Cheating death? A habit I’d like to keep
July 8, 2020
When the grim reaper lurks, it is best to be able to laugh in his face and walk away.
Too many damn reasons to get depressed
July 7, 2020
In these days of obsessive heat, high humidity, pandemics and a nation out of control, it’s hard to not get depressed. Tuesday brings another day
Virus numbers continue to rise as many ignore precautions
July 6, 2020
Is Virginia trying to reopen too quickly? Some say yes, others disagree. Infections continue to rise and two neighboring states have record spikes.
Street music reappears in Floyd on a Friday night
July 5, 2020
As an “outdoor” version of Floyd’s internationally-known Friday Night Jamboree started in the backyard of The Floyd Country Store on Friday, July 3, we also
Return of the Friday Night Jamboree…backyard style
July 4, 2020
Recognizing the continuing threat and limitations of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Friday Night Jamboree plays in front of a live audience after being dark for more than three months.
Independence Day…The 4th of July
July 4, 2020
With pandemics and other things going on in our nation and the world, this July 4th if both muted and reflective. The video above was
A return to Friday Night Music in Floyd?
July 3, 2020
Except for video presentations presented on Facebook during the last three months, the stage and dance floor of the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd
In America, 45 of 50 states report Coronavirus increases
July 2, 2020
Most of those increases came in states that began relaxing restrictions. One of the hardest-hit states is North Carolina, our neighbor just South and infections are rising in Southwestern Virginia.
Outdoor music returns to Floyd as Phase 3 virus rules begin
July 1, 2020
Outdoor music returns on this upcoming July 4th weekend with a “backyard Friday Night Jamboree” and a concert featuring Sammy Shelor, Junior Sisk and others on Saturday on the lawn behind the Floyd Country Store.
‘White power,’ former friends and places from the past
June 30, 2020
A retirement community close to where my grandparents lived on their retirement shows a racist side that should concern us.
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