sandhillsis on September 7th, 2009

In the pursuit of passion or any hobby there is a certain lingo, verb-age, or vernacular that goes with it. Banjo pickers are no different. In fact, they are at the top of the game when it comes to adjectives. This is all humorous to me until I’m left alone with one (namely Ben) and he [...]

Continue reading about Crumb-Butt and Other Banjo Adjectives

sandhillsis on September 6th, 2009

It’s funny. I thought we were done. I’ve told you before about our conversation before we were married about children and staying home with them, here. I said ”If we have one, we’ll have two. After that, it’s negotiable.” Only Ben forgot to negotiate. Well, kinda. He had been talking about the need to add to our herd [...]

Continue reading about Adopting Number Three

sandhillsis on August 6th, 2009

   Whew! I just got back from twisting off and going MIA. Ben’s parents took the boys for a week while his band played a bluegrass festival and three fairs. It was fun to be on the road, touring. Touring? Touring! I think that’s the right word. Somehow when I think of touring…I don’t think of driving our old Tahoe and pulling a [...]

Continue reading about On The Road With The Band

sandhillsis on May 4th, 2009

What do you get when you cross 20 tons of sand, a few people who refuse to grow up, and an Americana music festival? Sandy Feat! Meet Ed and Alan, for fun they travel around the country building stuff out of sand. It’s safe to say these two gems play nice in the sand box. Their [...]

Continue reading about Sandy Feat ~ A Personal Favorite At Merlefest