Custer at Little Bighorn: A Deep Political Hypothesis

[Ed Jewett]

P.S.

"40 Days" is quite beautiful and apropros to a discussion of the creative process and its ... distractions.

There is a long story that goes with that piece of music and my love of music, Brubeck and jazz. I have three versions of it (it's damn difficult to choose which one is the best, but then that is a choice that doesn't have to be made, as there is both progression and interpretation by his co-players). I told that long story in a letter to the national treasure -- then touring in his 80's, for God's sake -- and he wrote back with a postcard of him at his piano in front of his 'trademark' modern art. It is not only a beautiful piece of music, exquisite in its thunder and cymbalism, but a spiritual expression that resonates.

I appreciate the need for watchful brevity; I did not know, but it does not surprise me, that you were that deep into the process. I awiat the ability to read it. If you want to copy it off after I've signed a non-disclosure agreement, we can make arrangements...

I am also familiar with the previously-noted works written by you. I shall chase them down again after dinner, read them, download them, and share them again with others. They are, among other reasons, the reasons why I consider myself one of your students -- I could use the word acolyte.

I would think you'd be better off with the assistance of a young whipper-snapper with a master's in history; I am flattered that you think I am worthy and of value to the effort. I shall make independent contact; tell me what I ought to read, and in what order.