I have written about this before, three times, perhaps more than that. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic lung disease , about which much is known. But there is no cure, and having the disease is a death sentence. I first learned about CF when a CF baby was born to neighborhood family, in 1973, about …
Category: Bluegrass
Jan 09
A Little About The Bluegrass Community
People who have been listening to bluegrass and other acoustic music for many years already know, but I thought that the rest of you might like to hear about how a community can help it’s members. Recently, we have heard of many instances of musicians and fans helping out when help is needed. These stories …
Apr 16
Ghost? and a Night Out
A ghost is ringing my door bell today. I just went to the door, and there was no one there. Sometimes a delivery person leaves something and rings the bell, then runs off into a truck and drives away. I usually make it out there in time to see the truck. This time, there was …
Apr 13
Pickin’ on Cystic Fibrosis Photos
Another fine show was held April fourth in Fremont, and all the funds raised were donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I looked Papa’s pictures over several times before choosing my favorite. It’s no easy task to get a good photo of a band on stage. A lot of things, like microphones. instruments and sometimes …
Apr 05
Pickin’ on Cystic Fibrosis
Papa and I had a wonderful time yesterday at our friend Jimmy’s benefit show, Pickin’ on Cystic Fibrosis. So wonderful, I took a great nap after we got home this afternoon. When we arrived I realized there was Internet access from the facility; but social networking sites were blocked. No, I don’t have a fancy …
Apr 04
Progress
Spring might really be on the way! The Daffodils look pretty good. The bedroom is finished! I put all the stuff back, I know there is too much. It is all photos, old high school year books and other worthwhile things. Here is a view over the head of the bed. The wedding ring quilt …
Apr 01
TV Promo for Pickin’ on CF!
Mar 30
What a Time
Papa and I headed south last Friday morning, and ended up in Wilmington, Ohio. Joe Mullins and his family hosted the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, a great destination for bluegrass fans. I am ever so glad we made the trip. On December 12, 2006, I made a post about the death of Dempsey Young. …
Mar 27
Summertown Road at the Kentuckians of Michigan, March 20, 2009
Papa’s pictures from last Friday are posted; I must say Summertown Road really livened the place up. There was a very good crowd, we saw a bunch of people that you wouldn’t consider regulars out for the evening. It was good to see Pete Goble out, he said the same thing a lot of people …
Mar 26
Almost On Our Way
Papa and I are headed out to the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival tomorrow. We’re looking forward to seeing a few friends, and some great music. Be there if you can, it is a well run event, with some great bluegrass entertainers included on the schedule. I’m especially looking forward to seeing Grasstown, the Scene, …
