Yep, Sins, pretty cool story from our Allison (with two L's). I continue to be touched by how many of these stories are out there, from all walks and levels of the folk scene. Could there be a more compelling example than Art's? I know that typing, for our friend Art, is no small task. But it was important to us, so he did it and it is a treasure!!!

Methinks that what a person does in life is certainly important, but the way you are remembered, and by who, is more important. I know that in my life, this man expressed such interest and such caring, that it affected me in a profound way. In our minds we might think that we were very special to him. When I read of all the others that were touched in the very same, very profound way, it makes me realize what a giant he was. I was very special to him, but so were every one of the folks who have shared their own remembrances. Can you imagine the great heart, and the infinite love this man had? It was all centered around music, and his absolutely convicted belief in the importance of a community of friends, of "good people".

I think we are all coming to the realization of how very lucky we are to have had this wonderful man in our lives. To paraphrase something Kendall has said of Folk Legacy many times, when you can say that you were friends with Sandy Paton, well ....... that's saying something.

Can you imagine the reunion with Rick?

All the best,

Mick