Good question! (and one that's never been posed here!) I tend to talk about all my friends on the list and not really about Joni. So, I think some people think it's a little funny that I know people from around the world, but they think it less strange when I mention those whom I've met at JoniFests.
After seeing my reaction when you all sent all the Joni memorabilia via Ashara to me two years ago, I think my family sees my involvement in the list as a good thing. They also know I have lots of love and support here (which I am really grateful for), so they've gotten used to it. Growing up, I was more fanatical about Joni, and a bit more influenced by her in general. Since I started writing my own songs, I feel a bit more like I'm in the "school of Joni" as a songwriter, but that I don't aspire to be her, or emulate her personally. lots of love Anne
