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Steven Manning's avatar

Hah hah, the first time GPS sent me over the Verrazano when I was trying to head upstate I went “wha?” But it all worked out, as will your move to England. It was great seeing you at my nabe fave Barbes, and as you told me there, we will see you soon!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Yes, it added miles but skirted the city traffic.

Hope I can play in Hudson or Catskill before we leave but also making plans to play in the fall when the album comes out. You and Ellen won't even know we've left Steven!

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MaryLee Kortes's avatar

Another just beautiful rendering of the process of being alive as a human being, doing what you do, on this crazy, colorful planet. Thank you Amy. You mean so much to so many, including me.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you Mary Lee! And thanks for the live photo, I love it. x

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Carlene Bauer's avatar

So beautiful. Thank you!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you Carlene. And it was such a wonderful surprise to meet you at the house concert a few weeks back!

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The Girl Can't Help It's avatar

You makin’ me weepy!

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Sharon's avatar

Love reading about your life, music your adventures! Good luck with your move. I remember when you did a solo show at The Rio in Santa Cruz. Great show! You broke a string and changed it in a nano-second while still talking with the audience. My friend and I were speechless and

Couldn’t stop remarking about how you did that so fast! It was impressive. So was your show!

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you so much Sharon! Sometimes those Santa Cruz gigs feel like a long-ago dream, it's so nice you remember one. I used to break many strings on that old Guild guitar...

Take care and thanks for reading.

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ronny elliott's avatar

I am. See you over here.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Look forward to meeting up with you and Kate!

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ronny elliott's avatar

Welcome.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thanks Ronny! It looks like you're enjoying life in your new land.

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Don Ciccone's avatar

I envy you. I feel at home in England too. On the 1st day of my second trip there in '04, I found myself literally jumping for joy in the Queen's backyard (Great Windsor Park). 20 years ago??

And yes...great song... "People all over the world, join in. Join the love train."

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Did a photo capture that jump Don?! I can picture it.

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TerryB's avatar

Beyond lovely. My heart is full (of blood? 🙃). Every reference and location and emotion is familiar and comfortable. Dang, Amy. Once again, I must say, you are the SHIT. Xo.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Thank you Terry!

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clarke's avatar

nicely put!! what happens when you feel like an alien in america?? xxxcm

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Becoming true for so many Clarke!

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Jo's avatar

Good read! And you two are making the right decision , things are getting , well, odd here, to put it mildly.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

I know there's nowhere perfect but...thanks Jo.

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The Sandwich Life's avatar

I have fewer hanging out units as well. ❤️

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Amen sister!

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Neil deMause's avatar

Don't ever change, fuel trucks.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

Ha ha, yes - those guys.

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The Girl Can't Help It's avatar

Leaving anywhere you’ve felt at home is always emotional.

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Amy Rigby's avatar

There's no getting around it Eline! Even if we keep stuff there and come back regularly.

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Camille Brightsmith's avatar

I don’t know how I stumbled here but I love this essay. It all feels so familiar to me, but I am far away from it now. Maybe only playing for people once a year and good with that. This was pure and bittersweet and wonderful.

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