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I am full of joy!! Not so much about turning 70 but I saw your buddy Scott and The Minus 5 open for The Hold Steady last night. That’s what Craig says; “There is so much joy!”

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Where did you get to see this show?

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Portland. Revolution Hall. Friday The Delines opened and they are really amazing also. And right now I’m waiting for an instore appearance of The Hold Steady at Music Millennium. I’m from Chicago but have been in Oregon for 5 years and times like now it seems like a good decision. But I miss Chicago.

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Hey Spencer! I’m tired of winter. Not much blooming yet in Minneapolis.

Ok, that said, I just turned 70 on Thursday and celebrated with my family: wife Jane, three adult children & 5 grandchildren. Very fun evening! It’s great to be 70!

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Oh my god I turned 70 Monday and honestly am a bit freaked out.

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Hey Bryn! It does sound old, right. But that’s because we are still young at heart ♥️ And it beats the alternative!

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Sounds like you are a very lucky man! Cheers!

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Hey Bryn! It does sound old, right. But that’s because we are still young at heart ♥️ And it beats the alternative 🫤

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Love these photos and reading all you share. Can’t wait to order Casey’s album if possible. Looking forward to everything else you do. ❤️

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We understand Casey’s joy. We just finished our first EP and it’s exciting (albeit nerve wracking) waiting to launch it into an already oversaturated world. Drizzling as usual in Minneapolis; looking forward to the Vic and hoping you’ll make at least a cameo. Here’s to love and sunshine.

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Love all these pics, full of joy and humanity. Currently doing well, if a bit overwhelmed by all the music in my head. I saw three concerts this weekend (Moor Mother, New York Philharmonic, and Zosha Di Castri) and I'm burning to get the words out about them. And I have a hard deadline as I will be seeing at least as many next weekend, starting with Lael Neale on Friday!

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Pretty dandelions! People always throwing trash at them. But look how they shine and smile, all golden. They don't know they're a weed. Happy spring!

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We’re in the down under hemisphere in autumn .....so loving the changing colours of the leaves rather than flowers blooming .....and the crispness of the morning air after a hot sweltering summer......but every season is special isn’t it !!

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Excellent!

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Pancakes and bacon..perfect pairing…and temp in Portland was 87 yesterday! WTF!

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Happy to read your post and congrats to Casey for getting that much closer! Feeling happy down in Texas after a two week vacation although the weather here in Texas is much prettier than where we were! Oh and just restrung my new guitar for first time and loving the new strings!

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Feelin Fantastic after seeing Wilco last night in Greensboro NC, we drove down from Virginia Beach, next time seeing them in Mexico for my birthday

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Full of joy and love

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Yay, Casey! How exciting! I’m feeling inspired - engines revving. Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s these new ashwagandha gummies. Lol!

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Magnolias and maple leaflets, not much forsythia this year in our part of New England. Congrats to Casey! 👏🏼 I’m tempted to be jealous, but there’s some interesting work ahead to even get my stuff into mp3 shape. Learning every day…Happy Spring to all!🌿🎼🎶🦋

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Congrats to Casey! We’re feeling blessed. Came home after 10 days away to find our backyard in full bloom. Nature is amazing! xoxo

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