for Samson. It is also a musical instrument. I have often talked about wanting one and had researched their purchase. It has been a while since I have looked at them and it was a complete surprise. If you are wondering how you play one or what they sound like, you can watch the video below to see mine in action. I also tell a little bit more about how I came to discover this instrument.