Edmund (CET) and I met Lisa and Charlie at Old Songs in -- I think -- 2000, and it was at their invitation that we began trekking to Maryland to attend the FSGW Getaway. As a couple, they quickly became a cornerstone of the folkie part of our lives. I can barely imagine the Getaway without Lisa.

I have been following Lisa's adventures on Facebook for several years now. The last few months of her life on this plane of existence must have been dreadful for her, and traumatic for Charlie. For that reason, I'm glad it's over.

She had so many friends and listeners, and Charlie and her other survivors will always hear good memories of her. In that way, she will live on and on.

My hope for Charlie is that he rides out the grieving as smoothly as possible.

In my favourite fantasy, Lisa and my dear Edmund are singing together in that great folk club in the sky.