tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post8351397713840007881..comments2023-05-22T06:20:27.121-04:00Comments on It's not me, it's you: and another musical light flickers out....reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-65944323953502402982009-10-31T22:42:51.259-04:002009-10-31T22:42:51.259-04:00Renee,
Sister Sue posted photos from the event at...Renee,<br /><br />Sister Sue posted photos from the event at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/WD-LoveandEmotion/<br /><br />They are great photos and it looks like it was an excellent celebration of Willy and his music.Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-34373635055507119832009-10-17T20:56:32.667-04:002009-10-17T20:56:32.667-04:00Thanks Wileygrrl. I started looking at Photobucke...Thanks Wileygrrl. I started looking at Photobucket. Have used it a lot for other things. But I'm wanting one place where we can all communicate and post the pics. I don't want to mess with two sites if I don't have to. Luckily my god-daughter, age 22 (thus she knows everything... really!) is coming over tomorrow to help me. She says that Facebook may be what I need. We shall see. I'd like to get this done asap.<br /><br /><b>Also a reminder to please send thoughts for the memory book to WDcelebration@gmail.com.</b><br /><br />I'd love to see it continue to fill up! Write pages if you feel like it or just a few words. It will all be beautiful and appreciated!SisterSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-5107604908548405852009-10-17T14:57:31.923-04:002009-10-17T14:57:31.923-04:00Hello Sister Sue,
I think you can share the photo...Hello Sister Sue,<br /><br />I think you can share the photos from the event on http://www.flickr.com/ or http://photobucket.com/<br />Photobucket is a free site, not sure about flickr. <br /><br />If you have digital images you should be able to upload to your computer and follow the instructions on photobucket and then post the link to the photos. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing with us, it has meant a great deal. And, thanks for offering to share the event as well.<br /><br />WileygrrlWileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-73839662327467775772009-10-16T20:35:39.760-04:002009-10-16T20:35:39.760-04:00Dear Sue,
Wow. I am heartbroken that I was not a...Dear Sue,<br /><br />Wow. I am heartbroken that I was not able to join you guys for the tribute. It sounds like the perfect way to honor our dear, Willy, who meant the same, and different, things to us all. I hope you will figure out how to post the pics, and that you will share that with those of us who were not able to be there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885871232835777852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-89836866372243457732009-10-16T15:26:38.969-04:002009-10-16T15:26:38.969-04:00Part 2
I had put out a sign up sheet for audience...Part 2<br /><br />I had put out a sign up sheet for audience members who wanted to speak. Quite a few signed up. So I told Kevin that I would speak first to break the ice, then he would talk so he could get it out of the way and relax and listen to the audience speakers.<br /><br />When I went up to the stage to speak, Kevin got a bar stool and put it down right next to me. He would laugh, cry and comment on many of the things I said, often grabbing my arm and pulling me towards him. He made both public and private comments, which I will always treasure.<br /><br />Kevin's speech, totally unprepared and from the heart, was amazing. People in the audience were literally sobbing.<br /><br />The event went on for about 6 or 7 hours. Everyone in the place came up and expressed thanks for organizing the event. They all needed to acknowledge, celebrate, remember... whatever... Willy. Willy's son, Sean, showed up as well. He, Stephanie (Kevin's girlfriend) and Kevin expressed thanks many times from the family. It was very touching.<br /><br /><b>We had a memory book at the event. People wrote thoughts, emotions, and messages to Nina. I am going to send the memory book to Nina on Monday. I had to bring it home because I had not had time to write in it, my daughter (11 years old!) wanted to write in it and a few people here in Kansas City want to write in it.<br /> <br />Would anyone here like to contribute as well? I think it woud be awesome if you would share your thoughts, feelings, emotions, whatever you want to share. I know that Nina will treasure it. If you write something I will print it off and make sure it gets into the memory book and directly to Nina as long <i>as you get it to me before Monday</i>. I really really hope that you are able to do this!!!</b><br /> <br />If you do write for the Memory Book PLEASE get it to me before Monday. Do not write it here. <b>Email it to WDcelebration@gmail.com</b>. You can certainly post it here also if you want, but I need everything coming to one place. Please!! I am completely overwhelmed as it is!<br /><br />That's the report for now. I look forward to getting your thoughts for the memory book. We all know how much Willy would appreciate us writing to Nina and letting her know our feelings for Willy and his music.<br /><br />If anyone can tell me how to post pictures I will be happy to post pics of Kevin, Sean, audience, decorations, etc.<br /><br />Love and Emotion to all! SisterSueSisterSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-36082328785275248012009-10-16T15:25:34.230-04:002009-10-16T15:25:34.230-04:00Apparently I am going to have to post this in two ...Apparently I am going to have to post this in two parts as it is too long.<br /><br />Part 1<br /><br />Hello all. My apologies for taking so long to get back here. As you can imagine, I have been just overwhelmed.<br /><br />The event was incredible. There was a ton of work to be done getting ready. I mean weeks of work. It consumed my life and at times I had to wonder if it was worth it. It was.<br /> <br />Nina (Willy's wife) had written to me asking if she could come. I had a feeling that she would not show and she ended up deciding at the last minute not to come. That was fine. If she didn't feel it was right for her then I think she did the right thing. I only wanted two things. And I wanted them desperately. To honor Willy and to find someone... ANYONE!... to share emotions with. <br /><br />We had a good turn out of fans and the bar was perfect (Bar on A at 170 Avenue A, NYC). I spent hours decorating it. Pictures of Willy everywhere. Candles. Signs. Memory book. White roses. Etc... The bar was homey with couches and was intimate and it looked great!!<br /><br />We had only been going for about 15 minutes. People were eating, drinking and singing (very loudly!!!) to all the Willy songs I was playing. A man in his 30's came in, looked around and immediately became teary. It was Kevin. Willy's nephew. Kevin has lost his mother and father. Willy was everything to him. Everything. <br /><br />Someone immediately introduced me to him. He grabbed me, hugged and kissed me and told me multiple times how much the family appreciated this. After he calmed down a bit I asked him if he would like to speak when I got the program going. At first he was uncertain because he is extremely emotional still. But he resolved that he wanted to speak. So I told him that we'd let people get drinks, mingle, more people arrive, then start the program.<br /><br />Go on to Part 2SisterSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-58610673096009440422009-10-13T12:00:35.697-04:002009-10-13T12:00:35.697-04:00Hi -
No word on the pics or video of the celebra...Hi - <br /><br />No word on the pics or video of the celebration. <br />Anyone with a link or images to share - please do!<br />Thanks -reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-92119973088437128322009-10-13T11:41:29.642-04:002009-10-13T11:41:29.642-04:00Hello Renee,
Heard anything from Sister Sue latel...Hello Renee,<br /><br />Heard anything from Sister Sue lately? Do we know if anybody took pictures or video of the Willy celebration or how it was?Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-20133224952910373312009-10-12T12:59:04.577-04:002009-10-12T12:59:04.577-04:00Hi Wileygrrl -
Yes,the Graham Parker / Ian Hunte...Hi Wileygrrl - <br /><br />Yes,the Graham Parker / Ian Hunter event is part of the New Yorker Festival this year. Love GP - my husband and I saw him years ago when he opened for Clapton at a concert in Philadelphia - also saw him at a smallish club in lower Manhattan (can't remember the name.) It was a great show. <br /><br />Sorry about that snow....time for a blanket and a cup of tea and a great movie or great book.....my favorite things about cold weather is the perfect excuse to enjoy the great indoors. <br /><br />Have a wonderful week!reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-90214852738914375642009-10-12T12:10:06.050-04:002009-10-12T12:10:06.050-04:00Hi Renee,
Just wondering how you and everyone els...Hi Renee,<br /><br />Just wondering how you and everyone else that posted are doing. So in Minneapolis this morning there was snow on the ground (For the love of God it's only October 12). I decided I needed to pick some music for the drive to work that would help negate the cold snow winter is gonna be long feeling...so I pulled out Heat Treatment by Graham Parker. GP is another favorite that never got as much attention in the states and preceded both Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson on to the scene. <br /><br />So then, I decided to google Graham Parker to see what is going on with him and low and behold he and Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) are doing some event in New York on October 17th. <br /><br />Like I mentioned...I am going to try to see every artist I possibly can before they or I go up in smoke. Gonna check on tix for this event and if I can't make it, gonna make sure both of these guys go on my list of must-see b4 I go...<br /><br />On a promising note...Grant Hart of Husker Dü is putting out his first recording in 10 years this week. Can't wait to hear it. He never got the credit due him either. <br /><br />Going to keep trying to find something positive to focus on.<br /><br />Love to all...Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-85953480978052776102009-10-12T09:29:57.954-04:002009-10-12T09:29:57.954-04:00All -
I wish I could have been there but the tri...All - <br /><br />I wish I could have been there but the trip just didn't work out for me. I truly wanted to attend and be part of this. <br />Please post some comments if you did attend and I'll be happy to share them with the group - <br /><br />Thanks very much -reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-7656273082419936472009-10-12T09:25:43.953-04:002009-10-12T09:25:43.953-04:00Sister Sue,
Just wondering how the celebration we...Sister Sue,<br /><br />Just wondering how the celebration went on Saturday?Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-31353697120076331452009-10-11T11:52:05.600-04:002009-10-11T11:52:05.600-04:00Something I remembered last night that I am going ...Something I remembered last night that I am going to share with you all. <br /><br />Several years ago a very wise teacher gave me some advice regarding "heartache". He said the best thing for heartache is bittersweet or dark chocolate! <br /><br />I'm sure you think I have gone right off the deep end but for whatever reason it seems to help. And if you recall back a while they even talked about chocolate being good for the heart. <br /><br />I was so very sad yesterday having to miss the celebration in New York and rereading all the posts on this page and I kept thinking "why can't I get this out of my head?" "Why do I feel so sad?" <br /><br />Maybe because for the fans, there was no closure like there is for family. You don't get a chance to say goodbye or see Willy one last time. He's just gone...the music, the video clips are still here and that is hard because within the music and video is some of his soul. He poured it all out and you can hear and feel it. <br /><br />Well, that sounds all fine but it still didn't make me feel any better and "bang" it hit me. I remembered the heartache remedy...so I grab a dark chocolate mint from the freezer and a cig and take 10 minutes to ponder if this will help. <br /><br />Who knows...power of suggestion, hope that something will help, I can't say but my heart doesn't seem to hurt as much as it did yesterday. Can't say that the horrible ache won't coming raging back but at least it has retreated a bit. <br /><br />I hope the celebration in New York was a good one and a fitting one for Willy. <br /><br />Cheers!Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-75319861357510304382009-10-11T10:16:45.973-04:002009-10-11T10:16:45.973-04:00Renee,
Did you make it to the celebration?
Wiley...Renee,<br /><br />Did you make it to the celebration?<br /><br />WileygrrlWileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-62869605258193148902009-10-10T04:18:22.538-04:002009-10-10T04:18:22.538-04:00It is truly inspiring to come across people who ar...It is truly inspiring to come across people who are showing their love for Willy and for what he is all about. It will surely mean a lot to him.<br />He would never hold back his passion and devotion to music and would be like an open book to read when singing, revealing unique musical sense, intuition and immense human warmth.<br />Everybody who has the chance to join the celebration, have a safe trip to New York and a nice time among people who share your feelings.<br />Please, be so kind to take photos, maybe do some video recording to be put on youtube later, for those who cannot make it to the event.<br />I like the thought of having that park resounding with Willy´s music, wish I could be there…<br />All the best and keep up the good work!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztnujIDb50s<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGNZCFdPBcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-76402600751186543192009-10-10T04:06:38.407-04:002009-10-10T04:06:38.407-04:00It is truly inspiring to come across people who ar...It is truly inspiring to come across people who are showing their love for Willy and for what he is all about. It will surely mean a lot to him.<br />He would never hold back his passion and devotion to music and would be like an open book to read when singing, revealing unique musical sense, intuition and immense human warmth.<br />Everybody who has the chance to join the celebration, have a safe trip to New York and a nice time among people who share your feelings.<br />Please, be so kind to take photos, maybe do some video recording to be put on youtube later, for those who cannot make it to the event.<br />I like the thought of having that park resounding with Willy´s music, wish I could be there…<br />All the best and keep up the good work!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztnujIDb50s<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGNZCFdPBcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-37124979049267006222009-10-09T23:24:30.833-04:002009-10-09T23:24:30.833-04:00I don't think I can make it to NYC tomorrow. ...I don't think I can make it to NYC tomorrow. My heart is with you. I look forward to pics and hearing all about it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527945738564756402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-39189651336909347592009-10-09T23:16:49.963-04:002009-10-09T23:16:49.963-04:00Hey Wiley, so perfectly expressed!Hey Wiley, so perfectly expressed!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527945738564756402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-30821131880748850612009-10-09T19:30:47.323-04:002009-10-09T19:30:47.323-04:00Believe it or not, I'm still not sure if I can...Believe it or not, I'm still not sure if I can be there but I'm working on it!<br /><br />Hugs and peace to all who attend - <br /> Rreneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-47935214637083069492009-10-09T19:20:17.749-04:002009-10-09T19:20:17.749-04:00Sister Sue and Renee,
I just wanted to let you kn...Sister Sue and Renee,<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about both of you tomorrow and wish that I could attend so I could laugh and cry with you both. I can honestly say that losing the beautiful voice and talent of Willy DeVille has left me feeling like I lost one of my own family. And, it just brings the worry for my best friend (and sister if I could pick one) right to the surface and scares the hell out of me that I will lose her too.<br /><br />What you two have shared has been a great thing for me and it is so true that misery loves company and while I don't feel much better, I feel grateful that there are others that feel as deeply. <br /><br />I hope the celebration will bring you comfort and please take pictures and share the day with those that cannot be there. <br /><br />Love on ya,<br /><br />Wileygrrl<br /><br />St. Paul, MNWileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-40285772860578811522009-10-09T08:31:53.789-04:002009-10-09T08:31:53.789-04:00Hi SD -
The tribute is actually tomorrow and I&#...Hi SD - <br /><br />The tribute is actually tomorrow and I'm still not sure of my plans. It does sound like a wonderful event.<br /><br />And I was happy to help faciliatate the exchange of information here - the link you mentioned was courtesy of Wileygirl - I'm glad she could help you with that. <br /><br />Take care - hope you'll visit the blog again.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-28595262767247649842009-10-08T23:08:08.313-04:002009-10-08T23:08:08.313-04:00Dear Renee,
Thank you so much for taking the time...Dear Renee,<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the connection between pancreatic cancer and hep c. I had never heard that before. Btw, did you go to the tribute for Willy last weekend? I was heartbroken to miss it. DUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527945738564756402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-10648601632017855782009-10-07T12:22:27.377-04:002009-10-07T12:22:27.377-04:00Hi all -
Yes, if I find or get access to a link f...Hi all -<br /> Yes, if I find or get access to a link for photos I will definitely post it. <br /><br />SS - can you help here? Do you know if the organizers have a site for the celebration Saturday? <br /><br />Thanks -<br /> Rreneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-58949984467791338942009-10-07T12:18:41.697-04:002009-10-07T12:18:41.697-04:00I think I might have forgot to paste in the link.....I think I might have forgot to paste in the link...<br />http://www.medhelp.org/search?query=hepatitis+CWileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-11128466899969310402009-10-07T12:17:44.513-04:002009-10-07T12:17:44.513-04:00Sugardeb,
This is a great website with a very kno...Sugardeb,<br /><br />This is a great website with a very knowledgeable HepC community. <br /><br />Renee,<br /><br />Will you let us know if pictures from the event will be posted anywhere online.<br /><br />Thank you so much.Wileygrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004195304580787071noreply@blogger.com