july 12, 2015

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“I don’t know how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your affairs, and don’t worry about other people so much.” ~ Betty White

 

still standing
still standing

 

If I haven’t told you much about Bruce McCain, let me rectify that right now. Bruce McCain is truly one of the finest human beings you will ever meet. But let’s start with the fact that he’s eat up with talent: one of the finest songwriters America has. He’s whip smart, quick witted, and sweet as the day is long. He is accepting of everyone, and would never shove his thoughts or beliefs in another’s face. He’s compassionate that way.

 

a woman and her (other) man
a woman and her (other) man

 

It was a year ago today that Angie’s husband, Jerry, died in an accident. A few days later, Bruce and I (and many other close friends) sat by her side watching a funny video about his life, listening to sweet songs he loved, and bidding him Godspeed. Bruce was not only Angie’s partner in music for many years, but her friend for life; a true companion, someone she has always counted on in a time of need. He hasn’t let her down, and when it was time to be seated for that last goodbye, it was Bruce who sat by her side (Larry Ash was on the other).

 

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha

 

Bruce isn’t just about his friends, but his family as well. He cares for his aging mother, Marsha, in their family home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He’s patient with her, and does so with the quintessential quirky Bruce sense of humor. We should all be so lucky to live out our last years with a cute funny man looking after us.

 

takin' care of business
takin’ care of business

If I haven’t mentioned that I love and adore Bruce McCain, let me clear that up, too. I have always admired him; appreciated his steadfastness; adored his rejection of corporate America in favor of a simpler, more fulfilling life full of art and music and friends. The worst thing I can say about Bruce McCain is that he’s a smoker, and that’s only because it cuts into our visitation time because I quit smoking. I hope someday to be as fine a friend and caregiver as Bruce. I wouldn’t trade him for all the money in the world.

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