In 1985, Mike Hamer had a terrible accident that left him quadriplegic, but one by one, Mike turned his challenges into victories. Wheelchair bound, Mike continued to write and play music, perform shows, teach at the university and do community outreach. A prolific songwriter, he would invite musicians to come and jam on his deck or in his living room on a regular basis. He was a mentor to me, a brother and collaborator. About a year ago, I sat down with my dear friend. Aft