by Christine | Jun 17, 2010 | Welcome Column
Well, it’s that very Special Week again. Father’s Day week – when I am the only guy left in the swanky offices of the California Bluegrass Association for the entire week. In the past four or so years since I’ve taken on the role of caretaker for the CBA headquarters...
by Christine | Jun 13, 2012 | Welcome Column
Once again, I find myself alone and a little frightened in the cavernous CBA offices during the week of Father’s Day. I, being neither retired, semi-retired, trust funded or otherwise independently wealthy, am compelled to work most of the week while everybody else is...
by Christine | Sep 24, 2019 | Welcome Column
Nothing Gold Can StayNature’s first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leaf’s a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf,So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay.- Robert FrostA closing door will click and clack,...
by Christine | Aug 21, 2013 | Welcome Column
When we hear our favorite musicians play, we love what we hear. But what, exactly are we hearing? “Stupid question!” you say. “I’m hearing the notes being played!” Yep, that’s true. But you’re also hearing the spaces between the notes. And many times, that exactly...
by Christine | May 29, 2013 | Welcome Column
How many times have you attended a concert (regardless of the genre), and at some time during the performance, they announce the presence of a “special guest” who’s going to join the band for a song or two. Depending on the stature of the special guest, there may be...
