Hey!! You beat me to it with the Shep reference (and a worthier comparison I cannot fathom!) Not that I don’t adore / revere Mike’s enduringly brilliant voice, but I found myself drifting back to one of the stories from, say, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash. Great story, Mike. There really is no one like you. Made me thankful you (or rather I) still have a few marbles rolling around in the ole brainpan.
Thanks, Joel-- High praise, indeed!
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy little sister memories of big brother playing trombone. ♥
Hey!! You beat me to it with the Shep reference (and a worthier comparison I cannot fathom!) Not that I don’t adore / revere Mike’s enduringly brilliant voice, but I found myself drifting back to one of the stories from, say, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash. Great story, Mike. There really is no one like you. Made me thankful you (or rather I) still have a few marbles rolling around in the ole brainpan.
A story worthy. of Jean Shepherd and his Sousaphone playing days in HIGH SCHOOL.