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“103” tells the story of my Great-Grandmother Mary Ellen (Johnson) Ford. She was born in rural Platte County and was a lifelong resident of Parkville, Missouri. A gem of a lady, she would feed you anything she could manage to pull out of her kitchen cabinets and refrigerator, and always danced a jig on her birthday. She wore her pastel beads on Easter and jingle bells on her skirt for Christmas. My daughter took her first steps in her home on 9 Highway. Grannie lived to be 103 years old – mostly healthy and happy right up until the end. That final day also happened to be my birthday so as we celebrated my life, we helped her ease into death. I had never known a day of balance as great as that one. Cheers, Grannie! Thanks for teaching me to giggle and for letting me be one of your “sweet petunias.”

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I'll see my birthday written on your stone
a cold reminder that I could feel so alone
But it only takes a memory of your smilin' face
To know that I've been blessed by your sweet love & grace
A grace that's gonna last far longer than the past
She was 103 and now she's finally free

She was 103 and now she's finally free
That's how I wanna be like my great Grannie

I'm gonna jig on my birthday. Spike the eggnog when I'm ornery
I'm gonna make sure everybody eats everything I can reach
I'm gonna tell jokes at the table; drink some beer while I'm able
She was 103 and now she's finally free

She was 103 and now she's finally free
That's how I wanna be like my great Grannie

And when the time comes for me to sleep
won't you tell me that you'll dress me in my best pink beads
Return me to the earth where my mothers lie
And give a little thanks for this amazing life
And plant a little red bud with hearts for leaves
You can say she was 103 and now she's finally free

She was 103 and now she's finally free
That's how I'm gonna be like my great Grannie

credits

from Guitar in Hand, track released November 21, 2014
Kasey Rausch – vocals & acoustic guitar
Kim Rausch – harmonies
Ethan Ridings – lead acoustic guitar
Molly Healey – fiddle
Caleb Gardner – mandolin
Chris DeVictor – upright bass
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Rob Nold Audio

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Kasey Rausch Kansas City, Missouri

Kasey Rausch (KCMO) is a 5th generation musician who plays Americana music. Her main project, The Country Duo, tours nationally and made their first recordings at the legendary Sun Studio. She was named "Best of the Northland" in 2016, and 2013’s Female Performer of the Year by KMXN 92.9 The Bull. River Trade Radio on 90.1 FM KKFI is a live radio show she co-produces and hosts Sunday mornings. ... more

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