The Dimes at Crook County High School Tonight

These guys are the real deal. They are doing a benefit for our high school's Americana (singer/songwriter) program. Their album, "The Silent Generation" is brilliant, and reminiscent of the Portland influx of Colin Meloy, The Shins, and Death Cab. Still they are uniquely their own, and they are even better in person. A great bunch of guys who gave us a teaser of tonight's concert during 5th period today. A very well-timed upbeat/melancholy event after a very emotional week at CCHS.

They've been featured in many places, including SPIN. Check out the buzz at

http://thedimes.com/index3.html

For L.B.

Sunday afternoon, one of my favorite students got trampled by a bull in rodeo practice, breaking several ribs and puncturing his lung. We almost lost him Sunday night in the ICU. It is still touch and go, and will be a long slow recovery, but it's looking up. His recovery is being documented by his family at the following site: http://caringbridge.org/visit/loganblasdell

The halls of Crook County High School have been dimmer without his "Howdy, Mr. C-D" every morning.