by Christine | Aug 27, 2009 | Welcome Column
When I was working as a welder/pipefitter, there were several humorous times that I can recall, but one of the funniest one’s was the time I welded up the door on a company truck. I was working at the Holley Sugar Plant in Tracy, Ca. in 1978. It was a HOT August...
by Christine | Dec 28, 2014 | Welcome Column
The end to another year has nearly arrived. It’s a time to reflect on what lies behind and contemplate the possibilities for 2015. I won’t spend too much time thinking on the past because nothing can be changed. I can learn from mistakes I’ve made, forgive the...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2011 | Welcome Column
I’m as free a little bird as I can be, I’m as free a little bird as I can be I’ll build my nest in the white oak tree Where the bad boys, they cannot bother me. If you think about it, Bluegrass and old time music is a good fit for people with an...
by Christine | Jun 28, 2017 | Welcome Column
Types of Jammers In attending jams this year, I noticed something I don’t think I’ve remarked on before. Jammers come in a variety of personality types. There are easygoing “I’ll play anything” jammers, who seem relaxed throughout the experience, and I hope I fit into...
by Christine | Oct 6, 2016 | Welcome Column
Note: For the first time in my almost 5 years of having the 1st Thursday Column, I don’t have an original to post. No excuses except sometimes stuff happens. So I am rposting a column from a couple of Octobers ago. DWThe Daily Grist…….”Don’t get it right, just...
