Remember Our Friend Oliver Ogden.
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My wife, Betty, and I had the pleasure of visiting Oliver and his wife, Sharon, in their home East Petersburg, PA. They cooked a wonderful meal for us. Oliver showed us all his interests including all his instruments (not just dulcimers), his hat making materials, his extensive and eclectic library, his shell collection, and, of course, his beloved turtles. Oliver has an inquisitive mind. He enjoyed learning and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. We had hoped to visit again on a future trip to the Lancaster, PA area, but that didn't happen. I was happy to see Oliver and Sharon at one of our Wartz 'n All gatherings. I enjoyed chatting with him here at FOTMD. I will attempt playing a slow version of Black Mountain Rag, one of Oliver's favorites; slow because I do not know the tune that well and will have to sight read it. Sharon has lost a loving companion and we have all lost a friend. Rest in peace, Oliver.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."