The other day I was at the local art gallery for a showing. After admiring the art, I grabbed some snacks at the refreshment table and sat down on the couch. A lovely older gentleman sat down next to me. After a little small talk, a friend of his sat down and introduced himself. The man told me that his friend works at a local college. I believe his exact words were, "He's a teacher at that black college." ....... *silence* ...... I eventually replied with, "What do you mean when you say 'black college'?" He said, "Oh, well there are a few white kids, but mostly blacks."

This made me wonder ... if the majority of the kids at the school were white, would he had said 'it's a white college'? 

Sadly, I don't think so.

Rain and recent happenings

As I'm sitting here looking out the window to the rain pouring down upon the secluded 18 acres I live on. After a nice rain shower, I often feel refreshed and revived. It's a beautiful thing that nature gives us. It helps us grow, and afterwards there is always sunshine.

Lately I've been hosting the open mics at Crossroads on Friday nights. Last night was a lot of fun. We ended up having 13 people/groups sign up to play, and we went around twice. It was so much fun to hear all the talent we have in East Texas...there was even a group from Australia! They were real funky (the good musical type of funky) ;). One guy played banjo and guitar, another played dobro and harmonica, and they had an acoustic bass player. The whole night was a blast! It couldn't have gone better. I'm hosting the last open mic May 1st. (Next Friday I'll be in Tennessee playing a couple gigs with my Dad and Lynn ). I'm sad that it'll be my last one, but I hope I've started something that will continue with the next owner. 

I haven't been on here in a while...so I guess I better explain a few things so all this makes sense. :) I graduated High School in late February. I flew out to South Plains College to audition for a scholarship...and have been promised one, but won't get the contract until Summer time. Between now and August I'm moving to Kansas City to live with my sister Stephanie and her family. I'm going to get a job and save up for college. Also I'm looking at it as as a way to get some more blues education ;) (I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come).

Sooooo, because I'm going off to college, and now that Dad and Lynn have a new CD (To The Heart, it's amazing! Buy 20 of them and pass them out to your friends), Dad and Lynn have decided to move on from Crossroads and promote their CD and tour more. There is someone stepping up to the plate to manage Crossroads though, so don't fret, the music venue is not closing. It's just changing hands. 

*sigh* That's it for today, I'm worn out. But in a way the day hasn't even started. :) Susan Gibson and Jana Pochop is on the Crossroads' stage tonight! Woohoo!! ...I may sneak in a nap so I can recharge...the rain helped though. :)

Peace,

Kate