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Awesome piece, Tai. So intimate and beautiful and well-written. And such a precious memory.

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I had many feelings arise as I read this - I pondered the frailty and preciousness of time and how great the love between parent and child can be. Very touching, thank you for sharing.

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Mar 22, 2023·edited Mar 22, 2023Liked by Tai

OMG such a sweet and moving tribute to both your father and music! And can I also mention that: one, you own an Estonia 190 grand? That's just so dope in and of itself. I can only image how much your father cared for the sound of the music, and your development as a musician, by the choice of this special instrument.

Two, love the mentioning of Red Dog Saloon! That was a fun joint in Juneau! Did they already have the bar sign "if you have standards, then lower your standards" (or something along those lines) back then?

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Very touching. Your dad sounds like a beautiful man.

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It’s Friday night and I thought I’d take a few minutes and catch up on my friends’ writings. I didn’t know you’d make me cry.

You’ve got a gift for feeling life.

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The most beautiful piece I've read from you Tai. So moving, intimate, profound.

We're all graced by you committing these precious memories to words.

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