by Christine | Feb 8, 2019 | Welcome Column
I have two grandchildren, both boys, ages six and three. I would kind of like another one or two (maybe a girl in there somewhere?) but it’s not looking like that’s going to happen. They’re both bright, active, healthy boys, for which I am most thankful. And they live...
by Christine | Nov 14, 2019 | Welcome Column
I am running around Australia at the moment, about to go see the Steep Canyon Rangers at the Melbourne Arena, and trying to figure out exactly what time I need to post this column so that it’s Friday in California. Friday is nearly over here, but Thursday’s still...
by Christine | Oct 9, 2015 | Welcome Column
When I was fourteen I bought my first guitar. It cost me $27 dollars, and I sweated blood to get it. I got it because I saw the Beatles in a news reel in my Junior high school the year before, and there were all these girls screaming and acting crazy and I figured...
by Christine | Aug 17, 2011 | Welcome Column
Change makes us queasy. Change is a-comin’ to the CBA Board of Directors. I know the members don’t like change much, because at least once (maybe twice) the whole Board ran for re-election with no opposition. That doesn’t mean the Board was universally loved by the...
by Christine | Jan 13, 2010 | Welcome Column
With regards to my weekly (weakly?) columns, my dear colleague Rick Cornish filled in for me last week, since I was selfishly on vacation. I explained my situation to Rick and he generously offered to help out. It was a minor miracle – I should show you the email he...
by Christine | Mar 17, 2010 | Welcome Column
First of all, as I write this, I’m not even sure I’ll be able to post it to the CBA Website, which is still suffering the effects of a cyber attack. Before you get your conspiracy theories out, please understand that most attacks of this nature are not directed at a...
