And what a GREAT night it was in Lake City….like Skip, my birthplace and born the same year……in fact 11 days apart! I enjoyed hearing you play banjo with Matt on clarinet…..very nice duo! As for solo, I always love hearing your “Mona Lisa”….and “Will the Circle be Unbroken” was a fantastic group closing. The best part of all, however, was the laughter that surrounded me! My dearest friend sitting beside me contributed in nonstop laughter…..from hearing your pound cake story to the Sear’s husky department! Behind me was a guy who had a laugh I could listen to for the rest of my life! Between my friend and the stranger I was in 7th Heaven! What a needed gift, Sean, bringing the house down….not only by applause and a standing ovation….but continuous audience laughter, indeed good medicine for the soul!
I was there too. The guy behind me also had the best laugh. I’ve lived in Lake City for 50 years with an 18 month stint in ‘76-‘77 when I lived in Gadsden, Alabama. I was in row “C” where were you?
Sean gives everything to his audience & you can tell he loves what he’s doing.
Who wouldn’t love a piece of pound cake & doesn’t remember the “Husky” (which you would definitely need after too many pound cake slices)
Hey Jan! Our foursome sat smack-dab in the middle….so we were behind you. Hats off to downtown Lake City! The place sparkles and has been well groomed! “Loves what he is doing” is right! Those were our words too…….if you went to the lady’s room we could have been in line, side by side! 😳
You and Jan almost met. I am looking forward to the Hueytown, Al show. Sean is gonna be near my hometown Saturday night. Me and neighbors are going. Love his performance and the storytelling’ it is a night to remember for sure.
I wish I could’ve been there with all y’all! You ladies are the BEST!! I’ve seen Sean perform only once and look forward to the stars aligning again someday. Soon, I hope! 🙏🏼🫶🏻
The world needs more stories like this. Everyone has at least one degree these days. Little kids have to start banjo lessons (skating, basketball, etc.) at age five if they expect to ever climb to the top of the heap, or so it seems. Walt Disney went bankrupt several times before building Disneyland. Stories about people defying the odds raise the courage meter of the country.
What a night in my hometown on Saturday. Thanks for sharing your love of good music and good people. Life is amazing & we should never left anyone anywhere tell us what we are capable of & what we should do. The Lord made us and with Him absolutely anything is possible.
Sean, “keep on keeping on”.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up His countenance[a] upon you and give you peace.”
Sean, my husband and I got to see Skip Johns and the Songfarmers in White Springs, Florida quite by chance. We were camping at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, heard some music and followed the sound via bicycle and ended up having a memorable musical evening ending with “I’ll Fly Away”. I sure hope I can catch the next time all of you are onstage together!
Thank you my dear friend for these loving and inspirational words of wisdom keep them stories coming and I’ll keep reading what a beautiful treasure you truly are 🙏
Pone, I'll never fergit when Dat pompous journalism professor told you Dat you could never do dis. You looked right at me and said, "Hey Pube, hold my Pabst!" And you been gettin it in all 4 gears ever since. Yassir! You showed him how da cornbread was buttered!
“Never say that you can't do something, or that something seems impossible, or that something can't be done, no matter how discouraging or harrowing it may be; human beings are limited only by what we allow ourselves to be limited by: our own minds. We are each the masters of our own reality; when we become self-aware to this: absolutely anything in the world is possible. Master yourself, and become king of the world around you. Let no odds, chastisement, exile, doubt, fear, or ANY mental virii prevent you from accomplishing your dreams. Never be a victim of life; be it's conqueror.”
— Mike Norton
Keep conquering those words, Sean, and I’ll keep reading them❣️
“In fact, it took me 10 years to realize that I have no talent for writing.”
Sean,
An aeronautical engineer will tell you that the lowly bumblebee is not aerodynamically able to fly. Fortunately for the bee it has never consulted with the engineer.
It also appears that there are thousands of us who have no talent for reading thus forming a perfect match.
Steve, I know they ain't bumble bees, but aren't the aerodynamics of helicopters a bit amazing also?! I've had the privilege of Black Hawk and Cobra rides, and - best of all - four flights in door gunner seat of a Huey, holding on to an O-ring, feeling thankful to be over the peaceful woods of Dale County AL; NOT getting shot at over the rice paddies of Nam, and with a greater understanding and appreciation of the ones who were. (And those bumblebees are already swarming around my black and blue salvia. Shall watch them with even greater admiration now.)
Ms. Fay what a ride you have taken. Sounds exciting and you are Courageous. And my bees moved (swarmed as they say) yesterday. Got it on video and will post later. Guess they were looking for a better view of the eclipse, they moved just before the eclipse started.
Sean, in my book you can do it all. You are a modern day renaissance man that also plays the banjo. I’ve seen you on the big stage at the Opry and look forward to seeing you in a smaller venue one day soon.
I love a feel good, down home story, and you never disappoint me with yours. Thank you for the many smiles you’ve bestowed on me. I had 2 strokes one week ago today and am overjoyed that God didn’t take my ability to read, as I would sure miss your beautiful words.
Nancy, thank you so much for this. I am doing some better each day and can drive myself now! I don’t push myself to hard and have learned the word, “no”! I have hung up on my family that wants to throw drama or argue with me, walked away from it as well. I am so very blessed and once again, thank you and I pray you have a beautiful day and wonderful weekend. ❤️
Amen to folks like you and Skip. Never give up. My daddy bought his first Gibson when he was 8 years and taught himself to play. Then some old gizzer came along when daddy was 10 and asked if he wanted to buy his mandolin. Daddy told him he didn't know nuttin about a mandolin he had just got a good licking on that old guitar. The man said I only Want $8.00 Fer it. Daddy had him a mandolin and became a darn good mandolin player. He and his sister played everywhere. Even played a few gigs on the radio, some in Merrit Island, Cocoa Beach and around NC. He played on up until he passed away at 83. He lost interest in the guitar mostly stuck with mandolin. He like Bill Monroe style. He was good. So was my Aunt Lois. I miss hearing them play and sing. But like you said never give up. ..you can always learn new things if you stick with it. I have both those fine instruments to this day. I'm positive they are worth a pretty penny. But I will never be the one to sell them...priceless..💕
And what a GREAT night it was in Lake City….like Skip, my birthplace and born the same year……in fact 11 days apart! I enjoyed hearing you play banjo with Matt on clarinet…..very nice duo! As for solo, I always love hearing your “Mona Lisa”….and “Will the Circle be Unbroken” was a fantastic group closing. The best part of all, however, was the laughter that surrounded me! My dearest friend sitting beside me contributed in nonstop laughter…..from hearing your pound cake story to the Sear’s husky department! Behind me was a guy who had a laugh I could listen to for the rest of my life! Between my friend and the stranger I was in 7th Heaven! What a needed gift, Sean, bringing the house down….not only by applause and a standing ovation….but continuous audience laughter, indeed good medicine for the soul!
I was there too. The guy behind me also had the best laugh. I’ve lived in Lake City for 50 years with an 18 month stint in ‘76-‘77 when I lived in Gadsden, Alabama. I was in row “C” where were you?
Sean gives everything to his audience & you can tell he loves what he’s doing.
Who wouldn’t love a piece of pound cake & doesn’t remember the “Husky” (which you would definitely need after too many pound cake slices)
Hey Jan! Our foursome sat smack-dab in the middle….so we were behind you. Hats off to downtown Lake City! The place sparkles and has been well groomed! “Loves what he is doing” is right! Those were our words too…….if you went to the lady’s room we could have been in line, side by side! 😳
You and Jan almost met. I am looking forward to the Hueytown, Al show. Sean is gonna be near my hometown Saturday night. Me and neighbors are going. Love his performance and the storytelling’ it is a night to remember for sure.
Cindy ~ thanks for such a great recap of the night…sounds incredible!! 💕
Wish you could have been there with Jan and me!
Oh my, what an incredible treat that would be!!
You ladies rock!!
Happy eclipse day!! ☀️🌖☀️
Wish I could’ve been there with y’all!
Me too! 🤗
I wish I could’ve been there with all y’all! You ladies are the BEST!! I’ve seen Sean perform only once and look forward to the stars aligning again someday. Soon, I hope! 🙏🏼🫶🏻
Who of us would be anywhere if we listened to all the folks who said you can’t do it?
The world needs more stories like this. Everyone has at least one degree these days. Little kids have to start banjo lessons (skating, basketball, etc.) at age five if they expect to ever climb to the top of the heap, or so it seems. Walt Disney went bankrupt several times before building Disneyland. Stories about people defying the odds raise the courage meter of the country.
Oh, but you can write! You come up with the best ideas and people to write about. I don’t know how you do it every day! Just keep doing it.
What a night in my hometown on Saturday. Thanks for sharing your love of good music and good people. Life is amazing & we should never left anyone anywhere tell us what we are capable of & what we should do. The Lord made us and with Him absolutely anything is possible.
Sean, “keep on keeping on”.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up His countenance[a] upon you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
Jan…you’re a beautiful soul!💕
She truly is!
Sean, my husband and I got to see Skip Johns and the Songfarmers in White Springs, Florida quite by chance. We were camping at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, heard some music and followed the sound via bicycle and ended up having a memorable musical evening ending with “I’ll Fly Away”. I sure hope I can catch the next time all of you are onstage together!
Thank you my dear friend for these loving and inspirational words of wisdom keep them stories coming and I’ll keep reading what a beautiful treasure you truly are 🙏
Pone, I'll never fergit when Dat pompous journalism professor told you Dat you could never do dis. You looked right at me and said, "Hey Pube, hold my Pabst!" And you been gettin it in all 4 gears ever since. Yassir! You showed him how da cornbread was buttered!
Votre Ami,
Pubert Earle "Pabst" Bozsemann
“Never say that you can't do something, or that something seems impossible, or that something can't be done, no matter how discouraging or harrowing it may be; human beings are limited only by what we allow ourselves to be limited by: our own minds. We are each the masters of our own reality; when we become self-aware to this: absolutely anything in the world is possible. Master yourself, and become king of the world around you. Let no odds, chastisement, exile, doubt, fear, or ANY mental virii prevent you from accomplishing your dreams. Never be a victim of life; be it's conqueror.”
— Mike Norton
Keep conquering those words, Sean, and I’ll keep reading them❣️
“In fact, it took me 10 years to realize that I have no talent for writing.”
Sean,
An aeronautical engineer will tell you that the lowly bumblebee is not aerodynamically able to fly. Fortunately for the bee it has never consulted with the engineer.
It also appears that there are thousands of us who have no talent for reading thus forming a perfect match.
Steve, I know they ain't bumble bees, but aren't the aerodynamics of helicopters a bit amazing also?! I've had the privilege of Black Hawk and Cobra rides, and - best of all - four flights in door gunner seat of a Huey, holding on to an O-ring, feeling thankful to be over the peaceful woods of Dale County AL; NOT getting shot at over the rice paddies of Nam, and with a greater understanding and appreciation of the ones who were. (And those bumblebees are already swarming around my black and blue salvia. Shall watch them with even greater admiration now.)
Ms. Fay what a ride you have taken. Sounds exciting and you are Courageous. And my bees moved (swarmed as they say) yesterday. Got it on video and will post later. Guess they were looking for a better view of the eclipse, they moved just before the eclipse started.
Wish I could have been there……your talent as a storyteller is huge. You have quickly become a top favorite of mine here on Substack.
Sean, in my book you can do it all. You are a modern day renaissance man that also plays the banjo. I’ve seen you on the big stage at the Opry and look forward to seeing you in a smaller venue one day soon.
All you do is filled with blessings. Keep doing what you do best, Sean. Writing, singing, playing, storytelling, and making people laugh. What a gift!
I love a feel good, down home story, and you never disappoint me with yours. Thank you for the many smiles you’ve bestowed on me. I had 2 strokes one week ago today and am overjoyed that God didn’t take my ability to read, as I would sure miss your beautiful words.
Connie- May the lord lay His hand upon you-
1 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121 🙏🏼
With tears of gratitude, thank you for this.
Praying for Connie.
Praying for you dear Connie…for total restoration and healing 💕
I am so thankful to God for this/you. Blessed to feel that there is still some beautiful praying souls out there.
I am praying for your strength and complete healing, lovely Connie 🙏🏼💕
Connie, prayers for your recovery. Please, do keep us posted. We are family here.
Nancy, thank you so much for this. I am doing some better each day and can drive myself now! I don’t push myself to hard and have learned the word, “no”! I have hung up on my family that wants to throw drama or argue with me, walked away from it as well. I am so very blessed and once again, thank you and I pray you have a beautiful day and wonderful weekend. ❤️
Sean, I’m no So-crates but your comment about having no talent is illogical and contradictory to the fact that you’re a syndicated writer.
Amen to folks like you and Skip. Never give up. My daddy bought his first Gibson when he was 8 years and taught himself to play. Then some old gizzer came along when daddy was 10 and asked if he wanted to buy his mandolin. Daddy told him he didn't know nuttin about a mandolin he had just got a good licking on that old guitar. The man said I only Want $8.00 Fer it. Daddy had him a mandolin and became a darn good mandolin player. He and his sister played everywhere. Even played a few gigs on the radio, some in Merrit Island, Cocoa Beach and around NC. He played on up until he passed away at 83. He lost interest in the guitar mostly stuck with mandolin. He like Bill Monroe style. He was good. So was my Aunt Lois. I miss hearing them play and sing. But like you said never give up. ..you can always learn new things if you stick with it. I have both those fine instruments to this day. I'm positive they are worth a pretty penny. But I will never be the one to sell them...priceless..💕
Priceless indeed. Thank you for sharing your story Vickii!