I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️ You can never have enough time when you love someone. I'm going to sit and read your article about him today.
I'm recovering here and feeling so much better. Good enough to sometimes forget the magnitude of what I just had done. I want to be productive. But my body is great at telling me to sit back down. So, I'm sinking into my chair full of pillows and my heating pad. And letting go of the to-do list today. My book is calling me.
Thank you for this beautiful remembrance of your Uncle Larry. I was friends with him on Facebook, and he seemed from his posts and our occasional interactions like an incredibly cool, smart, funny and warm human being... not to mention someone with a finely-tuned sense of social justice and zero patience for any MAGA bullshit. Larry's Standells records were great, and I will always cherish them in my collection, but it sounds like he was an even better person. My condolences on your losing him.
In the mid to late sixties in my part of Arkansas there were garage bands playing every weekend. Some better than others but if the venue was close, we were there. You don't see bands like that anymore.
You have such a cool family, Amber. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I hate the city of Boston (let me finish), but in 2022, I ended my long boycott and went to Fenway Park for the first time and throughout the game I remember being so excited for them to play Dirty Water so I could belt out "Down by the riiiiiiver."
My condolences for you and your family (Uncles and Aunts are very important family members). This week, i'm temporarily saying goodbye to one of my German practice books (I've done all my homeworks in that book. I put it aside to focus more on my remaining practice books).
What an incredible tribute. I feel very honored to begin to know this incredible soul through your eyes. I really love this glimpse into his utterly cool life…and yours. It’s beautiful how he reflects on you, and you on him with all you do in using your voice. Doesn’t make it any less painful, but this loss is a TRANSITION, not an end.
Ummmm, my let-go…I feel like I’m dancing around something and my let-gos hinge on a theme…so forgive me if I seem repetitive. In a sorry-not-sorry way.😊 It’s just me workin’ things out.
I hereby EMBRACE SMALLNESS and change its narrative.
I feel like the most introverted extrovert in the history of ever - at least in my own mind. I’m a shiny person who HATES taking up space, but is so sad when I don’t. I shine and then overanalyze it to death. And so I shrink myself right down, and I let others do the same. And without their consent or intent, too!
Amber and you guys may shine even brighter - y’all are wicked smaaaht and impressive- but it’s INSPIRING. “A candle may kindle many others, yet lose none of its own light”. 🕯️
I will think of being small in a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, YOU ARE HERE way. It’s just perspective, and we need that.
I’m not gonna compare or worry about others’ shine. ✨ And when I’m feeling small, like a drop in an endless ocean 🌊, I’ll just worry about being the most beautiful, sparkly drop I can be, and about the power of all us drops together.
OH! Speaking of each drop having power: I’m gonna head out to vote now! 🗳️ PLEASE, if you’re in a midterm consolidated election right now, please vote today or on this Tuesday! (I’m in Illinois)
Man, that is so cool, thanks for sharing your uncle with us. And for sharing what he meant, and did, for you. I'm at the early stage of ancient, and your piece took me right back to '65-'66, learning how to play that cool Dirty Water riff and adding the song to my band's set list (funny to think a couple of 7th graders having a set list). I can play that riff to this day. And now it's running through my head. Most excellent.
The passing of any uncle is tough, the passing of a cool uncle is a unique kind of mourning because the memories can be so 'cool', so ingrained and influential. Again, thanks for sharing. I know his memories make you smile. Hope your smile is a little wider knowing that we're out here thinking about him too.
What a beautiful tribute. My condolences for you and your family
I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️ You can never have enough time when you love someone. I'm going to sit and read your article about him today.
I'm recovering here and feeling so much better. Good enough to sometimes forget the magnitude of what I just had done. I want to be productive. But my body is great at telling me to sit back down. So, I'm sinking into my chair full of pillows and my heating pad. And letting go of the to-do list today. My book is calling me.
Love to all. ❤️
Love this Audra! So glad to hear you’re doing better. 🩷
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Thank you for this beautiful remembrance of your Uncle Larry. I was friends with him on Facebook, and he seemed from his posts and our occasional interactions like an incredibly cool, smart, funny and warm human being... not to mention someone with a finely-tuned sense of social justice and zero patience for any MAGA bullshit. Larry's Standells records were great, and I will always cherish them in my collection, but it sounds like he was an even better person. My condolences on your losing him.
In the mid to late sixties in my part of Arkansas there were garage bands playing every weekend. Some better than others but if the venue was close, we were there. You don't see bands like that anymore.
So sorry to you and your family for your loss. 💜
You have such a cool family, Amber. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I hate the city of Boston (let me finish), but in 2022, I ended my long boycott and went to Fenway Park for the first time and throughout the game I remember being so excited for them to play Dirty Water so I could belt out "Down by the riiiiiiver."
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Love this Sam thanks for sharing.
My condolences for you and your family, Larry does sound like the ultimate cool uncle. I'm looking forward to the Zoom next month.
Sending love to you and your family Amber. Your article is such a beautiful tribute. Thank you as always for sharing so much of yourself with us.
This week I am letting go of the idea of perfection and the emotional weight of words that have been said to me.
Grateful for this community.
My condolences for you and your family (Uncles and Aunts are very important family members). This week, i'm temporarily saying goodbye to one of my German practice books (I've done all my homeworks in that book. I put it aside to focus more on my remaining practice books).
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What an incredible tribute. I feel very honored to begin to know this incredible soul through your eyes. I really love this glimpse into his utterly cool life…and yours. It’s beautiful how he reflects on you, and you on him with all you do in using your voice. Doesn’t make it any less painful, but this loss is a TRANSITION, not an end.
Ummmm, my let-go…I feel like I’m dancing around something and my let-gos hinge on a theme…so forgive me if I seem repetitive. In a sorry-not-sorry way.😊 It’s just me workin’ things out.
I hereby EMBRACE SMALLNESS and change its narrative.
I feel like the most introverted extrovert in the history of ever - at least in my own mind. I’m a shiny person who HATES taking up space, but is so sad when I don’t. I shine and then overanalyze it to death. And so I shrink myself right down, and I let others do the same. And without their consent or intent, too!
Amber and you guys may shine even brighter - y’all are wicked smaaaht and impressive- but it’s INSPIRING. “A candle may kindle many others, yet lose none of its own light”. 🕯️
I will think of being small in a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, YOU ARE HERE way. It’s just perspective, and we need that.
I’m not gonna compare or worry about others’ shine. ✨ And when I’m feeling small, like a drop in an endless ocean 🌊, I’ll just worry about being the most beautiful, sparkly drop I can be, and about the power of all us drops together.
OH! Speaking of each drop having power: I’m gonna head out to vote now! 🗳️ PLEASE, if you’re in a midterm consolidated election right now, please vote today or on this Tuesday! (I’m in Illinois)
Love to you, Amber and the LITD Fam 💕
Love this let go Karen! Thanks as always for being here. 💚
Thank YOU for this place to truly BE!💕
ps I let go of 2 lbs.
Condolences Family and Glenda. Rest in Peace, Larry. 💔❤️🩹
I let go of two vintage dresses that held a lot of pain for me.
Beautiful let go Katie, thanks for sharing 👗🩷
Your uncle sounds like a gem. So sorry for your loss.
This week I am letting go of my discomfort with the cold weather (since it is starting to warm up just a little).
Man, that is so cool, thanks for sharing your uncle with us. And for sharing what he meant, and did, for you. I'm at the early stage of ancient, and your piece took me right back to '65-'66, learning how to play that cool Dirty Water riff and adding the song to my band's set list (funny to think a couple of 7th graders having a set list). I can play that riff to this day. And now it's running through my head. Most excellent.
The passing of any uncle is tough, the passing of a cool uncle is a unique kind of mourning because the memories can be so 'cool', so ingrained and influential. Again, thanks for sharing. I know his memories make you smile. Hope your smile is a little wider knowing that we're out here thinking about him too.
All my Condolences and I need to listen to The Standells. Lovely tribute, Amber.