I usually like to avoid mentioning the passing of a celebrity..... There are PLENTY of sites that cover such things.
BUT, I wanted to say a little something about the recent passing of folk musician Jean Ritchie.
When I was going to Berea College in the 90s, I remember her playing around. At that time, I had NO IDEA that she was such a legend. She was just a sweet local lady who you would see playing around the area.
This might sound weird too, but I think she greatly influenced the way that I experience live music (she made me the music snob I am today). I still have very high expectations when It comes to live music- it doesn't matter if I am at a stadium show, or a small coffee shop in Berea. I am let down if the performer isn't exceptional.
It took me a while to realize that the lady playing a dulcimer at small venues in Berea was actually not just an exceptional Berea musician, she was one of the best of the best in the world.
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge, taken from the ferry on the way to Mackinac Island.
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