CIO: A Special Object

There was just something about the mahogany Alvarez acoustic six string: the deep brown color, the feel of the fretboard, the double “As” on the neck.  It was not the only guitar at the Old Town School of Folk Music in my price range, but it was the only one for me. Since buying it three years ago, I have put a lot of miles on it, some smooth and some bumpy. However, during even the most frustrating moments, like learning barre chords, it has remained my most important possession. In fact, the frustrating moments make it important because those moments have taught me about grit. And of the importance of having a creative outlet.