Back from Camp part 2

I'm back from Northern Week at Ashokan. What a wonderful place and event. So many fiddlers, pianists, guitar and mandolinists, even harpers, trombone players, singers, dancers, bass players and accordianists. Probably a third of the participants were under thirty. This gives great hope to me and validates my skip a generation theory of interest in traditional arts.  I taught fiddle and mandolin from scratch as well as "Krumm's Khorale." My son, Tom came with me. He is 12 years old and was responsible, independent, and charming.

I am exploring both medication and physical therapy for my health problems. I will not give up, and I will be better every day.

John