Bruce Cockburn<\/strong><\/a>, one of the singer-songwriters whose work has been a profound influence in my life. How much do Anne and I love this guy? We had his song \u201cLord of the Starfields\u201d performed during our wedding.<\/p>\nSo come to Seattle\u2019s Fremont Abbey on Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. I\u2019ll be there for the concert, interview, and reception. You?<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Wow.<\/p>\n