Category Archives: music

austin in sandpoint

SOLD OUT!!! Story Man and I went into town for a Big Night Out last Friday.  First we headed to a favorite restaurant on the city beach to see Retired Mountain Lady and Bruce Bishop’s band. Great music, food and … Continue reading

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in praise of a generator

Let me tell you about Wednesday. My two Montana friends, “The Two Kathies”, as they are known far and wide, leave the mountain and the river to drive to town every couple of months and get their hair done. Because … Continue reading

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remember the parade?

Here are some of the photos of the 4th of July parade!!!

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scenes from the clark fork parade

Small town America.  It’s the best. Here are pictures I took while perched on our float as we lined up on a side street. “If you can’t do it in a tractor, it doesn’t need to get done!” (I think … Continue reading

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mother’s day music

Bruce Bishop and Beth Pedersen play every Sunday afternoon in downtown Hope. And even on Mother’s Day! I spent the afternoon listening to great music with Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob. We ate banana bread and enjoyed the … Continue reading

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welcome to the room

Remember this little quiz? I want to tell you that I have not been blogging because: (a)  I am busy eating pie. (b)  I am two-stepping at the Continental Club every night. (c)  Cindy Cashdollar is my new best friend … Continue reading

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wish i’d heard her

This obituary was posted on the Steel Guitar Forum by Minnie Ann’s devastated son.   Minnie was performing on stage up until shortly before she died. I’m so inspired.  Hopefully I have at least twenty-three years left to learn how … Continue reading

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i wish…

I love this.  I found it on Pinterest this morning and it certainly applies to writing.  Looking back after writing many, many books, I know this is true. But I wasn’t looking for writing inspiration on Pinterest this morning.  I … Continue reading

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can you see me now?

Okay, you all know I went to Austin City Limits Moody Theater last Wednesday night to see Trisha Yearwood. A funny thing happened on the way to the show… Midway up the long flight of outdoor stairs to the entrance, … Continue reading

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trisha: the concert update

Notes from the show: Six rows from the stage at Austin City Limits, that’s where I was. Not an “old married boomers” crowd, but “thirty-somethings” Girls Night Out amidst the date-night couples. She sang from 8:15 pm until 10:05 PM. … Continue reading

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