By the Railroad Line

By the Railroad Line

I have always loved trains and many times I have camped at bluegrass festivals that happened to be right next to railroad lines. Sometimes the train whistle is a bit too close and the loud whistle disrupts your campside jam session. But sometimes the train’s arrival...
The First Circle

The First Circle

…There you are, standing with your instrument and the music is just great. The most sublime moment of the whole festival is right now and you know it. It’s a little chilly and you forgot your jacket, but it doesn’t matter. You’re reasonably...
An Easter Story

An Easter Story

(Editor’s Note: Here’s one I wrote a few years ago called the Department of Redundancy Department) Happy Easter to everybody! I have to admit that, for me, these days Easter isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. (pardon the pun) Easter egg hunts are mostly...
Harmony

Harmony

If there’s one thing this world needs these days, it has to be harmony. We are all individuals but cooperation in matters of common interest can only lead to the greater good of all. If only people and the nations of the world held this simple idea closer to all of...
Easter Set List

Easter Set List

This weekend we celebrate another Easter. It comes relatively late this year but can come as late as the 25th or as early as March 22nd since it’s based on the lunar calendar just like Chinese New Year. If the title of today’s column applies to you as a...