Music time capsule :) 

Dangggg, Gabe, bring it! ;)

A month ago today I found out that my friend Gabe died. I was standing on a field in Santa Barbara acting as a chaperone for a group of high school kids playing Ultimate, when Sirena called and told me the news. I stood there between two fields, just trying to breathe and feel him. 

Gabe is one of my best friends in this lifetime. We had great talks and also silly little ones.  We had our own silly way of greeting each other that always made us laugh.  We met in the late 90s at 'the lair' and stayed close as our lives wove this way and that.   

I'm grateful for the way he always supported me … my art, my self-expression, and my fun. One of the biggest things he ever did for me was to support my podcasting. He spent so much time patiently and enthusiastically teaching me all of the tips and tricks he knew. When I got it up and running, he was right there to be a guest and we did a great show. I love how the conversation flows in the episode, like it always flows with Gabe. You can hear the episode on Soundcloud here.

https://soundcloud.com/trustd…

I appreciate that he always let me be his doctor, through so many injuries and illnesses. He shared himself authentically and completely.  What an honor he gave me!

I’ve been listening to a song from my childhood that’s been reminding me of this fucking tragedy. It helps me cry and feel it. It was written by Elton John about his friend John Lennon after he was killed. Here’s a youtube link for you to check out.  https://youtu.be/RDRmDlJtIdU

With love and missing my friend

Harris