Happy birthday, Tony! I really liked your latest piece, "The Covid Blues." I know I say this every time, but your writing gets more powerful and moving with each new piece. This one was harrowing and uplifting at the same time. How do you do it? How do you combine so many conflicting emotional and physical experiences into a seamless whole? And as poetically as you do? You have a gift, my friend. The ending is amazing, how you find peace and release by playing the blues. I'm a huge blues fan and Buddy Guy is one of my musical heroes. I've been fortunate enough to see him perform in person twice--both times in Davenport. I shared this piece with my ex-wife, also a huge blues and Buddy Guy fan. I told her I was going to write you and she asked me to tell you how impressed she is by your work. I've shared other pieces with her before, but I knew this one would have special meaning for her, so as soon as I read it, I sent it to her. She asked that I tell you how powerful it is. I know she'd join me in wishing you a Happy Birthday, too. I'll tell her that later. Keep writing, man, keep playing the blues. Keep living. Your friend, Phil
Happy birthday A-Rhodd! I am so grateful for how you beautifully share your stories with us. I look forward to reading your posts as soon as I get the emails. It's hard for me to find the words to describe, but your shares move me so deeply. It is exceptional how you weave what brings up immense grief and anger and disgust with hope and compassion and loving care and awe of the beauty of human condition. Which seems to me like a reflection of your ability to find that in your circumstances. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to witness. It feels so important what you are sharing ❤️
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Happy birthday, Tony! I really liked your latest piece, "The Covid Blues." I know I say this every time, but your writing gets more powerful and moving with each new piece. This one was harrowing and uplifting at the same time. How do you do it? How do you combine so many conflicting emotional and physical experiences into a seamless whole? And as poetically as you do? You have a gift, my friend. The ending is amazing, how you find peace and release by playing the blues. I'm a huge blues fan and Buddy Guy is one of my musical heroes. I've been fortunate enough to see him perform in person twice--both times in Davenport. I shared this piece with my ex-wife, also a huge blues and Buddy Guy fan. I told her I was going to write you and she asked me to tell you how impressed she is by your work. I've shared other pieces with her before, but I knew this one would have special meaning for her, so as soon as I read it, I sent it to her. She asked that I tell you how powerful it is. I know she'd join me in wishing you a Happy Birthday, too. I'll tell her that later. Keep writing, man, keep playing the blues. Keep living. Your friend, Phil
Happy birthday A-Rhodd! I am so grateful for how you beautifully share your stories with us. I look forward to reading your posts as soon as I get the emails. It's hard for me to find the words to describe, but your shares move me so deeply. It is exceptional how you weave what brings up immense grief and anger and disgust with hope and compassion and loving care and awe of the beauty of human condition. Which seems to me like a reflection of your ability to find that in your circumstances. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to witness. It feels so important what you are sharing ❤️