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October 18, 1947 � April 8, 1997 

Laura released the album �Mother�s Spiritual� in 1984 when she was 37 years old.  She was triumphant with its release because, as she told me, this particular album was the closest she ever came to perfection.  That is, �Mother�s Spiritual� was as close as possible to what she had in her mind and heart for her musical creation, and the processes of recording, tracking, editing and mixing were the closest they could be.  She said ��it�s 95% there�. One can only wonder how close any of her other works may have been. 

Spring is slowly working its way to Connecticut where Laura lived a large part of her life and where she died.  On this, the 9^th anniversary of her passing, we wanted to balance the sorrow of loss with the undeniable sweetness of emerging life all around.  It is this desire that has prompted the selection of �Melody in the Sky� for everyone to hear.  The song is so very Laura, so full of luscious life, never more so than when she was 37 years of age, in her prime.  She was like springtime then, on the verge of summer.  She had great satisfaction and �joie de vivre� in abundance.  I remember it all so well, with a sense of gladness still faintly outlined in a pastel shade of sadness.  May we all, and how can we not, take great pleasure in this so very beautiful song and season.

 Work continues toward the creation of �December�s Boudoir�, the working title of the film documentary with Maria Florio as producer and director.  Some of you have kindly offered both money and/or time toward this end.  It is touching and greatly appreciated.  All we can say is thank you.  At this time, though, the project isn�t far enough along to take up any offers, but please hold the thought�.we might just call on you. 

However, Maria and I have discussed the possibility of using many of your comments throughout the film, helping to narrate the story as it were.  So many of your comments are fascinating, intelligent, intense and reflective of the impact Laura has had on you. They have been a joy to receive and I�ve kept all of them throughout these years, always knowing that they hold meaning and wondering if, how, and when to use them.  I know that Laura would be greatly satisfied with this approach toward a narrative in her film.  It�s direct, honest, and heart-felt.  

More to come over time, with love.

For your pleasure, here is "Melody in the Sky", from  MOTHER"S SPIRITUAL

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