Oh Karen, I just love this column. Today I am brought to tears and brought into your story - Mr Denver doing and impromptu concert in the village, Roberta Flack greeting you with open arms, and your friend being so moved by her meeting with her. I’m truly magically delighted by these stories.
Dear Sarah — Thanks so much for reading my essay, and sharing your comment. You cannot imagine how grateful I am to know that my stories, and writing, have touched you. John Denver was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and Roberta was all I said she was, and more. I am fortunate to have known them both.
In a recent Instagram post, a local friendly acquaintance who is a little younger than Lila (I think) wrote "I forget that not everyone's life has been biblical in the way mine has been." She meant the epic rises and falls she's experienced.
You, on the other hand, seem to not notice how exceptional your life has been. Maybe it doesn't feel that way to you, but the view from here sure suggests that.
John Denver? Roberta Flack? ROBERTA!? Amazing. You must have been sad to lose her this year.
Oh Karen, I just love this column. Today I am brought to tears and brought into your story - Mr Denver doing and impromptu concert in the village, Roberta Flack greeting you with open arms, and your friend being so moved by her meeting with her. I’m truly magically delighted by these stories.
Dear Sarah — Thanks so much for reading my essay, and sharing your comment. You cannot imagine how grateful I am to know that my stories, and writing, have touched you. John Denver was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and Roberta was all I said she was, and more. I am fortunate to have known them both.
In a recent Instagram post, a local friendly acquaintance who is a little younger than Lila (I think) wrote "I forget that not everyone's life has been biblical in the way mine has been." She meant the epic rises and falls she's experienced.
You, on the other hand, seem to not notice how exceptional your life has been. Maybe it doesn't feel that way to you, but the view from here sure suggests that.
John Denver? Roberta Flack? ROBERTA!? Amazing. You must have been sad to lose her this year.
Looking forward to Part 3.