Whew!

What can I add? Besides doing a solo gig here and there locally, I get together with a great group of people twice a month for a great acoustic jam session. Some of the region's finest players show up and so do the ones who want to learn from them. It breaks up into different groups in different rooms at this church where it's held and has been going on for many years. Beginners, intermediates, and hot players all sharing.

Music is the language. People of many different ages having a great time. Bluegrass, folk, country, some of it gospel flavored. It's all so wonderful.

No one talks politics. No one does ANYthing to make someone else uncomfortable and if something does happen, it's just not worth making anything of it. We know what goodness we have in this and we look forward to the friendship, the sharing of music, and the warmth we bring to each other.

Personally, I don't think that cyberspace can ever really let us get that feeling. It's not the same as when someone walks in, smiles at you, extends his hand, looks you in the eye, and says "nice to see you."