Can’t even trust myself…

Good morning from Whiskey Creek. There’s a sense of relief here at the old homestead. For close to a month we’ve been dealing with a llama who just pretty much stopped eating. Lynn’s tried everything. Sarahfina has been on four different medications, we’ve had two...

Can’t Some Brothers Get Paid?

NOTE! Before we get to Dave’s column, a bit of news: Our esteemed webmaster is without a computer since his has broken down. We expect Rick Cornish, Webmaster, to be up and running on Friday. Thanks for your patience.I’ve been working lately with some very old...

Cancelled

The Daily Grist: “These are the times that try mens souls.” (Thomas Paine)I write to you today from my bubble in Healdsburg and I hope you are safe in your own bubble, wherever that might be. I don’t know about you but I’m going crazy. Geoff Sargeant’s welcome column...

Candidates, camps, comedians and cool

Dear friends, This is a busy time of year around here at Breakdown Towers. We no sooner got the June issue of the CBA’s monthly paper done when we had to begin on the July issue. I plan on being in the Elysian Fields of the Nevada County Fairgrounds on the Saturday...

Candy Day

I’ve been thinking a lot about candy lately, more than I have in the last 11 months. I mean really, how can I not? I was at Wal-Mart this afternoon, and while hiking back and forth between the “food” section and the “other” section each time I remembered something I...

Candy Day

I’ve been thinking a lot about candy lately, more than I have in the last 11 months. I mean really, how can I not? I was at Wal-Mart this afternoon, and while hiking back and forth between the “food” section and the “other” section each time I remembered something I...

Cardinal Tradition at the 48

I spoke with Craig Wilson down in Bakersfield this morning and he shared with me that Friday night at the Cardinal Tradition concert a special acknowledgement will be made in the memory of Gary Young. It’s not surprising that most haven’t heard that name;...

Care to Share?

A radio friend of mine pointed out something just the other day that we see a lot of – but what we see is usually one-sided. What my friend was concerned about was the totally oblivious attitude that more and more musicians are taking toward those who help them...

Carolyn and Mark have an idea!

Before I tell you about the idea that Carolyn Faubel and Mark Hogan have hatched, let me share an anecdote about my wife, Lynn. Last week she attended a two day water color class up in the Sierras. Friday afternoon, at the end of the first session, Lynn was invited...

Carry Okie-Dokie

I’m sure you’ve encountered the Karaoke phenomenon. You’re out somewhere, and you see an odd stage setup – sort of like a DJ only with a screen and a microphone. Suddenly, somebody springs into action, goes into Game Show Host mode and announces “It’s Karaoke...