Thursday, October 20, 2022

"Louque Letters to Sean"

 Greetings Sean,


Just wanted to thank you for your support, not only today but since day one when I bought the van and hit the road again.  I was afraid inside but knew I had to do it.  I have fond memories of those times when we opened the doors of the Gary State Bank.  I’ve been playing in many cool, non-venue spaces all over the country and it seems to be working.  I have truly found a sustainable path.


I’m enjoying creating the dialogue for these hats and talking about old Grand Point.  People don’t realize that ole Nelta Louque birthed a slew of baseball stars.  Names like Delaneuville, Heltz, Poirrier, Richard were all of her grand, great, and great great grand children.  


Looking back on it, it was all we had to do.  I imagine that’s why the Cubans are so good in baseball.  Playing everyday makes a great player, even with a plastic bat and ball made out of paper towels and duct tape.  


And speaking of the Cubans, buying that old van was kind of like building my raft to cross the ocean towards opportunity.  And I thank you for your generosity and openness to the idea that our people can be artists too.  


Kind regards,


Dut





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