10-18-24 connection
I got ready this morning by putting on the shirt that Emmy picked out for me so that I could wear white as a Key City volunteer
After a fairly gruelling work day, I stopped at Encore for a quick bite and then headed to the theatre. Imagine my Argo find out that I wasn’t on the schedule but that they could use me to do merch. Of course I said I’d stay as I was hoping to see Bill Usher again. I didn’t have to do much and was grateful to get to see a good part of the show. He and The Space heaters were great! Paul Pigat I’d seen at MusicFest with Cousin Harley years ago and we had a sad chat about the downfall of festivals. Holly Hyatt was fabulous and wow what a connection I made with Steve Briggs! I’d posted a picture and Lorraine Hansen from Powell River, where Steve grew up, sent me a private message that her husband, Jim Willoughby, and Steve’s Dad were best friends before they both passed. After the show I introduced myself to Steve and explained that my Dad and Jim had been besties in the ‘70s and that he had been one of my childhood heroes. Steve told me a great Jim story and we had a lovely moment. He hugged me and thanked me for coming to talk to him. What a small world when a musician from Toronto and a local volunteer connect over their west coast upbringing.
I was right where I was supposed to be as always.
triumphgal 