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Here’s to all the dear friends I’ve lost during the 80’s and 90’s. And to those of you precious ones who have this awful disease, please take care of yourself as best you can.
Gene, I really like your sidewalk chalk art!
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Hey, I think it’s important to name my departed friends:
Billy Lovell, my hairdresser
Jim Brickey, optometrist
Kenny French, brilliant chef
Michael “Ma” Abshier, waiter and community activist
Robert Badolato, bass player in my band
Dan Matutat, bartender at La Carafe in Houston
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