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Gail Alley's avatar

Brian, thank you for sharing! This was an insightful and captivating read. I learned a lot about the Balkans, the US' (current) participation in underserved countries (USAID and the State Department) and you! There's not much I can add to the sentiments below ... it is a big world and we all desire the same things. May we find peace and acceptance throughout the world! You are gifted...continue to muse. Spread your words, music and humor. They are meaningful. Love you.

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Maria Nadauld's avatar

Thanks, Brian. Brilliant. Learned some things. See you at Wintergrass.

Maria (Dancing_Mur)

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Thompson Guitars's avatar

Hi - thank you so much for the detailed and heartfelt narrative of your travels... I am going to read it to my son to give him a sense of the world out there! We have to engage, it is so important and you highlighted so much good out there - thank you! miss you guys and enjoy Wintergrass and I will try to make the Volcanic Room Bluegrass on March 1st! Ryan will be in Newberg on March 15th with some guitars too. take care - sending love -Christine

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Robert Deering's avatar

Wonderful writing! Your trip is in itself proof of the value spent on engaging the world in a way that is peaceful and non-violent. Anyone who has traveled and spent time with people in their own country can attest to the fact that people are interested in the same things - family, friends, community and peace. At this level we all get along.

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Melissa Hurley's avatar

Great stuff, Brian! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and taking us NCD fans back home along for the ride. Resistance can be expressed in many forms, fascism can't beat love. Sharing music, food, laughs and HOPE is a great formula to not let the bastards keep us down.

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jmeyerhoff's avatar

Beautiful and Thoughtful. Glad you had a wonderful, transformative time. Spread the message!

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Jeff Robinson's avatar

I’m on the train to Portland after WinterGrass, reflecting on the messages in lyrics and comments and conversations that I experienced this weekend. Never Come Down says it all. Stay Up, Stay On! Thank you for your important part of this inspiring, moving and incredible gathering.

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michael temperio's avatar

Thanks for your words Brian and thanks to all of the band for sharing your music with the world. The darkness can make it difficult to see these days. Thanks for shedding some light. See you at Wintergrass.

Michael

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Michelle Shipp's avatar

Welcome back! I have missed your writings Brian! Thank you for sharing your journey with us ( I have been looking forward to hearing it and had hoped you would share it.). As always, I so agree with your view of our world and find hope in what you saw on your trip.

May we all know that "It is Cool to Be Kind" and "sharing is caring". Both principles I strive to practice every day.

Be well and much love,

Michelle

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Bill Koonce's avatar

Timely, valuable insight Brian. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us. I needed something positive to read about. See you at Wintergrass.

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William Howell's avatar

Thank you for your sharing NCD’s blessings with us. 🙏❤️🐪

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Tom GONSIEWSKI's avatar

Great piece Brian. I too learned a lot from reading it. We followed you, soaking it all in. We love you guys and feel proud of you representing.

See you soon. Norene

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Kate Pelosi's avatar

Thanks, Brian. It gives me pleasure to share your thoughts with many other people. You are ambassadors of love and care and the power of music.

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