We had a great time on Saturday, but couldn't stay for Sunday, alas. Highlights included a wonderful banjo workshop, Reed Martin, Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and many ensembles performing music from around the world with names I could not hope to spell or pronounce. The list of things I would like to have seen but missed is long indeed.

A very special treat was seeing Caroline Paton on Saturday. I hadn't realized she'd be there, and was sorry to miss the tribute to Sandy on Sunday.

Many old, dear friends, and some new ones as well. Kiran was much admired, and Cathy Fink even stopped on her way between two performances to sing a song especially for him.

One of the things I like best about the Washington Folk Festival is that it draws so many young families. The tradition is very much kept alive in this event, and I thank all the organizers and volunteers and performers, many of whom have been working this festival for 35 years.

Some of my earliest memories center around running around Glen Echo Park as a little kid. It means a great deal that now my son can do the same.

Dan