Ever notice how downright CRAZY things get this time of year? Taxes, garden, lawn, graduations, spring sports, etc. Every creature and plant gets into high gear. Why, its no wonder things and responsibilities get misplaced. Reminds me of that poor youngun in those home alone movies. Folks got all caught up in catchin' the plane, and the next thing you know, ole Kevin's left behind. If you'll recall, in the 2nd installment of the series, his Mom and Dad are having a chat with the local constabulary in an effort to determine his whereabouts. Well, the fella portrayin' the part of said officer would be none other than Mr. Rodney Sell, a proud alumni of Ne-o-sho, MO. That's correct, a product of "the 4". His talents are also displayed in yer favorite ground hog movie, where every day repeats itself. Mr. Sell is one of the upstanding citizens of Puxatawney that presides over the festivities, wearing one of those dandy looking top hats and a nice long coat. They look like they was pulled right out of an old timey tintype photograph. Of course there is a century and a half's difference between tintypes and digital, but the concept is not all that different. I did a turn behind the ground glass of a tintype camera whilst employed at one of the Ozarks better known theme parks back in the 70s. That in turn led to contact with a number of banjer pickers and the like and the next thing ya know, I had strayed plumb away from my rock 'n roll roots. Oh, what wicked webs we weave. Here of late, I have been led back into musical endeavors. I say led, because the series of events that brought this about could have only been orchestrated by one with much broader vision than I. So, in addition to taxes, garden, lawn, graduations, spring sports, etc, I have had the opportunity to attend "practice" a couple of times each week, and actually perform on occasion. Keeps a fella busy. I hope you folks are all just in the midst of the spring awakening, and will find time to wander home fer a bit and keep everyone updated on particulars.

Be happy and careful