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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Memorial Day Div (Thank You for your service subsection)

 As I said on Monday, today will always be Memorial Day for me. One day each year where we stop and honor our nation's fallen servicemen and women. Unfortunately, it's become an afterthought to the sales and hype as "The start of Summer."

It's different than "Veterans Day" (11 November)  --  Where we honor all those who have honorably served (both living and passed) as well as those currently serving.

I so often hear people say "Thank You for your service" to me when my background is mentioned. I've always politely thanked them and replied that it was my honor and privilege to proudly wear my country's uniform and be of service.

I still provide that answer, but now respectfully and politely add a question: Do you think that I was a sucker or loser for serving? Do you think that those who gave that "last full measure" were suckers or losers?

Most people are a bit taken aback and reply in the negative.  I again thank them and I remind them that there's a person running for President who has voiced those exact words and feelings. I tell them that if their thanks are sincere, they must remember it when casting their vote in November.

I hope your holiday weekend was safe and enjoyable. Take today to give your real thanks.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Geography Div ( Last Full Measure subsection)

 Today is being celebrated as Memorial Day, honoring our nation's fallen service members.

Memorial Day will always remain 30 May for me ....... 

This is Arlington .................


Saturday, May 25, 2024

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div

Authentic Unlimited's Big Wheels.


Jerry Cole - Bass, Eli Johnson - Banjo, Jesse Brock - Mandolin, Stephen Burwell - Fiddle and John Meador - Guitar

Saturday, May 18, 2024

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (CSNY subsection)

Der Anders and the Gibson Brothers covering CSNY's Helplessly Hoping.


Dré Anders -- vocals The Gibson Brothers -- vocals and guitar Cody Kilby -- guitar Alan Bartram -- bass Heaven McCoury -- guitar

Saturday, May 11, 2024

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass

Colorado band High Lonesome doing an old standard Waves on the Sea.


Joshua Bergmann - Mandolin & Vocals Chuck Sitero - Guitar & Vocals Dylan Kober - Dobro Bryne Hill - Bass

Saturday, May 4, 2024

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass

New Single from Laurie Lewis, Long Gone.


Laurie Lewis on guitar and vocal, Brandon Godman on fiddle,  George Guthrie on guitar, Patrick Sauber on banjo, Andrew Marlin on mandolin, and Hasee Ciaccio on bass.