I was hoping that years later, you had looked up Francesco and he was alive. ….but how had his life evolved? I hoped for one of those happy endings but know that realistically, he had probably continued to live and die in that little village…hope that at least he kept playing his drums. 🥁
Great story Silvio! Enjoyed every word of it. And spot-on insight, building on the indeed trite and insufficient advice, life is indeed a "continuous series of junctions where we have to make a choice".
Also made me think of asking, any contemporary Italian bands you recommend?
I was hoping that years later, you had looked up Francesco and he was alive. ….but how had his life evolved? I hoped for one of those happy endings but know that realistically, he had probably continued to live and die in that little village…hope that at least he kept playing his drums. 🥁
Great story Silvio! Enjoyed every word of it. And spot-on insight, building on the indeed trite and insufficient advice, life is indeed a "continuous series of junctions where we have to make a choice".
Also made me think of asking, any contemporary Italian bands you recommend?
...a million fire emojis to this entire piece...and a three hour long drum solo to fill the space after...
I loved this little vignette on Francesco! I need a Francesco in my life now (although I'd wish him an happier outlook on life perhaps)
kind of need to know what happened with Francesco now...
This was amazing. Francesco with the drum-fill wisdom. Also thanks for clearing up that box of chocolates quote, now I need to read Norwegian Wood.
Knowing those places, each time it’s like being there with you and your friends. Great story, Silvio.
I loved reading this, Silvio!
bocato di cardinale, this story!