Jim Leonard wrote: Jim Leonard wrote: My point was that much of the professed "love" between listers is/was delusional and/or insincere, and that it vanishes when the rubber hits the road.
Based on my own experience, Jim, I'd have to disagree. I can attest to absolutely incredible outpourings of love that have been showered on me. When I couldn't attend the BSN concert in Boston because I was undergoing chemotherapy, the people on this list collected hundreds of dollars so that Ashara could buy one of everything (hats, mugs t-shirts, etc.) from the concert. I received bootleg versions of many of the U.S. concerts, as Joni traveled the country. I've received phone calls from all over the world. And, having met various list members at JoniFest, I can assure you that what appears here as a flicker on a screen becomes extraordinarily real in person. If you can, I'd definitely recommend attending JoniFest. It really is a life altering experience. Think all the very best of Woodstock, without the mud :-) When I sign my posts "lots of love" I couldn't be more sincere. I'm not pretending. I'm not posturing. I really mean it. And that extends to you too, Jim. lots of love Anne
