My friend Ilias Shepherd Marrow has been in the hospital. We all know that he is an amazing, positive, supportive human being. I cannot say enough good about him. He made me feel at home on Substack. It was the first time since joining that I had a true sense of community. The words are his, through and through, all I did was give them some music. But they were already a song. Ilias, this is for you, and for the way you’ve made me and many other smile.

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