The picture is of me and my cigar-box guitar that I built. Play it in an open-C … has a lonesome sound. I live in a college town known for its music school and has a very eclectic music scene. I write and try out my songs in the local venues. I also write short stories, gags, and novels … a few which I've converted to e-book format and can be accessed at www.howardrmusic.com