"This prelude is what most people would call the introduction. I'm not most people. You already knew that. Since my life, and the new book addendum, are cram packed with music, it feels right. Those of us who grew up in church know what the prelude in church is for. It's the time set aside to talk, catch up on the past week's happenings, discuss what people chose to wear to worship, and arrange where you'll be meeting for lunch."
"When I turned 70, it seemed like the right time to pen a memoir. At that point, my life had been divided into two exact halves: 35 years as a Baptist and 35 years as a gay. Okay, I was obviously gay during the first 35 years, but I didn't get the memo. Then I came flinging out. And, boy, am I glad. So, I wrote Tale of Two Tims. You'd think that would be enough."
Tim Seelig celebrated his 75th birthday and the 40th anniversary of his coming out. He offers additional reflections covering the years after leaving San Francisco. He frames a prelude as social time before worship, describing it as a moment to catch up, comment on attire, and arrange lunch plans. He links music and church practice to personal memory and notes the organ's prominence in his storytelling. He reflects on living 35 years as a Baptist followed by 35 years as openly gay, acknowledging late self-recognition. He mentions recent experiences including the pandemic and riverside life.
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