Sometimes this job is even more fun than usual. This month, my cup runneth over like a fouled sparring partner. To wit, Kendall Morse is a true Down East humorist/folksinger who has been a Maine treasure for many years. He has published books and essays, he has had his own TV show, he has performed on stages throughout New England [and from Maine to Florida to Texas and even to England and Scotland]. Now, his work is available on a new CD, BEGINNER'S LUCK.

I have gotten into a rut playing and replaying this recording. Kendall is such a pleasant singer with a Maine accent that Gordon Bok might trade a ye-ah of his life for. But it is when Kendall starts telling those lies-- oops I mean stories-- that he rises to star status.

I haven't heard anything like him since Marshal Dodge was making us laugh back in the 60s. I would love to see Kendall in a live performance. So would you.

MM for PFS