From: Larry Smith
Subject: HSMB

Been a while since I was here. Testing for some Microsoft certifications -- man, it is hard. Don't know that I will pass or not...

I just wanted to tell you folks that I haven't given up, just been too freaking busy. I will post more within a few days.

I wanted you all to know that Kurt used to tell my sister that he was "forever in debt to your priceless advice" when they were bitching at each other. It used to just piss her off royally when he said that. When me and Debbie (my wife) first heard those words set to music, I just got goosebumps. I discussed the meaning with her, and she would tell me that she was "forever in debt to my priceless advice" just to be smart-aleck! :-) Let me tell you that my wife certainly loved Kurt, and especially what he stood for. She was a huge fan. She was really hit hard by his death, as I know so many of you were. She was in the hospital a couple of months ago, and on some pretty heavy medication. She was really grieving for Kurt and the whole damn situation when she was "out of it". It was hard to see her like that.

Does anyone know of the origin of that phrase (priceless advice...) other than what I know, I mean from the musical standpoint? I would be interested to hear. Let me also tell you that Don and Jen had a dog named Blackie that used to wear an e-collar (that plastic thing that keeps them from taking out stitches or whatever from their hind quarters). The dog in the video (CAYA) looks so eerily like Blackie. Also, I will relate to you about what I feel is significant about the water coming down the stairs. Made me just cringe (still does). You know, there are a significant number of people in my age bracket who just still love Nirvana...I know, hard to believe. Will write more soon. Listening to Lithium at this moment. Gives me chills down my spine when I hear Kurt's voice. It's all so weird, and so damn sad. You know, my lower lip still trembles...young Kurt was so unbelievably idealistic and so far ahead of his time...

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