The above quote is a little of Darrell’s rant about the current state of country music. This weekend, I will be a part of a Merle Haggard Tribute at Oskar Blues in Lyons, Colorado. I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve had a great time learning a few of his songs, and now have an even greater appreciation for him and his music. The tribute is on Sunday, April 6th, Merle’s birthday. I will be part of the electric set, which is perfect since Merle almost single-handedly introduced the electric sound to country music. His songs are filled with his life experiences, which, at times, seem like many lives: the lives of rebel, convict, and successful singer/guitarist/songwriter. Honors include being elected to both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. I always appreciate when artists can receive that kind of deserved recognition while they are still alive!

Calling it ‘Spring’ when you live at 7,500 feet in elevation is something of a misnomer. Nevertheless, I have seen bluebirds and robins, both harbingers of ‘Spring’, while temperatures have continued to dip well below freezing at night. I think it’s safe to say it’s officially ‘Mud Season’. The muddy run-off is coursing its way down Lickskillet Road these days, making it a bit like an obstacle course for our youngest husky, Cowboy, who apparently doesn’t like to get his feet wet when we go on our daily walks. He’s coming around, though, and learning to tromp through the slop like the rest of us.

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