Nowadays, if an artist is not famous, with a face plastered all over the TV screens and the press, we don't know that face. She came to Lena's in the early'90s to hear Odetta sing. Its great when Yaddo artists who've grown rich contribute generously to the place that helped their careers flower. Artists and audience members who love the cafe for its gifts to them may not be so rich in dollars as Yaddo alumni, but there are more of us. If we put our small sums together, they could reach the rafters, where Lena's spirit is sure to see.
Personals is a staff-written column.
Maybe they saved his life at least it was greatly improved. He was sent home after 2 days. Then there is the story of his horse who fell into the subfreezing pond and the wife who, surrounded by neighbor farmers and fireman, big guys, jumped in to attach ropes to the horse. That's a, true, story for another day. AND I still have the medical insurance to cover the costs.