In loving memory of my mother


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My mother, who passed away October 11, 2021, brought me up with the perfect set of values. I doubt if I've lived up to them on any level of perfection, but I definitely learned the difference between good and not so good. Whether she was actually correct or not, she always made it clear she thought I was an exceptionally talented, creative, artist musician. She encouraged me, until her last days, to pursue my musical journey and to make sure as much of the world as possible acknowledges it. A tall order indeed. That being said, she made it clear she thought that professional achievement is secondary to being a good, kind, honest and caring human being. That's the greatest of all the gifts she gave me. Again, I question if I've lived up to those characteristics as much as I should, but it at least has given me the perspective to differentiate between someone who possesses those attributes and one who sadly doesn't. I often feel I'd be more content not knowing.

Though my mother was a perfectionist, she was the most giving and loving person I've ever met. If she thought someone was a good person, no matter their level of achievement, skin color, religious beliefs, origin of birth or any other human variation, she was all-in to be friends and family. And though she lost her hearing at an early age, due perhaps to a medical issue as a child, she possessed the musical talent, ears and DNA that I inherited.

Anything about me as a musician and person that are good, I owe it to her. I will hold onto to her love, encouragement, inspiration, intelligence and wisdom for the rest of my life.


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