by Christine | Dec 24, 2020 | Welcome Column
I’m very sad to report that the CBA Board has made the tough call to cancel the 2021 Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley. After 44 uninterrupted years – from 1975 through 2019 – it is a huge disappointment to extend our hiatus for a second straight year. Naturally,...
by Christine | Feb 23, 2021 | Welcome Column
“I have given up the pursuit of perfection; I shall instead just seek to have both my shoes tied at the same time.” – Charles Brady to his daughter, Kate. I used to think that it was the job of the writer to seek perfection in his or her task and to remain...
by Christine | Feb 6, 2021 | Welcome Column
The Daily Grist: “It was hard for me to realize that they really liked that kind of music. …I don’t think you could think of no kind of music, I ain’t never heard none of it that I didn’t like SOME of it. Do you? I don’t like it all but any music I can listen to on...
by Christine | Dec 21, 2020 | Welcome Column
Listening to new music can be a very challenging experience. Suppose you hear a brand new song by a group that you really love. You might be a little bit sceptical. Just give me what I’m used to. That would be good enough. Maybe you sit there and patiently wait with...
by Christine | Feb 8, 2021 | Welcome Column
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Bruce from 2016.) Out here on Long’s Achers, the wildlife is abundant. To the South, the presence of the city is in fast approach. More homes are slated to be built. To the West, are still remains of partial rural living. “Homes with horses,“ I...
