This made me tear up. I loved William and had a special bond with him. I never knew he had a stroke and it saddens me to hear about the end of his life. It’s good for the soul to write about grief…. Thanks for doing this.
Touching story. Grief and anticipated grief can freeze us in place. I hope that sharing your love for William here alleviates some regret. He must know. 💓 And perhaps he’s hanging with Max, Rod, and the others…
Brought back memories of MoMing, Susan, clowning, and…. Tem (hmmm), protests in Grant Park. What a town -Chicago! And Sally Banes - a mover and shaker I have the book “Sweet Home Chicago” which it was indeed.
Really sweet piece that only those of us hurtling toward the end of our moment could write; nuanced but brimming with the nostalgic touches I love; pitch perfect tone that resonates with so much about friendship; and as your sister said about memorializing old friends out loud, “Is good for the soul. For me it also touches that special place I have for friends like you who have known me most of my life. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😘 (3 Bravos and a Kiss…my highest writing award on Substack!)
...listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows...
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Listen to the Scottish faerie, she knows…..
This made me tear up. I loved William and had a special bond with him. I never knew he had a stroke and it saddens me to hear about the end of his life. It’s good for the soul to write about grief…. Thanks for doing this.
I remember you & William together. Only a few people who read this post will actually know him. That means a lot to me. Thanks.
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Touching story. Grief and anticipated grief can freeze us in place. I hope that sharing your love for William here alleviates some regret. He must know. 💓 And perhaps he’s hanging with Max, Rod, and the others…
Thanks for reading - and your comment, Shaista. And your image of them all “hanging” together!!
Roz*
Brought back memories of MoMing, Susan, clowning, and…. Tem (hmmm), protests in Grant Park. What a town -Chicago! And Sally Banes - a mover and shaker I have the book “Sweet Home Chicago” which it was indeed.
And 2 more dancers in 2 more companies, right? "Sweet Home Chicago!!!"
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Really sweet piece that only those of us hurtling toward the end of our moment could write; nuanced but brimming with the nostalgic touches I love; pitch perfect tone that resonates with so much about friendship; and as your sister said about memorializing old friends out loud, “Is good for the soul. For me it also touches that special place I have for friends like you who have known me most of my life. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😘 (3 Bravos and a Kiss…my highest writing award on Substack!)
"3 Bravos and a Kiss" - Substack should institutionalize it as their #1 Rating!
Thanks for reading and commenting so effusively! Did you know William?
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Touching. Thanks for sharing.
As Steve Jobs said, death is one of the three great motivations.
Another typo or untyped space “ ButI assume…”
Thanks, Ted! For Steve Jobs and another typo, 👍🤠
What are Steve’s other 2?