A very touching tribute to Scott, and, as always, a wonderfully written piece. On a much more trivial note...........we need a better photo of your cool new shoes.
Thank you so much. I used the word "louche" in Girl To City (had to double-check how to pronounce it when I did the podcast version, one of those words I'd seen used and loved ) and was glad it fit for another usage. Now when I do the audio version of this blog I will already have the pronunciation firm in my mind.
I recall you lived in France... the work "louche" is one of the great gifts of the French language to the world. One of other my favorites is "glauque" but its meaning is closer to "creepy" so not applicable here)
Ha! Me I like "poubelle" for garbage can- makes no sense at all and boy did I struggle with it when I needed to buy one in the the French countryside...but found out from Lucy Sante's The Other Paris it was named for the prefect of Paris who decreed all houses should have lidded containers for trash. Ah France and the French!
Dear, dear Amy; you say everything so well! Even with all of last week’s zig zagging energy you arrive here with a beautifully made and richly meaningful piece. Thank you for letting me fangirl you. You’re such an inspiration.
was sorry to hear of SS's passing, and i lost a close friend, last week, myself. as ray said/sang: life goes on (and on and on). both will be remembered when songs come on - and thus, music is a way to carry on. if the doug mentioned is Doug Wygal, please give him regards from new orleans! xxxcm
Thank you John. Sometimes (like in this instance, about Scott) there's too much to say and it gets overwhelming, I feel like I left so much out but had to say at least a little!
I’m familiar with that empty feeling that a certain person won’t be in your life any longer. I’m so sorry for you and Eric, and for your community, that Scott had to leave.
Thank you for your dedication to share this personal and yet universal truth. People live on in us that’s the only thing that gets us through all the inevitable, and escalating, loss as we accumulate friends it’s inevitable. Xo
I know he did make a Chicago trip at least once Kate but not with me. He loved Wilco, the Waco Brothers/Mekons, Kelly Hogan, so many Chicago bands and musicians. You and he and your Scott would've had so much to talk about.
I’m playing Thursday night and am thinking I might be able to lose 5. To be honest, it’s my double chin that I’m worried about and was thinking of getting one of those wispy man scarves until I saw a blurb reporting that that was one of the five top fashion fails for men. (I only remember one other alleged fashion fail which was the tiny, pointy, fedora which I completely agree with.) It’s been a tough year for losing friends and heroes and I don’t think it’s going to get any easier.
I'm sure you'll look fabulous Pat. I think bandannas tied around the throat look cool(not wispy!) but it almost requires putting it on a day or two before and just forgetting you're wearing it. The bolo tie needs to make a comeback too (Eric is spearheading the movement!)
I know what you mean about it not getting any easier. Hope you have a great gig and I know it will rock!
Thank you! It feels insubstantial, anything I can say, but it really hurts. You see people say "may their memory be a blessing" and I never really got that before but kind of seeing it now.
When I read your stories my writing bug starts revving its engine. 🫶
Same
Thank you Robert!
That is a huge compliment, thank you.
A very touching tribute to Scott, and, as always, a wonderfully written piece. On a much more trivial note...........we need a better photo of your cool new shoes.
I can't remember if I linked to this Rick - a photo of the shoes is in here: https://diaryofamyrigby.wordpress.com/2023/04/18/my-own-shoes/
I missed that piece (I was in Europe). Just seeing it now thanks to this discussion. love those sneakers! They are SO Amy Rigby.
Sorry about Scott. I'm still thinking about lost members of my band.
Thanks Don, I don't know why I had such a hard time accepting those sneakers into my life.
I know how hard it is to lose people you played music with - that's a special bond there!
I do remember that, but you’re not wearing them in that one.
Yeah, they’re cool.
"a louche jewel box of a club" ...so great!
Thank you so much. I used the word "louche" in Girl To City (had to double-check how to pronounce it when I did the podcast version, one of those words I'd seen used and loved ) and was glad it fit for another usage. Now when I do the audio version of this blog I will already have the pronunciation firm in my mind.
I recall you lived in France... the work "louche" is one of the great gifts of the French language to the world. One of other my favorites is "glauque" but its meaning is closer to "creepy" so not applicable here)
“Louche” is a great word!
Ha! Me I like "poubelle" for garbage can- makes no sense at all and boy did I struggle with it when I needed to buy one in the the French countryside...but found out from Lucy Sante's The Other Paris it was named for the prefect of Paris who decreed all houses should have lidded containers for trash. Ah France and the French!
Dear, dear Amy; you say everything so well! Even with all of last week’s zig zagging energy you arrive here with a beautifully made and richly meaningful piece. Thank you for letting me fangirl you. You’re such an inspiration.
Thanks Eline, that is so sweet of you.
was sorry to hear of SS's passing, and i lost a close friend, last week, myself. as ray said/sang: life goes on (and on and on). both will be remembered when songs come on - and thus, music is a way to carry on. if the doug mentioned is Doug Wygal, please give him regards from new orleans! xxxcm
It is that very same Doug, I will pass that on to him Clarke. So sorry about your friend. Take care buddy!
It's always an absolute joy to read your writing, Amy. It always comes from an authentic place in the heart. Thanks for this one.
Thank you John. Sometimes (like in this instance, about Scott) there's too much to say and it gets overwhelming, I feel like I left so much out but had to say at least a little!
I’m familiar with that empty feeling that a certain person won’t be in your life any longer. I’m so sorry for you and Eric, and for your community, that Scott had to leave.
He really did occupy a big space in our lives, I hope he knew that. It reminds me to make sure I let people know how much they matter! Thanks Eline x
“Poor Man’s Feast” is her blog and it’s called “What I Know.”
Thanks Eline - I like her writing a lot!
You might like Elissa Altman’s piece for her birthday.
Thank you, Amy.
Thank you for your dedication to share this personal and yet universal truth. People live on in us that’s the only thing that gets us through all the inevitable, and escalating, loss as we accumulate friends it’s inevitable. Xo
Wonderful piece! I wish I’d known Scott!
I know he did make a Chicago trip at least once Kate but not with me. He loved Wilco, the Waco Brothers/Mekons, Kelly Hogan, so many Chicago bands and musicians. You and he and your Scott would've had so much to talk about.
Beautiful Amy!
I’m playing Thursday night and am thinking I might be able to lose 5. To be honest, it’s my double chin that I’m worried about and was thinking of getting one of those wispy man scarves until I saw a blurb reporting that that was one of the five top fashion fails for men. (I only remember one other alleged fashion fail which was the tiny, pointy, fedora which I completely agree with.) It’s been a tough year for losing friends and heroes and I don’t think it’s going to get any easier.
I'm sure you'll look fabulous Pat. I think bandannas tied around the throat look cool(not wispy!) but it almost requires putting it on a day or two before and just forgetting you're wearing it. The bolo tie needs to make a comeback too (Eric is spearheading the movement!)
I know what you mean about it not getting any easier. Hope you have a great gig and I know it will rock!
Thanks Amy. I’m not sure I can handle a bandana just yet. I’ll think on it.
Just set it and forget it - I know you can!
Thank you for that beautiful remembrance of Scott and how important he was to you, Eric, and also to music fans everywhere.
Thank you! It feels insubstantial, anything I can say, but it really hurts. You see people say "may their memory be a blessing" and I never really got that before but kind of seeing it now.