Oh, Cass. This just makes me want to hug you. And take you to see Hadestown again when ANI DIFRANCO JOINS THE CAST. She was the original Persephone in the concept album, which I first listened to in my "Aerie," my last Chicago apartment. I listened to it not knowing who Anais Mitchell is, knowing only that Greg Brown was involved, he was Hades, and I loved his voice and lyrics as a singer-songwriter like almost no other (okay, maybe Cohen). I hope the sun comes out for you soon, and that you remember fields of flowers, soft beneath your heels. And that the world treats you as tenderly as you treat it.
Oh, Cass. This just makes me want to hug you. And take you to see Hadestown again when ANI DIFRANCO JOINS THE CAST. She was the original Persephone in the concept album, which I first listened to in my "Aerie," my last Chicago apartment. I listened to it not knowing who Anais Mitchell is, knowing only that Greg Brown was involved, he was Hades, and I loved his voice and lyrics as a singer-songwriter like almost no other (okay, maybe Cohen). I hope the sun comes out for you soon, and that you remember fields of flowers, soft beneath your heels. And that the world treats you as tenderly as you treat it.
What a beautiful and thoughtful exegesis of a wonderful song in an amazing show. And I love your hopefulness at the end.
Much love and appreciation, along with far, far too much first-hand experience with That Damned Dog.
Thank you for brightening an otherwise kinda bleh day for me. <3
I know it can sometimes be hard, but always remember there are people rooting for you. And at least a couple of cats.
This was beautiful. Thank you.