A Time for Listening

We’re all disappointed that we don’t get to see our favorite bands right now. Of course, there’s been lots to see online, with bands working hard to replace those live concerts. And, there are loads of archived concerts to watch as well. If you’re done with the...

A Tip of My Hat

As I was preparing for our week at Grass Valley, I found no less than 14 hats in various cubby holes in the camper. I was wondering why two people require so many hats, but now I think I know why. I am finally feeling like I’ve caught up on my sleep since returning...

A Tragic End

At the end of 2011, my house is still standing on its foundation; my early-twenty-something children are progressing ahead in life (at a glacial pace); my wife has not murdered or maimed me; and we are both still gainfully employed. By all accounts, life has not been...

A Tribute to Mothers

Lately, most of the talk on the CBA website is appropriately enough all about Father’s Day. Since Mother’s Day is coming up in a couple weeks, I want to take this time to write a column about mothers. If I took a poll, I think most of you could name a bluegrass song...

A Turkey of a Tale

We’re all familiar with Murphy’s Law, and this year, it seemed that Murphy seriously didn’t want us to cook a Thanksgiving dinner. We had been having trouble with our oven for some time, but I applied the same philosophy as expressed in the lyrics of “The Arkansas...

A Turkey of a Tale

We’re all familiar with Murphy’s Law, and this year, it seemed that Murphy seriously didn’t want us to cook a Thanksgiving dinner. We had been having trouble with our oven for some time, but I applied the same philosophy as expressed in the lyrics of “The Arkansas...