It's only been two days. Keep it together, Mark.
Social Media is going through the obligatory mourning of the missing hour from our day. Incidentally, it's not really missing, it's just postponed...moved over...taken from the top to put on the end, or something like that. Long story short, everybody agreed against their will to set their clocks ahead one hour because Spring time or something like that.
I can't go on social media without every person complaining about how grouchy they are with their lack of sleep and how they wish they could hunt down the genius who thought up Daylight Saving Time. But as for myself, well, I tell a different story.
I can't help it if I like to have more light in the afternoons. I can't help it that I prefer to wind my day down with a sunset instead of in complete darkness. It doesn't bother me that the mornings are darker. I must confess, I actually like Daylight Saving Time. You heard me. I like it.
As tough as it may be, refrain from throwing your sleepless rage at me. I know I'm being selfish. Alaskans lose more daylight than I gain in this week, the folks in the other hemisphere are just now starting winter, and yet here I sit, enjoying my sunny afternoons, warm weather, and well lit evenings.
Please don't hate me. If you could find it in your hearts to forgive me, that'd be really great. I like Daylight Saving Time.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
When Dreams Come True
Today is a day that bluegrassers everywhere rejoice and cheer on their fellow pickers and singers.
The Rock Stars of Bluegrass themselves, Dailey & Vincent are being inducted into the Grand ole Opry tonight!
Those who know me understand that I have always looked up to Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, even while they were still with Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs respectively. Their two voices always blend perfectly along with their material, be it vintage or brand new.
Having seen them many times in concert, I have witnessed firsthand their knack for connecting with an audience and making strangers feel like old friends. When it comes to entertainers, Dailey and Vincent are the cream of the crop.
The duo gave their first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, being introduced on to the Ryman Auditorium stage by Jeannie Seely in December of 2007. Since then, they've released four albums, a DVD, two Cracker Barrel exclusive albums, performed at Carnegie Hall, hosted their own WSM radio show, hosted their own TV show, and brought their crisp and lively brand of music all over the world.
To me, it's an exciting and inspiring occasion. Ever since I first started performing, I've always held Dailey and Vincent as the model of what musical entertainment looks like. They both have achieved what I, and many other bluegrassers, work so hard to accomplish: Grand Ole Opry membership.
If you're like me, and have followed these two guys since day one, and always hoped and dreamed that someday, you'd make the Opry stage too, watch this video. Don't give up: dreams really do come true.
Congratulations, Mr. Dailey and Mr. Vincent on this wonderful occasion! Wishing you continued success. Your dedication to country and bluegrass music is not only inspiring, but it has brought joy to so many people all over this planet. Thanks for 10 years of outstanding entertainment!
The Rock Stars of Bluegrass themselves, Dailey & Vincent are being inducted into the Grand ole Opry tonight!
Those who know me understand that I have always looked up to Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, even while they were still with Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs respectively. Their two voices always blend perfectly along with their material, be it vintage or brand new.
Having seen them many times in concert, I have witnessed firsthand their knack for connecting with an audience and making strangers feel like old friends. When it comes to entertainers, Dailey and Vincent are the cream of the crop.
The duo gave their first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, being introduced on to the Ryman Auditorium stage by Jeannie Seely in December of 2007. Since then, they've released four albums, a DVD, two Cracker Barrel exclusive albums, performed at Carnegie Hall, hosted their own WSM radio show, hosted their own TV show, and brought their crisp and lively brand of music all over the world.
To me, it's an exciting and inspiring occasion. Ever since I first started performing, I've always held Dailey and Vincent as the model of what musical entertainment looks like. They both have achieved what I, and many other bluegrassers, work so hard to accomplish: Grand Ole Opry membership.
If you're like me, and have followed these two guys since day one, and always hoped and dreamed that someday, you'd make the Opry stage too, watch this video. Don't give up: dreams really do come true.
Congratulations, Mr. Dailey and Mr. Vincent on this wonderful occasion! Wishing you continued success. Your dedication to country and bluegrass music is not only inspiring, but it has brought joy to so many people all over this planet. Thanks for 10 years of outstanding entertainment!
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