Someone sent me an e-cookbook of “taste-alike” recipes. So, Papa says, “Does if have Steak-n-Shake Chili”. I look, and it does. That was Saturday morning, and Saturday night we had it for dinner, with our apple pie. Papa said it was the same, and he loved it. I didn’t like it so much, but it … Read more
Today, S-Dad came and picked me up. We went to an orchard and drank cider and ate doughnuts (him) doughnut (me). The real reason we went was to get some apples, which we did. I’m going to make pie and have him for dinner tomorrow. Then I came home, and picked D3’s raspberries. There weren’t … Read more
The future is important. Dr. Evertt Lilly and the Songcatchers feature a third generation, his daughter, Ashley. Skip the talk if you like, but listen to the entire tune, please. This is Ashley’s first stage performance.
I just finished posting Papa’s pictures from our time at IBMA in Nashville. There were more than 700! I split them into several galleries, so you can look only a what you are interested in. Here’s my favorite: This cute little girl came along, pulling the bass on a cart. The stool was attached somehow, … Read more
We’ll be headed downtown to watch a couple of Michigan groups, Hardline Drive and Max and Ruth Bloomquist, play at the Bluegrass Inn. We are attending the awards show again this year, then we’ll probably hit a few downtown spots to check out some of the music. Fanfest starts tomorrow, then we’ll really be soaking … Read more
We were sorry to learn yesterday that our friend Cecil passed away on Monday. He had been Ill a few months this time, but had previously fought off various illnesses. We could always count on Cecil and Vickie being at all the bluegrass festivals, he was a great fan and supporter of local live music. … Read more
I’m still wondering how it happened, but Papa and I met a Poet Laureate Sunday. OK, I’ll back up. Papa and I drove down from the festival we attended in Kentucky to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, to Valerie Smiths “Dare To Be Different showcase” Sunday. We didn’t make the start, but got there about three in … Read more
When Freddie Harris passed away, I couldn’t find a single picture of him anywhere around here. We finally did find a few, but it seems hard to believe that we had so few after seeing him on stage so many times. Anyway, I located them on one of the computers around here. These are from … Read more
I’m managing from a list again. I am having trouble focusing, due to the troubles down south. The coverage this morning included distribution problems for supplies in Houston; inability of people to get to Galveston to survey their property and the cancellation of the “look and leave” policy; cattle wondering all over and even being … Read more
We saw some good music over the weekend. Saturday was the 12th annual Auburn Hills Parade of Stars. We enjoyed each of the bands. It was nice to see Pine Mountain Railroad in Michigan. The last time we saw them in Michigan was the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival in June. Hardline Drive, The Cats and the … Read more