Well, this isn't exactly a complaint given to me, but--

A few years back, at the Berea Christmas Country Dance School, Jean Ritchie was there, and was featured at the pre-lunch 'class' (I believe they call it "Discussion.")

Jean was talking about her life in folk music, how she began, etc., and answering questions--it was really interesting! Something different every day.

One day, about mid-week, we were all sitting around the table at lunch, and one loud-mouthed woman, who "only came to dance," blurts out, "I wouldn't be caught DEAD at that discussion class! Why, who want's to sit around and listen to some old woman talk about her memories?"

Her remark, of course, created instant silence and stony stares from the entire group around the table.

Don't think she ever *did* figure out why...