Road Jes Traveled

He's an amazing writer.  He makes awesome music.  He's loyal to a fault (runs in the family).  He's a dreamer (I like to think that he gets that from me).  You may remember me introducing you to him here .  And you may remember me telling you about the Blank Canvas Tour here .  Or you may have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. In that case, read this . And watch this: and this: And now, this is for him - Dear Brother, You've always been my biggest fan. This has always been such a foreign concept to me. As you know, I haven't always taken the common road in life. Most people disagree with my decisions. Some people just think I'm crazy. Not you. Not ever. You've always been in my corner. Lots of siblings support each other. But not all siblings have a true belief in each other. It's a feeling that I cherish so much - knowing that you genuinely believe in me, in what I do, in what my dreams are. You don't just...

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