I love reading your stories. You take us to those places, Wayne. The connections are real. Alzheimers is interesting. I have seen so many videos of people who have barely moved in a long time, and don't speak, don't remember their own people, but come to life when they hear familiar songs. It's wonderful that Tony Bennett was still able to perform, and even if he didn't remember it, I'm sure he was enjoying it. I have watched my mother-in-law and my wife's grandmother go through dementia, and the time when they found out that they had it was so hard on them. I recall watching the documentary about Glen Campbell and his battle. So tragic when you think of the amazing legacy those people have. Keep the stories coming.
I just recommended your Substack, Luigi, for the same reason. You tell fascinating stories about an interesting, sometimes difficult life from what to me is the other side of the world. Great work. I appreciate your comment very much.
After (finally) reading your more recent forays into musical geniuses, there were a few lines that tickled my sensibilities. For instance: the sepia "still had the taste of the Mediterranean"; and "the secret sauce that I love as a passionate admirer of good wordsmithing" were just two examples that were MY favorite secret sauce. You make me want to search for "Love For Sale" on my Spotify and enjoy this special Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga gift. Thank you!
I love reading your stories. You take us to those places, Wayne. The connections are real. Alzheimers is interesting. I have seen so many videos of people who have barely moved in a long time, and don't speak, don't remember their own people, but come to life when they hear familiar songs. It's wonderful that Tony Bennett was still able to perform, and even if he didn't remember it, I'm sure he was enjoying it. I have watched my mother-in-law and my wife's grandmother go through dementia, and the time when they found out that they had it was so hard on them. I recall watching the documentary about Glen Campbell and his battle. So tragic when you think of the amazing legacy those people have. Keep the stories coming.
I just recommended your Substack, Luigi, for the same reason. You tell fascinating stories about an interesting, sometimes difficult life from what to me is the other side of the world. Great work. I appreciate your comment very much.
Thankyou, Wayne. I recommended yours some time ago for similar reasons. I commented on my recommendation today. Thanks again :)
After (finally) reading your more recent forays into musical geniuses, there were a few lines that tickled my sensibilities. For instance: the sepia "still had the taste of the Mediterranean"; and "the secret sauce that I love as a passionate admirer of good wordsmithing" were just two examples that were MY favorite secret sauce. You make me want to search for "Love For Sale" on my Spotify and enjoy this special Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga gift. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Jen. Welcome back!
Really, really great, Wayne. Maybe your very best. I could taste every bite at that Queens restaurant!
That means a lot to me, so thanks Lucian! Feel free to forward to anyone you think might be interested in subscribing.