Beautiful writing Steve. And a very honest appraisal of how fortunate you know you have been in life in general and yet how utterly unfortunate and tragic all of this has been for you. I appreciate the posts you have written about this process and hope that refocusing on music will be a salve. All love.
Thanks, Tony. Such a strange mirror to hold up to one's own life. And, yeah...I started feeling conflicted about the people who come here for guitar pop, and the newer subscribers who were more interested in this personal stuff. It was stressing me out and I'm not willing/able to start a separate Substack, so I think this is the best path forward. Based on unsubscribes today, looks like it was the right move.
Steve, this was both heartbreaking and inspiring to read. The way you've navigated these unimaginable challenges while still finding moments of hope and creativity is remarkable. Your honesty about the dark clouds and uncertainty makes the light moments feel even more precious.
Your writing has always been compelling, but this series has shown a different depth, raw and real, while still holding onto that thread of hope. I know you're ready to get back to the music writing, but please know that sharing this journey has mattered to so many of us.
Here's to the new house when it comes, the music that's returning, and all the mountains you're already moving. Thinking of you and your family as you keep putting one foot in front of the other. ❤️
Right on, Steve. Hope things keep moving forward in a positive groove for you and your family.
Thanks so much, Dan!
Beautiful writing Steve. And a very honest appraisal of how fortunate you know you have been in life in general and yet how utterly unfortunate and tragic all of this has been for you. I appreciate the posts you have written about this process and hope that refocusing on music will be a salve. All love.
Thanks, Tony. Such a strange mirror to hold up to one's own life. And, yeah...I started feeling conflicted about the people who come here for guitar pop, and the newer subscribers who were more interested in this personal stuff. It was stressing me out and I'm not willing/able to start a separate Substack, so I think this is the best path forward. Based on unsubscribes today, looks like it was the right move.
That was a fantastic performance!
Burning Down The House? Great stuff! Brandon’s a talented dude.
Steve, this was both heartbreaking and inspiring to read. The way you've navigated these unimaginable challenges while still finding moments of hope and creativity is remarkable. Your honesty about the dark clouds and uncertainty makes the light moments feel even more precious.
Your writing has always been compelling, but this series has shown a different depth, raw and real, while still holding onto that thread of hope. I know you're ready to get back to the music writing, but please know that sharing this journey has mattered to so many of us.
Here's to the new house when it comes, the music that's returning, and all the mountains you're already moving. Thinking of you and your family as you keep putting one foot in front of the other. ❤️
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Damn helpful story to read for anyone no matter their current
circumstances.
Life comes at you fast sometimes.