I remember being in college and treating my “carless” friends with road trips to Stone City to admire the beauty of Jones County. After I graduated, I relocated to a small town where I suffered some of the worst culture shock I’ve ever experienced. I grew up in the Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa area and I had no idea that everyone would be so interested in my business. I am quite sure that I’ve never recovered from that time period in my life for multiple reasons. However, I did meet some great friends along the way.

One such friend was Raldo Schneider who used to perform at the Old Mill in Stone City. Perhaps he still does. You might enjoy this old video of him singing “Home Brew” which reminds me I have some pretty heavy duty corn whiskey in my garage refrigerator where only nefarious brews are stored. Perhaps I’ll listen while enjoying a sip or two….

impossible to disguise my desire 

inside the smoky bar room~

my every heartstring strummed

from center stage

by Barb Edler