by Christine | Mar 8, 2018 | Welcome Column
(From 12/9/2010)You’ve all seen a bell curve: a graph that starts out near the bottom axis,climbs, levels out and drops back to the bottom. It represents so many things,like height in a population. You’ve got a few very short folks, then as youapproach average height...
by Christine | Dec 9, 2010 | Welcome Column
(Editor’s Note: George wrote this welcome nearly ten years. For me, it’s one of his most moving and insightful essays. Please read his Bell Curve if you can find a moment. RC)You’ve all seen a bell curve: a graph that starts out near the bottom...
by Christine | Nov 14, 2019 | Welcome Column
You’ve all seen a bell curve: a graph that starts out near the bottom axis,climbs, levels out and drops back to the bottom. It represents so many things,like height in a population. You’ve got a few very short folks, then as youapproach average height the curve grows...
by Christine | May 16, 2016 | Welcome Column
Ask yourself this question: Who is the absolute best Bluegrass musician you ever in person at each of the Bluegrass instruments? For the purposes of discussion, I include six hallowed instruments on my list. There are of course a few others like the accordion, the...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2011 | Welcome Column
I am with right with you, when you shake your head at the Black Friday frenzy that includes people lining up for midnight sales even before they’ve finished wiping the turkey gravy from their lips. I recoiled in horror at the folks who brawled at stores to fight over...
by Christine | Apr 9, 2014 | Welcome Column
I was unable to finish my research for today’s article, so it’ll have to be NEXT Wednesday’s article. I have had occasion to hear tons of music being performed over the past few weeks. Martinez is a terrific music town, with music everywhere you...