Comments on: Life Imitating Art Imitating Life (Or; Sadness, Joy, Major Life Events and Everything being Eerily Related)

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:09:49 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. The love stays with you, though, and it gets easier with time.

By: Paula G

Paula G — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:24:09 +0000

What a beautiful tribute Val. So sorry to hear of your loss. Wish you much peace & healing with all that is going on for you guys at the same time.

As my mother said to me last week while we attended a very sad funeral for a dear friend & family member that passed “without music there is no life”. Thanks for breathing so much life into the world with what you do.

All the Best,
_Paula G (and Kim too!)

By: abe & elaine vigoda

abe & elaine vigoda — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:08:28 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to your mother. She was a very special lady and you are very fortunate to have had such a wonderful relationship with her. She will be missed by all, as she touched all that knew her.
Elaine and Abe Vigoda

By: Keith Kehrer

Keith Kehrer — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:01:27 +0000

Valarie,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she was a strong supporter of your creative life and I am sure like my dad, she is looking down from heaven just like my dad, so proud of her child.

Keith Kehrer

By: Barry Gramlich

Barry Gramlich — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:20:35 +0000

Valerie’s eloquent words, priceless. I need a tissue.
Your pal always, Barry

By: jim Greenlees

jim Greenlees — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:56:59 +0000

One of my favorite writers once said “Sorrow shared is lessened; joy shared is multiplied”. You have shared your joy in the form of your music, and seen it multiplied countless times. May your post fulfill the rest of the quote. Know that you are with us, and we are with you. “When a star falls/a soul goes up to God.”
Gerry lives on in the Revolution, inour thoughts, in our lives, and in our works.
JimG

By: todd reynolds

todd reynolds — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:31:38 +0000

Dear Val and Brendan,

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Val. What a wonderful and loving tribute to your Mom, thank you for making a public posting of your story, a total contribution to me, and to everyone who reads it. I celebrate your mother along with you.

With many wishes for peace and healing,

Todd

By: Val

Val — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:41:44 +0000

Thanks so much for the wonderful outpouring of sympathy and kindness, everyone – I am truly honored and touched. Mary Ellen, the CD that contains “Thaw” (our “Little Light” album from 2000) is available on CD Baby, as are all our early albums. Here’s the link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/groovelily5
(The later CDs, beginning with “Striking 12,” are at http://www.psclassics.com)
All my warmest wishes this morning after Mother’s Day…

By: Mary Ellen Hajmosi

Mary Ellen Hajmosi — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:53:58 +0000

Dear Val,

On this last hour of Mother’s Day, I decided to relax and catch up on emails. Clicked on the link to this article. After reading it, I listened to the song “Thaw” that you mentioned above and the other songs from that same album. They all touched my heart. I wish so much that Peg and Barb could listen to it as well for all the same reasons. Unfortunately, neither one uses a computer. Please let me know where I can purchase the CD.

Hugs to you and your Dad,
Mary Ellen

By: Ellie Sparks

Ellie Sparks — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:44:49 +0000

My condolences, Val. That’s always a rough time, but “Thaw” and the like will live on in her memory.

~Ellie

P.S. I’m very, very excited that you did the song for the Tinker Bell movie.