What a WONDERFUL thread! Thank you all so much for writing here. I have tears in my eyes from reading about Marion, and how she was received by all you lovely people around the States. It renewed my faith in there being big portions of America still filled with wonderful, creative, loving, welcoming folk. Maybe I won't stay an ex-pat forever.

Marion, it's obvious from all I've read here, that you are a unique woman, and I feel privileged to be learning a little about you through the people you have impressed with such warmth and spirit, and TALENT throughout your busking trips. You are a fine example to us all.

Cheers!..xx..e