Which reminds me of this joke, presumably stuck to the yellow note on the front “A note left for a pianist from his wife – Gone Chopin, (have Liszt), Bach in a Minuet.”
The guy on the ladder, blissfully unaware that the ladder has no support, is about to plunge into the keyboard, thus creating a footnote to this whole affair…
I felt that way after guest blogging on your blog! You never know what will happen after clicking the publish button! There have been times when I have felt that I’ll never write again. Inspiration just won’t come and it won’t be possible. It’s quite a panicky state and then inspiration appears unexpectedly…the ideas will keep coming, even though there may be pauses here and there!
I had my friend bring back a little baggie of sand from the Great Pyramid when he was there. I’ll allow you to speculate how much fun he had with customs. Just read your Bradey interview.
I need a piano buried with me when I die, too. I’ve been trying to learn how to play lately, but I think it’ll take me more than one lifetime to do it.
52 responses to “The excavation by Carl D’Agostino”
Maxi
June 1st, 2012 at 06:00
You’re doin’ a great job with the colors, Carl … can feel the keys under my fingers.
Blessings – Maxi
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 06:05
Thanks Maxi.
Tori Nelson
June 1st, 2012 at 07:37
Love the question mark in the thought bubble. That’s pretty much what my thought bubble looks like most of every day
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 08:24
I think the ? in the bubble accents the absurdity just right.
flynn1959
June 1st, 2012 at 09:29
You’re getting pretty deep here, eh?
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 13:59
That would be a Jacques Costou thing.
earthriderjudyberman
June 1st, 2012 at 09:50
The keys to success … you’ve got them, Carl. Keep up the great work.
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 13:55
Appreciate that.
poemsandponderings
June 1st, 2012 at 10:49
Piano+cartoon+tomb-Al Kiber=Khartoum? Is this a geography riddle?
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 13:57
Hum a few bars and I’ll let you know. Khartoum Egyptian for cartoon ?
poemsandponderings
June 1st, 2012 at 23:52
Exactly.
Deb
June 1st, 2012 at 11:08
Good job, Carl!
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 13:58
Thank you.
Mark Petruska
June 1st, 2012 at 13:50
I always thought when the ancient Egyptians “tickled the ivories” that meant they were playing with elephants. NOW the truth is revealed!
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 13:57
Just don’t tickle those Nile crocs.
Mark Petruska
June 1st, 2012 at 14:17
I thought tickling their bellies put them to sleep. Not something I’d want to try, though…
Patti Kuche
June 1st, 2012 at 14:14
The keys to eternal life!
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 17:11
Oooooooooooooooooooooooh !!! That’s a 10.
Elliot
June 1st, 2012 at 16:06
Which reminds me of this joke, presumably stuck to the yellow note on the front “A note left for a pianist from his wife – Gone Chopin, (have Liszt), Bach in a Minuet.”
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 17:13
Hope the nosey neighbor doesn’t horn in on things. Thanks for adding your wit to the post.
Thomas Stazyk
June 1st, 2012 at 16:25
When it comes to Egyptian history, this is a different way to “spinet.”
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 17:14
Ah, another 10 !!! Good job T.
Three Well Beings
June 1st, 2012 at 16:45
So the pharoahs were musical! Good to know! I like the guys dancing in the background, anticipating what’s to come! Debra
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 17:14
Wait till they find the electric guitars in the next dig.
kateshrewsday
June 1st, 2012 at 17:21
Those Egyptians. They sure knew what they were doing.
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 18:55
Ancient people were far more advanced than we credit.
mj monaghan
June 1st, 2012 at 17:31
Can you dig it, man? I knew that you could.
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 18:56
Groovy. Farm out. Diminite
campfireshadows
June 1st, 2012 at 18:42
It was an even more exciting dig until Lord Robert found himself standing in the piano’s ‘stool’.
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 18:57
and playing Liberace
Lois
June 1st, 2012 at 19:10
That just cracks me up Carl! Do you know Glen Baxter? His cartoons are similarly brilliant!
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 19:14
I’d like to hook up.
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 19:36
Just left him a message.
Lois
June 1st, 2012 at 19:42
He is so hilarious – but then so are you!
Carl D'Agostino
June 1st, 2012 at 21:42
Will put out 100 cartoon book soon . I need to make a few bucks at this. Thanks for compliment.
clinock
June 2nd, 2012 at 02:24
The guy on the ladder, blissfully unaware that the ladder has no support, is about to plunge into the keyboard, thus creating a footnote to this whole affair…
Carl D'Agostino
June 2nd, 2012 at 05:57
“falling” in love on the Nile
monicastangledweb
June 2nd, 2012 at 16:21
I always knew the Egyptians were inventive!
Carl D'Agostino
June 2nd, 2012 at 17:59
I knew they had beer but no idea they had dance hall saloons.
lscotthoughts
June 2nd, 2012 at 18:21
Your creativity is very deep, Carl! Love it!
Carl D'Agostino
June 2nd, 2012 at 18:27
I just hope the ideas keep rolling. Once you establish a bit of a fan base, they have high expectations for production.
lscotthoughts
June 2nd, 2012 at 18:39
I felt that way after guest blogging on your blog! You never know what will happen after clicking the publish button!
There have been times when I have felt that I’ll never write again. Inspiration just won’t come and it won’t be possible. It’s quite a panicky state and then inspiration appears unexpectedly…the ideas will keep coming, even though there may be pauses here and there!
Tony McGurk
June 2nd, 2012 at 18:22
I can’t believe the Egyptians buried that thing. Surely if they didn’t want it they could’ve sold it on Ebay
Carl D'Agostino
June 2nd, 2012 at 18:27
They had Nile Bay.
Ankur Mithal
June 3rd, 2012 at 10:05
Turns out that lyres and harps in ancient Egypt were mere myths. It was actually the piano….
Carl D'Agostino
June 3rd, 2012 at 12:45
Perhaps a trumpet or so too.
Red
June 6th, 2012 at 19:25
Apparently, you can take it with you!
Red.
Carl D'Agostino
June 6th, 2012 at 20:44
The Egyptians sure thought so. Seems the Afterlife was more significant for them. Ever read The Book of the Dead ?
Red
June 6th, 2012 at 20:49
I did, but it has been ages since I have seen it. We have a bit of an Egyptology fetish around this house.
Red.
Carl D'Agostino
June 6th, 2012 at 20:54
I had my friend bring back a little baggie of sand from the Great Pyramid when he was there. I’ll allow you to speculate how much fun he had with customs. Just read your Bradey interview.
duckofindeed
June 7th, 2012 at 14:51
I need a piano buried with me when I die, too. I’ve been trying to learn how to play lately, but I think it’ll take me more than one lifetime to do it.
Carl D'Agostino
June 8th, 2012 at 05:38
I know nothing of music but I can make a mean screech blowing on a blade of grass between my thumbs.