by Christine | Jun 11, 2016 | Welcome Column
It is 1976. I’m driving a yellow, 1972 VW “Bug.” I am not alone. Inside the small cabin of this German import on four wheels is my wife, my ten month old son and his fold-up crib, a large heavy green canvas tent that could have come from WWII, a...
by Christine | Sep 10, 2016 | Welcome Column
As most of you know, the next CBA Campout will be held October 17-23, at the Lodi Fairgrounds. Okay, I’ll admit it, last year was the first time I attended a CBA Campout at Lodi. While there, the thought occurred to me that the “Campouts” should...
by Christine | Apr 8, 2017 | Welcome Column
Never thought it would happen. Didn’t enter my mind, even the unconscious, IMHO. But what do I know? I’m no neurologist, heck, I’m barely even human. The thing about it is, you never know what you’re getting into when you sign-up for this...
by Christine | Nov 12, 2016 | Welcome Column
Admittedly my knowledge is limited. Limited to three. Limited to three kitchens that are all things bluegrass.First there is, “JD’s Bluegrass Kitchen.” Yes, there is that fine JD Rhyne’s cookbook, jam-packed full of recipes for,...
by Christine | Sep 8, 2017 | Welcome Column
It starts out innocently enough. Assuming you can already play a musical instrument, you pick up a guitar, a banjo, a mandolin, or whatever. Then you play it, and out comes the tone. You may want to call it sound, but something comes out from those wood and wire...
by Christine | Apr 14, 2018 | Welcome Column
Lots of rain yesterday, Friday. But today, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, a quick look out the window shows a mostly blue sky with a few clouds. I wonder if the Sonoma County flood alert is still in effect? Should I go for it? Sure, why not give it a try. Okay,...
