To the Universe of Mudcat,This is an absolutely wonderful and amazing thread. I don't know what the rules are about this, but Jerry or Mudcat as an organization should edit and publish it. It is inspiring. It provides a very profound examination of the ways who we are, or who we perceive ourselves to be, are influenced by the people, places and social times of the generation(s) before us. I don't think it is coincidental that this particular discussion is happening on a folk music site.
All Our Relations!
Janie