Hey all!
Les posted that alone deserves a look. Now all we need is Simon and we know
this discussion has been ordained.
Not speaking for anyone but myself (but maybe presumeing) this list was
designed to create community. I loved my neighborhood growing up but I did
not get along with a few of them and sometimes we fought over the stupidest
stuff that seemed so important at the time (understanding that was children
and we are not children anymore?). Well every week we had a pickup game of
baseball in the Homblads backyard (60's Like Sandlot) and those who I had
differences with became friends because of a common interest. I still
counted them all friends even though I did not hangout with them or
accidently got beat up by Candy for pulling her hair.
When I was growing up I was really into some cool music and some crap. My
best friend Dave and I would listen to Yes, Genesis, Queen, Boston, etc. but
he would not listen to Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Elton John with me but we
were best friends. His sister Cam introduced me to Joni right after MOA and
I was hooked, I knew who Joni was but did not like the scary chick music of
the time and finally after listening to C&S was hooked and went backward
from there until I was converted.
That's what communities do, their a group of people with a common interest
(musical, location, faith, etc.) that somehow for the sake of sanity don't
all believe in the same thing or agree on everything. But gosh darnit in
a way we are family and sooner or later we drop our guard down and say
something that is on our heart that someone else might not agree with and
then Katie barr the doors the attacks begin or we grow. But I am thankful,
I loved to be stretched.
I joined the list because I like discussing things about Joni. I can't play
her music or sing her songs (bass 2 here and I don't care how many cigs she
smokes she ain't gittin this low) but always love to here them done. I've
enjoyed the one meeting with Lori and Neil so I know I exist. I get hyped
like the rest of you when the new albums come out and sometimes I DON'T LIKE
A SONG JONI DOES.
I have wanted for years to hook up at a JoniFest. During the summers I was
usually booked carting high school kids all over the country. Then came the
divorce and a year of being broke (still flirting with that one) and this is
going to be the year. I feel ashamed not being able to commit to JoniFest
but first priority is a bed for my 16 year old son so when he comes over he
doesn't have to sleep on the couch. But I am planning on coming and I am
looking forward to meeting up with Les and give him a hug like old friends
do even though I have not met him personally. I look forward to Kate or
Paz's music. I regret not ever meeting Kenny and especially have to live
with the fact I could not make a connection with Wally back in 97 but I
prayed for him daily and thank God for the impact he made.
In regards to business:
Love one another.
Think before you speak.
Be thankful that we have different opinions or maybe someone would have not
introduced us to Joni.
Don't hate what you don't understand spend sometime figuring IT out and
where IT came from (the story).
Peace to you all,
Craig
NP: Bonnie Raitt - Wounded Heart
Donovan - Catch the Wind
