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“Fiddlin’ Carson Peters” switches several gears to take on “The Voice”

Posted on October 1, 2021

Like many from my local area, I had the pleasure of watching Carson Peters grow up singing and playing his trademark sizzling fiddle.

The first time I saw this young man perform was in nearby Bristol, Virginia on the stage of a local Bluegrass Music show called The Pickin’ Porch.

He was all of 8 years old, but he played that fiddle like he was already a seasoned veteran – and in a very real way, he was.

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This amazing tree in California is over 5,000 years old (and it’s still alive)

Posted on September 29, 2021

Living (and loving) Life

You probably already know that some trees can live an awful long time, but did you know some species can live for thousands of years?

Well, they can, and the oldest living trees on our planet are located in the U.S. state of California.

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Ten Questions with Bluegrass and Country Music great Ronnie Reno

Posted on September 28, 2021

Ronnie Reno has delighted Bluegrass and Country Music fans as a performer, songwriter and television host for six decades.

In addition to recording and touring with his own band, he also performed alongside some of the biggest names in the music world – the Louvin Brothers, Merle Haggard, The Osborne Brothers, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Johnny Paycheck…the list just goes on and on.

If you’re a fan of traditional American music, it’s a good bet that Ronnie played a major role in shaping your musical experience.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Ronnie about his life and long career performing in not one, but two genres of American music.

Here are ten questions and answers with Ronnie Reno…

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Meet Curbside Larry, a librarian who has obviously watched one-too-many car commercials

Posted on September 26, 2021

John Schaffer (AKA Curbside Larry)

Living (and loving) Life

Don’t you just love it when one of those car commercials pops up on your TV screen?

You know the ones I’m thinking about…

A car guy walks you around his lot, excitedly screaming about all the awesome deals you can get, but only if you shop at his dealership!

Nah, I don’t really care for those over-the-top kinds of ads either.

But here’s a knock-off of those irritating car commercials that’ll probably put a smile on your face.

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Millions of Americans believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows. And yes, I am serious.

Posted on September 18, 2021

Living (and loving) Life

Here’s a fun fact for you:  7% of Americans believe we get chocolate milk by milking brown cows.

We know this thanks to a survey sponsored by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

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