Oh the irony of it all....my first post was on 13 January 1999, and it involved the very thing that has me in hot water on the latest Stephen Foster thread!

One of the better known Foster tunes is our State song here in Florida. A few years ago there was a big POLITICALY CORRECT move on to change the song since in its original version it is considered "racist" by some since it speaks of the "darkies". Several groups had discussion as to what melody should replace the traditional State song. I suggested, (only half in jest) that given the average age of the citizens of the Retirement State, aka: God's Waiting Room, that Stairway to Heaven would be very appropriate. Many other similar suggestions must have been made because as of this date, and as long as I draw a breath our State song always be "Old Folks at Home"!! Also known as Suwannee River.


It got me started then and still does today! **BG**

This is my 2203rd post on the 'Cat