The recent passing of Gordon Lightfoot evoked tributes the world over. Unlike the passing of many celebrities, however, which tend to be followed by social media posts of an article about the star's death and the obligatory RIP added by the account user, this death seemed to inspire the sharing of stories, personal experiences and feelings. That says a lot about the impact a person can have. Like so that of so many other people, my experience with Gordon Lightfoot was unique--it likely didn't happen to too many others. Most importantly, mine was a moment or two that left a lasting impact on me; it also amplified a lesson about the authenticity of a truly down-to-earth human--despite his global stardom. This episode of Before, Behind and Between, this experience with Gordon Lightfoot, is really about character, authenticity and importance of simply being a person to other people.
