It's always been fascinating to me how different generations react to what has been known as "folk". I've seen enough to realize that I like what I like in spite of what othewrs may think. The songs I love most are the sad ones. Life is sad! That is a true statement even though I hadn't realized that when I was 20 years old. At 60, I see the truth of it but I also see that it just doesn't matter. Life (and the folksongs that reflect real life) will be sad and that's cool. Just hold your horses and you'll find out. The kick comes in seeing that it's all a gas---a marvelous panorama--always changing and fluctuating. Learn to ride the rollercoaster and see the scenery as you do. You'll be ahead of the game. Way ahead.

Art Thieme