The Music

Jim's mother had an especially important role in her son's wedding. In addition to her mother-of-the-groom responsibilities, she also took charge of the music, playing the bass with her country band during the reception. She and her fellow music makers (including Jim's uncle who strummed a couple of tunes on the guitar) entertained the cozy crowd with such songs as the Tennessee Waltz, the couple's first dance, and the rather appropriate Harvest Moon by Neil Young. As the evening wound down, and the band played what Jim describes as some drunken Irish jig, the couple set forth on their honeymoon -- a camping trip throughout the West Virginia countryside -- close to their home sweet home.