Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die: Or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass) The conflict between the here and now and the ever after is a familiar one. Death and life are forever intertwined, as a life lived to the fullest includes pain and grief. Even more, it requires... read more
An Introduction...
Prologue
The End...
History of the Soul, Part 1
Philosophical Journey to the Center of the Soul
IM Conversation 1
History of Bluegrass, Part 1
An Introduction to Bluegrass
IM Conversation 1.1
Columns, Part 1
History of the Soul, Part 2
The Continued Philosophical Journey to the Center of the Soul
IM Conversation 2
History of Bluegrass, Part 2
Migration and the Beauty of Sheep
Columns, Part 2
History of the Soul, Part 3
Science, Religion, and the Question of the Soul
IM Conversation 3
History of Bluegrass, Part 3
Coming to America
Columns, Part 3
The Art of Condolence
History of the Soul, Part 4
Science, Religion, and the Continuing Question of the Soul
IM Conversation 4
History of Bluegrass, Part 4
Definitions and Transitions
Columns, Part 4
History of the Soul, Part 5
Science, Religion, and the Still Continuing Question of the Soul
Raul's Emails
History of Bluegrass, Part 5
The Difference Between a Violin and a Fiddle
Columns, Part 5
History of the Soul, Part 6
Our God-Fearing Souls
IM Conversation 5
History of Bluegrass, Part 6
The Early Life of the Bluegrass Pooh-Bah
Decibel Points of Reference
Interlude
Columns, Part 6
History of the Soul, Part 7
The Mourning After
IM Conversation 6
History of Bluegrass, Part 7
Bill Monroe, In Conclusion
Columns, Part 7
The Green Pastures
The Beginning...
Appendix A: A Playlist
Appendix B: An Evolution of Form
Appendix C: Heaven
Acknowledgments
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