An Open Letter to Jeff Tweedy

Dear Jeff Tweedy,

I write this to you for a number of reasons, the most important amongst them, to thank you for your existence. I'm forced to come to the conclusion that my current relationship would not have come about were it not for you and Wilco. Why am I writing this to you then and not your bandmates? Well, because you and John are it. And this is mainly to you, for as much as I hesitate to say this, are the one I fell in love with in the summer of 2002. I didn't think your mere presence on this planet would change the course of my love life, but it seems to have done just that. So for that, I must profusely thank you. Of course, there are other reasons to write you: a) to thank you for being as creative and open with your music, b) putting on a fantastic live show, and c) introducing me to other bands closely related to you.

I'm not going to say I was entirely comfortable with the change in lineup during the Ghost Is Born recording, but your live show last fall has proven otherwise and thus changed my mind. I must say, I enjoyed the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot lineup the most, due to the inclusion of Glenn Kotche; I hope he stays with you for many years to come. I really see that you can do no wrong in my eyes, except I really didn't understand Loose Fur, but I certainly can't blame you for trying! Everything you do, more or less, turns to gold. Just remember that you have a huge fan in Northern California, if nothing else.

I still enjoy your Uncle Tupelo records now as much as ever, and I also really like the two Golden Smog records you were a part of. As much as I am not a Jay Farrar person, recently I've grown to really like that guy. But what can I believe from a "biography" anyway? It's hard not to look at Trace as a solid, lovely record. In any event, I'm not going to be a typical fangirl and ask for an autographed picture or whatnot, but I look forward to someday at least being able to shake your hand. We have something in common that, while not pleasant, still connects us in some way, I believe.

So thank you for everything you've contributed to my life over the past three years; I can only imagine what you'll contribute in the future. I wish you the best in life and with the band. I will see you as forever talented and a valuable contributor to the music world.

Yours truly,

Miss A