Earthquakes are strange things, especially for those who don’t live in an area of the country where they are prevalent. When the ground starts shaking, it is not the first thing that comes to mind. It takes a few moments for it to sink in, and then there is the realization that you can’t escape, and you have no idea when “control” will be returned to you. Do not adjust the horizontal and vertical. This is not a test. The 5.8 trembler epicenter on Tuesday was in Mineral, Virginia, but it was felt in 22 states. And Hurricane Irene is predicted to be coming up the east coast. So this is a reminder to keep food and water in your house, to be prepared for power outages and disruptions in the supply chain. Rice, beans, canned food, soups, nuts, bottled water, and stuff to cook with in case you can’t use your kitchen are important items to have on hand. Don't forget flashlights, battery powered radios, and a family communications plan. Call this a disaster preparedness public service reminder.
Growing up, my parents would downplay any bumps in the road by saying we would get through it all as long as we were together. That always made for comfort in unsettling times. Today’s tune speaks to love being the basis for it all. Malcolm Holcombe is actually a living example of that. He is on much more stable ground for it, and this past February he released his 8th album, To Drink The Rain. We corralled him at the Cherokee Creek Music Festival in May. He came up to the studio we set up in the ranch house and vibrated the frequencies in the room when he performed for the Music Fog cameras. When he left, we all looked at each other in wonder. Here is one of the songs from the album; our version is stripped down and solo, “Mountains Of Home.” Behold.
- Jessie Scott
