Dear Bruce

I'm sorry - I have to say it: we're finished.

Sure, we've been through rough times before. There was that bad period in 91-92 with that other band. Shudder. And let's face it, one or two good songs every 3 years since is not enough to sustain a quality relationship. But I've been patient - after all, we had such a solid history.

But it's official - you are releasing an album composed solely of Pete Seeger cover tunes. I understand that you have respect for the man, and have been yearning to do something different. That doesn't mean I have to accept it. Why not just include a couple covers during a real tour - go ahead and yell Bring 'em home at the end if you want - but please don't venture down this most self-indulgent of paths.

Last year's tour was hard enough to tolerate. Charging full price admission for a solo tour to hear you perform a bunch of outtakes from the Nebraska album was not a way to guarantee our future. Sure, there were still some high points - I know you could still pull it off if you wanted to. But I guess yelling at the crowd to shut the f*%# up was a preview of more puzzling decisions to follow.

I will remember the good times. Hell, I have the videos. Nothing will top that Europe trip in 2003 - we'll always have Paris. And I will never forget when we first met. August, 1978 - you were so unbelievably funny and charming and talented, you just knocked me off my feet. I thought it would last forever.

Trust me, I've been thinking this over for 2 years. I am sure there is no future. 25 years is a good run. Don't be sad.

Cynthia