As the majority of you know, I am moving away from Duluth.
I am moving very very very very soon.
(What a time for my phone to be on the fritz, huh?)

So I'm peacing out.
It's going to be great. It really is.

But Duluth.

I fell in love with you. It was the most intense love/hate relationship I've ever experienced.

So thank you, Duluth, MN.

Thank you for the music.
Here are five songs that will always and forever remind me of Duluth.
1 - "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" by Wilco.
I hear this song on a jukebox no matter where I am. Luce... RTs... I've heard it at the Red Star... this song follows me around the city.
2 - "Murderer" by Low.
I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard this song. I was nestled comfortably in a plush folding chair in Weber Music Hall between Rob and Franke. Low played this song. And I cried. God did I cry. Every time I hear it, I'm immediately back in that chair between those boys staring intentely at Alan Sparhawk in complete awe.
3 - "13th Chapter" by Crew Jones.
Thanks Crew Jones. I had a great time seeing you guys play all the time. And, I will stand by the fact that every important thing that happened to me in Duluth had something to do with Crew Jones. Especially two of my favorite stories. You'll still hear people screaming "BANJONES" at your shows, this I promise you... but god damn it, if you play it now, I will be rather crushed.
4 - "The Fez" by Steely Dan.
Oh yeah. Starting my sophomore year, there's no way I can associate anything but Megan Koegel's dacing with this song.
5 - "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi.
I will never ever hear this song and not immediately see Muhs and Sammy and their synchronized kick right before the chorus kicks in.
God I love Duluth.

Thank you for the scenery.







Thank you for the food.
I won't forget the amazing times I've had at Luce brunch and the Brewhouse and Sir Benedict's and Louie's Cafe and Amazing Grace and everywhere else.

Thank you for the lessons.
Thank you for the cold.
Thank you for the fun.

But most importantly, thank you for the friendships.
I love you all so deeply.
Thank you for everything.


You know.