Well, I guess we have controversy. And perhaps I started it. I was trying to give our Guys a feather in their cap with the rise in the sales of Jackie Evancho’s Christmas album. It wasn’t until Natzio1 gave me a real round-house punch that I realized I opened the wrong door. My post ran prior to any knowledge of the Boys refusal to perform during the inauguration ceremonies. None-the-less I have been inundated with emails asking how I really feel about the boys refusal to sing. I have, for the last day or so, been uncertain how I feel. Should I be offended? Then this morning I saw that Myron, Patricia (pittypatO) and Laura were commenting on my “With Every Fiber” piece from the other day. They reminded me of a line I wrote in that piece about loving our Guys “unconditionally”. I do and I always will. I did not vote for our soon-to-be President. However, he will be my President and I must support him. Like Jana said in her email, I might be surprised. I am hoping for surprises.
I do not pretend to know why IL Volo refused the invitation. I have, of course, heard reasons, but not from them. I have to trust the advice given to them by their team. Like Daniela wrote in her email, they would have nay-sayers no matter what their decision was. Here is what I do know…This had to be a tough decision for the Guys. They said recently that they really want to sing at the White House and I believe they do. I also know they have great friends and fans they truly care about in this country. I am sorry they have been thrown into this countries politics. I am sorry that politics have interfered with their goals. I will always love them unconditionally and back their personal and professional decisions.
🎶 Marie
Now…Here is something much more pleasant from Daniela.
Hello Flight Crew! Guess what? Dario has published an essay on Ignazio.
Get it here translated. I find it very beautiful.
kisses!
(All translated from Italian)