It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve posted music, the holidays having gotten in the way.
Today’s selection was inspired by a bittersweet event that I attended earlier today. I attended a memorial service for Bill Hescock, former North Stonington first selectman, chairman of the North Stonington Democratic Town Committee, loyal Democrat and enthusiastic Obama supporter, lawyer and friend for more than 30 years, who died suddenly on New Year’s Day. The service was held at the Wheeler Library in North Stonington. It was a true celebration of Bill’s life, and of his dedication to the Town of North Stonington, to which he was almost fanatically attached. Bill’s family and friends told stories and, though some tears were shed, there were mostly fond and funny reminiscences. Bill was a bit of a character, so there were no shortages of stories.
His son, Adam, told a story, which I won’t attempt to repeat, that involved this song, which they played each year as they approached their vacation home. It became special to them, and it occurred to me that since it’s a good song, it would be well worth posting and dedicating to Bill. He’ll be missed. Jackson Browne’s Running on Empty:
In keeping with Bill’s lifetime of public service, the service doubled as a fundraiser for his newest pet project, renovation of the Wheeler Library. Anyone interested can send a check made out to the Wheeler Library, PO Box 217, North Stonington, CT 06359
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