by Christine | Aug 25, 2018 | Welcome Column
Was it Patrick Henry who once said: “Give me liberty or give me death”? Supposedly I have liberty, or so I am told. But if my truth could be penned with quill, to stand through the ages, I would say……Give me a view; some crows on the fence; some goats in the field....
by Christine | Jul 11, 2020 | Welcome Column
No, not that finger. No, not one-half of the peace sign. I’m talkin’ about yours and mine, the fourth and usually smaller fourth, or little finger.For many years trying to learn a stringed instrument I really didn’t pay attention to the length and size of musicians’...
by Christine | Aug 20, 2010 | Welcome Column
IBMA will be rolling around within a couple of months and the nomination process is well along, with the final nominations having been announced as you may be reading this. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about giving back to bluegrass and the importance of...
by Christine | Nov 29, 2007 | Welcome Column
Hi, and a belated happy Thanksgiving Day to all! Now that the party has ended, I feel compelled to try my hand at being an editorialist. As you are all well aware, it’s Nancy who is the journalist in our house and I dare say that she makes me very proud to be...
by Christine | Dec 13, 2009 | Welcome Column
I love gizmos. I always have; lots of people do. And it’s not just a guy thing. My wife is getting a gizmo for Christmas because she asked for one. We were at a Thanksgiving party and she actually said “I’m into gizmos” I think it may have something to do with all...
by Christine | Oct 8, 2015 | Welcome Column
I bought a new banjo about five years ago, a really special one. It was an example of Banjo Acquisition Syndrome. Truth to tell I did not really NEED a new banjo. But I had been saving all my gig money and the photos of the banjo on the Banjo Hangout...
