My goodness, what a tribute, and so well-deserved! I'm sorry to be arriving at the party so many days past the date, but knowing Busy as I do, I know she'll be up for an ongoing celebration. As a participant in the Eastern Shore version of that event with my young (at the time) daughters, I still think of it as one of the most memorable mother-daughter experiences we've ever had. I still remember the goosebumps that came over me as those of us in that non-auditioned choir sang our songs together, the feeling of unity and of being part of something much larger than just what was taking place on that stage. An impossible, wonderful thing!
Busy is a force for good who, like her parents before her, has devoted herself to doing what she can to make the world brighter for so, so many. This is it right here: "Busy – assisted by her network of colleagues, artists, volunteers and eventually staff – would focus her discerning attention on artists and audiences alike, seeking out those most in need of what the arts can provide." The embodiment of carpe diem! Happy birthday, Busy, and thank you, Stew.
Lovely. I just read it out to Busy, who said it makes her little light shine. She wants to make a choral arts website eventually when she remounts this idea. Can she use your comment as a testimonial? It’s just perfect.
Thank you Stew for this beautiful surprise birthday gift. You have been the solid rock foundation of love and support--and patience and endurance!--over all of these decades together. So little of my work in the world, whatever it has amounted to, would have been possible without you. I remain ever grateful and amazed every day.
Stew … Thanks for saying all of that out loud for the rest of the world to see and hear! I don’t have the full experience of your many years in her company, but I share your thinking that her doing is from her being! She often mentions something out there needing to be done, in the midst of today’s project! I’ve learned “to just run to catch up rather than try to rope her back into today!” It’s always amazing to work with her!
My goodness, what a tribute, and so well-deserved! I'm sorry to be arriving at the party so many days past the date, but knowing Busy as I do, I know she'll be up for an ongoing celebration. As a participant in the Eastern Shore version of that event with my young (at the time) daughters, I still think of it as one of the most memorable mother-daughter experiences we've ever had. I still remember the goosebumps that came over me as those of us in that non-auditioned choir sang our songs together, the feeling of unity and of being part of something much larger than just what was taking place on that stage. An impossible, wonderful thing!
Busy is a force for good who, like her parents before her, has devoted herself to doing what she can to make the world brighter for so, so many. This is it right here: "Busy – assisted by her network of colleagues, artists, volunteers and eventually staff – would focus her discerning attention on artists and audiences alike, seeking out those most in need of what the arts can provide." The embodiment of carpe diem! Happy birthday, Busy, and thank you, Stew.
Lovely. I just read it out to Busy, who said it makes her little light shine. She wants to make a choral arts website eventually when she remounts this idea. Can she use your comment as a testimonial? It’s just perfect.
Of course!
Thank you Stew for this beautiful surprise birthday gift. You have been the solid rock foundation of love and support--and patience and endurance!--over all of these decades together. So little of my work in the world, whatever it has amounted to, would have been possible without you. I remain ever grateful and amazed every day.
Stew … Thanks for saying all of that out loud for the rest of the world to see and hear! I don’t have the full experience of your many years in her company, but I share your thinking that her doing is from her being! She often mentions something out there needing to be done, in the midst of today’s project! I’ve learned “to just run to catch up rather than try to rope her back into today!” It’s always amazing to work with her!
Many happy re-runs, Busy! cj
Thanks, Carolyn. She is a big fan of you, too!
"I’ve learned 'to just run to catch up rather than try to rope her back into today!'" Spot on, Carolyn! 🩷