by Christine | Dec 22, 2017 | Welcome Column
I had become adept at winning radio call-in contests. “The sixth caller to answer …” I knew exactly how long it took to dial any number, the length of the rings, and the time in between each ring. I was continually enjoying live shows in the Bay Area courtesy of the...
by Christine | Dec 6, 2009 | Welcome Column
I had become adept at winning radio call-in contests. “The sixth caller to answer …” I knew exactly how long it took to dial any number, the length of the rings, and the time in between each ring. I was continually enjoying live shows in the Bay Area courtesy of the...
by Christine | Aug 26, 2016 | Welcome Column
I’m traveling at the moment, and what with being jet-lagged, forgetful and exhausted this column is going to be very short today. But at least it’s happening. To be honest, if it wasn’t for the time difference nothing would be here from me, but as I...
by Christine | Feb 15, 2018 | Welcome Column
I’ve written this article from the perspective of a newbie mandolin player, but the basics apply to any musical instrument. The initial steps in learning to play can be frustrating ad disheartening, but it can paradoxically be reassuring to know that countless...
by Christine | Oct 7, 2014 | Welcome Column
I saw the notice of John Rapp’s death in my inbox today. John Hettinger had shared the sad news that he’d seen in the Placerville paper. I didn’t know John Rapp well, but he had left his mark. I remember him slipping swing chords into the bluegrass and playing songs...
by Christine | Dec 5, 2008 | Welcome Column
I saw the notice of John Rapp’s death in my inbox today. John Hettinger had shared the sad news that he’d seen in the Placerville paper. I didn’t know John Rapp well, but he had left his mark. I remember him slipping swing chords into the bluegrass and playing songs...
by Christine | Dec 12, 2008 | Welcome Column
My last column was about leaving a mark on the people you meet in this old world and what kind of mark that was. I received many wonderful responses to that on the message board and also in my personal email. I wanted to share a very odd incident that is related to...
by Christine | Apr 24, 2018 | Welcome Column
At the most recent Oscars, a major winner rushed up on stage and, out of breath, and said something like, “Nobody helped me – I did it all myself!” Then she immediately made clear that she was joking and proceeded to thank those who had indeed helped...
by Christine | Feb 26, 2012 | Welcome Column
I really gave some thought to Bert Daniel’s recent Welcome Column. It had to do with the Eight Year Rule; the premise being that if you stuck with playing a musical instrument for eight years, you would probably be proficient at it by the end of that period. He...
by Christine | Nov 21, 2011 | Welcome Column
My dog really loves bluegrass music. She enjoys the music even more when the music is outside at a festival however it seems fewer and fewer events allow our four-legged friends these days. If there is a jam, this canine buddy wants to be in the middle of it. We had a...
