Is It Worth the Loathing?

I’m not a guy that’s prone to look at the world with suspicion. While I’m not naive enough to walk downtown at night without keeping an eye on dark corners and nooks, my focus is usually on the colorful glow of neon lights and the pleasant buzz of crowds leaving the...

Is Music a Pastime or a Passion?

(Editor’s Note–From Nancy in 2011.  One of my favorites..  RC)I lived in Los Angeles throughout most of the 1970s. My circle of friends during those years consisted of an eclectic bunch of young people, somewhat like the cast of characters in the...

Is the Hobbs Grove Festival Still Happening?

The answer is no…or yes. Well, both answers are technically correct. The festival still occupies the last weekend of September and is still at the same beautiful grove. The name has reverted, however, to its original nomenclature: The Kings River Bluegrass Festival....

Is the Party Over?

Recently, when the question came up as to the reasons why CBA membership has declined, it was pointed out that the problem is due not only to low numbers of new members joining, but to the fact that some older, long-time CBA members are choosing not to renew their...