Thanks Sandman. I was running when I read your post and I thought it was directed at me. I guess I have to adjust again to Mudcat. I've been off here for more than ten years (not from a snit or disatisfaction. Life impinged.

I'm used to being to replay to a specific person's post. I find it limiting that you can't do that on here. I'm trying to refer to the person's name or moniker when I am responding to a comment. I very much appreciate your response.

This conversation is bouncing around all overr the place. That suits me fine. It's hard for me, and I assume others, to express an opinion without oversimplifying the issue. Typing these little sentences on here is not the same as a give and take in person conversation. I would much prefer that, but this will do. I've had opportunities throughout my life to do more with music than I have: not because I am particularly gifted. I already had a life, and while it has had it's limitations, it's been a rewarding life. Tom Paxton and I were friends for a few years when our paths crossed. He told me once that I have the best life because I can sing and play what I want with no concern if it has any commercial value. He's right. It sounds like you have had that in your life, too. Good for you. Folk music is a good name. It's for folks. No pretenses allowed. :-)