Thanks for the hugs, friends. I, and I know Linn, will appreciate them.

We had such a good session yesterday, with musicians from near and far showing up. One thing I know for a fact continues on are the connections Tom made happen. Friends we wouldn't know without him, things that happened because he was here. All of these things that occurred because of Tom make his life remarkable. He virtually built a community here.

He lost his voice a few years ago, but when I think of him now, I can always call up that voice. I can see the impish glint in his eyes. I know Linn has many good friends, and she'll be OK. The love the two of them shared isn't the type that makes a person need it.

No one lives forever. Tom had a good life, and he certainly made many lives better. Maybe that's how we achieve immortality in this world.