Incredible People

When I arrive in Benson in early February 2021, a guitar player challenges me to play “Dueling Banjos” at the first jam session that I attend.  For almost a year, I have been picking and grinning my way to being a better banjo player.  But in all that time, I did not even attempt “Dueling […]

White cloud puffs soften a crystal blue sky providing a perfect backdrop for Storm’s Memorial Celebration.  Thanks to all of you who were able to attend physically or who were with us in spirit.  I am grateful to my loving family who went to so much effort to make the arrangements for this gathering.  To […]

Please join us for a celebration memorial of Storm’s (Charlie’s) incredible life.   Here are the details: Where: Cox Airport (NC81), Apex, NC Date: Saturday, July 13th Time: 2pm – 4pm We will begin a short program of Stormy anecdotes at 2:30.  A Missing Man Fly-by is planned for 3:30pm (weather permitting). Dress is informal (Storm […]

For those of you who have not received the news, the recent pause in this blog was a result of a sudden and devastating illness that took Storm from us this week.  I hope to produce a fitting remembrance blog for him soon, but right now it is too difficult to see the screen through […]

This post is for my many crafty, talented and clever RV friends.  If you are looking for an eco-friendly, compassionate project to add to your resume consider making these sleeping mats. I learned about this idea while lunching with my friend Sandy.  Her latest project is crocheting ground mats for homeless people to use (she […]

Sometimes I find myself briefly (but never for more than a few seconds, I promise!) taking for granted the fact that so many award winning people do me the honor of calling me friend.  This weekend one of the diamonds in my ring of friendships, the incomparable N. Clement Weathers, reminds my of my great fortune.  […]