Memories of years gone by, some good some bad

(EDITORS NOTE–Many times when I bump into a CBA member they ask me how J.D. Rhynes is doing…lots and lots of folks asked me at the camp out at Lodi last week. My response is ALWAYS the same. The old man’s Parkinson’s is ravaging his body but it...

Memories, Festivals, Zombies, and Drool

Bluegrass festivals and related activities cause memories, and the intensity varies depending on your blood-to-coffee ratio. Memories have such a way of being…let me search for the right word here. Memorable. Many are fond memories, like the first time we hitch...

Memories, Festivals, Zombies, and Drool

Bluegrass festivals and related activities cause memories, and the intensity varies depending on your blood-to-coffee ratio. Memories have such a way of being…let me search for the right word here. Memorable. Many are fond memories, like the first time we hitch...

Mentors

(EDITOR’S COMMENT: It’s been nearly three years now since Nancy retired from her Welcome writing chores. I’ve missed her pithy, always spot on columns. Here’s one of my favorites from back in early ’17. RC)This coming Sunday, I’m...

Mentors

(It’s hard to believe it’s been this many years since Nancy retired from her Welcome columnist job. Here’s one of her pieces from 2010. As always, a fun read with a point worth making.) This coming Sunday, I’m looking forward to a visit with one of the greatest...