by Christine | Nov 18, 2014 | Welcome Column
Today’s column from Ted Lehmann There’s been a thread running on Bluegrass-L about the role of criticism writing within bluegrass. It began with a discussion of the imminent demise of the online version of Bluegrass Now magazine, which had switched from print to...
by Christine | Sep 8, 2015 | Welcome Column
(Editor’s Note–An early and insightful Ted Lehmann Welcome.)There’s been a thread running on Bluegrass-L about the role of criticism writing within bluegrass. It began with a discussion of the imminent demise of the online version of Bluegrass Now...
by Christine | Sep 11, 2018 | Welcome Column
There’s been a thread running on Bluegrass-L about the role of criticism writing within bluegrass. It began with a discussion of the imminent demise of the online version of Bluegrass Now magazine, which had switched from print to electronic publication last spring....
by Christine | Jul 24, 2016 | Welcome Column
(Editor’s Note–Here’s a good one from Nancy Z written way back in 2008. By the by, we’re still looking for just the right writer to take the fourth Sunday slot. Contact me at rickcornish7777@hotmail.com if you have any interest in...
by Christine | Aug 13, 2018 | Welcome Column
A few weeks ago, Henry and I were watching a History Channel special on the building of the Fontana Dam in North Carolina. At the start of World War II, the increased need for electricity to power aluminum plants to build airplanes led the Tennessee Valley Authority...
by Christine | Jan 27, 2020 | Welcome Column
A few weeks ago, Henry and I were watching a History Channel special on the building of the Fontana Dam in North Carolina. At the start of World War II, the increased need for electricity to power aluminum plants to build airplanes led the Tennessee Valley Authority...
by Christine | Mar 8, 2008 | Welcome Column
Today’s column from Nancy Zuniga Thursday, March 6, 2008 A few weeks ago, Henry and I were watching a History Channel special on the building of the Fontana Dam in North Carolina. At the start of World War II, the increased need for electricity to power aluminum...
by Christine | Oct 6, 2009 | Welcome Column
Item 1: Our thoughts and prayers go out to Suzanne Dennison, Don, and family members. May God be with you through these difficult times. Item 2: Last week I was a “roving” substitute teacher today at a school in Turlock. My job was to go into different rooms...
by Christine | Aug 23, 2006 | Welcome Column
One of the real appeals of Bluegrass music is the stories in the songs. As in any musical genre, there are plenty of songs that are utter nonsense, but there are a lot with poignant, beautiful stories or images as well. Lots of songs are about pining for the wonderful...
by Christine | Dec 9, 2015 | Welcome Column
In general, Autumn and Spring are my favorite seasons. There are glimpses of the true beauty of California weather – perfect days where the sun is warm and the shade is cool. So, you get complacent. You dare to revel in the sunny green wonderfulness and bam!...