I hope you’re putting these wonderful stories together into a book, Loene. You have such a gift for storytelling. I remember when Laurie and I came here in 1981. We quickly rented out our SF home to just come to Sydney for a visit. But Laurie got work at The ABC unexpectedly after a week so we stayed. When we went back to SF to pack up our house we just threw stuff into a shipping container. Once it finally arrived here I couldn’t believe the rubbish we had sent over. So many changes in life. 😍🤪
It does always amaze me how when you're near your stuff you think you love it and want it and when you're away from it you realise it just doesn't matter. That said we have a small shipping load probably full of junk heading our way ....
What an odyssey! As I grapple with a looming transatlantic move, it's heartening to read of your spirited approach to just doing what had to be done Lo - there's no easy way to pack it all up and go, maybe quick and sudden isn't so bad! And isn't Ronnie just the best? I miss her.
Another singer songwriter friend once said to me 'it's the price of a big life' - as in all the upheaval and goodbyes etc - and remembering that always makes me feel better! Good luck with your preparations. I'm so happy to have found a kindred spirit on here Amy, thank you! And I miss Ronnie too. I was trying to work up the nerve to request an interview with her when she died - I wanted to ask her about her painting, which I've read about but never seen - and about her friendship with Keith Richards - apparently they spent tons of time together where he would just play old songs on piano and she'd sing - can you imagine how divine that would be!
Wow, congratulations for surviving this wild ride and for sharing it. You make it sound effortless but I’m breathless with admiration for your energy and optimism ♥️
I hope you’re putting these wonderful stories together into a book, Loene. You have such a gift for storytelling. I remember when Laurie and I came here in 1981. We quickly rented out our SF home to just come to Sydney for a visit. But Laurie got work at The ABC unexpectedly after a week so we stayed. When we went back to SF to pack up our house we just threw stuff into a shipping container. Once it finally arrived here I couldn’t believe the rubbish we had sent over. So many changes in life. 😍🤪
It does always amaze me how when you're near your stuff you think you love it and want it and when you're away from it you realise it just doesn't matter. That said we have a small shipping load probably full of junk heading our way ....
What an odyssey! As I grapple with a looming transatlantic move, it's heartening to read of your spirited approach to just doing what had to be done Lo - there's no easy way to pack it all up and go, maybe quick and sudden isn't so bad! And isn't Ronnie just the best? I miss her.
Another singer songwriter friend once said to me 'it's the price of a big life' - as in all the upheaval and goodbyes etc - and remembering that always makes me feel better! Good luck with your preparations. I'm so happy to have found a kindred spirit on here Amy, thank you! And I miss Ronnie too. I was trying to work up the nerve to request an interview with her when she died - I wanted to ask her about her painting, which I've read about but never seen - and about her friendship with Keith Richards - apparently they spent tons of time together where he would just play old songs on piano and she'd sing - can you imagine how divine that would be!
I will for sure remember that phrase too Lo! Thank you!
Wow, congratulations for surviving this wild ride and for sharing it. You make it sound effortless but I’m breathless with admiration for your energy and optimism ♥️