Columns & Opinions

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Po.L.K. of A. Texas

Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:00am

Hello to one and all! WOW what a mess this virus has caused the whole world. Who would have thought that something like this could put a stop to virtually everything in the world? I pray that each of you is staying as safe as possible. It is so strange - no church, dancing in the dance halls listening to our wonderful musicians, no festivals, church picnics. Randy and I have been dancing in our 5th wheel and around the house!

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Lawrence Welk Gets a Bad Rap

Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:00am

Polkadate May 2020. Hunkered down in the suburbs of Fayetteville. Last month we discussed about the importance of Texas to Lawrence Welk in his early years. We shall now dispel the image of Welk as someone who caused the decline of the popularity of polka music.

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Bohemian Princess Diary

Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:00am

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in our country, I thought last month's column was hard to write, until I sat down to pen this one. So much uncertainty, so much worrying, so much anxiety. I am comforted by a line from my latest favorite Bible reading from Romans - Hope does not disappoint.

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Essential & Proud

Thu, 03/26/2020 - 4:00am

The Essential Johnny Cash, is the perfect title for this album because it displays Johnny's musical abilities through the decades of his career. The first song on this album is Hey Porter, from Johnny's early days at Sun Records. This tune is so up tempo and jaunty that you almost forget the simplicity of its content (nothing more than a song about a man who carries luggage on a train). Nevertheless, Johnny and his band mates deliver a rocking rendition of the song that will lift your spirits.

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