From: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org (jewel-digest) To: jewel-digest@smoe.org Subject: jewel-digest V5 #470 Reply-To: jewel@smoe.org Sender: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jewel-digest Monday, January 1 2001 Volume 05 : Number 470 * If you ever wish to unsubscribe from this digest, send an email to * jewel-digest-request@smoe.org with ONLY the word * unsubscribe in the BODY of the email * . * For the latest news on what Jewel is up to, go to * the OFFICIAL Jewel web site at http://www.jeweljk.com * and click on "what's new" * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: jewel-digest V5 #xxx or the like gives fellow list readers * no clue as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- [EDA] NTC/NJC - LRC!! [Twinkletoes131@cs.com] [EDA] that article [Fredsteve@aol.com] Re: [EDA] that article [F8thnJEWEL@aol.com] [EDA] Chasing Down the TRUTH ["stormie ." ] [EDA] Could 2001 finally be Jewel's breakthrough year? ["Chris Groves" ] [EDA] Sell out [EquusJes@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 01:30:34 EST From: Twinkletoes131@cs.com Subject: [EDA] NTC/NJC - LRC!! Hey all :) I have a question for some of you who enjoy going to Living Room Concerts. There's a band in the area I live in that may possibly be looking to have a LRC sometime soon. Right now, they play mostly coffee house and club gigs, so they're wanting to expand their horizons a little. :) I'm just testing the waters for them to see how many EDA's/Passengers from Texas or anywhere would be willing to make the trek to good old San Antonio to enjoy some new music. There would probably be a $10 cover (so they can hopefully make some money off the deal!) :) They're very vibey, very cool...If they decide to do it, their music is available to check out on the web beforehand. So you'll know what you're getting yourself into :) Anyway, just thought I would check. Thanks for your help!!! ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 01:36:49 EST From: Fredsteve@aol.com Subject: [EDA] that article About that article that was in the anchorage news thing. that's interesting. I think it's interesting that the Kilcher family would react that way. I think Jewel was writing about her childhood the way she remembered it. Lets not forget she wasn't writing a book advertising the Kilcher family as a wonderful family, she was writing a book about herself and the things she has gone through. I didn't see her family as being portrayed as "abusive" either.. she spoke fondly (albeit frankly) about her childhood. I think Jewel changed the names of the people to protect them...! of course they will know who they are.. but the rest of the country won't. i think it's an honest book.. and if it's not exactly what the kilcher family wanted to hear... well that's a shame for them... but jewel shouldn't be held responsible. steve ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 02:24:55 EST From: F8thnJEWEL@aol.com Subject: Re: [EDA] that article ouch. that article stung. the author sounded very hurt. but i hope people realize that everyone has different perspectives on things. and we know how each side can get a different story. for example the san fransico story (from the now and zen concert). i remember reading posts about that incident. then when i got the book, i remember reading jewel's account of the story. jewel was confused, she thought the necklace was thrown at her as a mean thing, while we know from the person herself, what her intention was. it's a sad thing, but situations have misinterpretations. the whole kilcher family thing sounds sad from the article. i'd hate to be in that family. however, when i read the book, i had no idea who those people are, and i think it was good of her to protect their identities. although, i can see how they can be hurt, because it did sound like she befriended a schizo boy next door. but to me, the story didn't even sound like jewel was saying it was bad or good, she was just telling. jewel's portrayal of the kilcher clan didn't seem bad to me either. the stories made it seem more real ... jewel wrote some good stuff and some bad stuff ... it made it seem like jewel was just letting her readers know that families aren't perfect, but in the long run, they love each other ... hmm ... i wonder what jewel's reaction to the article was? ~Elizabeth ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:45:07 -0000 From: "stormie ." Subject: [EDA] Chasing Down the TRUTH I'm sure every child sees things in a more exaggerated way. That's not the point. She's no longer a child. She's a grown woman who put a slant on the truth for one reason or another. She may have experienced things one way as a child but now as an adult about to release a book that contains intimate and sensitive stories about her family she should have given thought to the reality of these situations and reflected back as the understanding, compassionate adult she talks of being. Talk to family members, be fair in judgements, get the facts straight at least. She did not intentionally hurt anyone. NOBODY said that. But whether or not it was intentional she still did it. Her family still loves her. Her fans still love her. It's just unfortunate that she had to go about things the way she did. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:37:36 -0000 From: "Chris Groves" Subject: [EDA] Could 2001 finally be Jewel's breakthrough year? Hopefully 2001 will be the year that many fans on this list have been waiting for. With the release of a more popular album, a substantial push from Jewel's international record labels, a bit more effort from Jewel when she's promoting abroad and with luck we'll finally see Jewel's worldwide breakthrough. Chris. http://www.jewelfan.co.uk for Pieces Of UK; Jewel Enquirer; Jewel Weblog ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:43:37 EST From: Jewelsmj1@aol.com Subject: [EDA] NJC: have a great new year I'm just writing to wish you all a great new year!!! and everyone smile a little more!: ) Love lots. Sarah "the michigan angel" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:55:50 EST From: EastAngelEDA@aol.com Subject: [EDA] NJC: New Year thoughts I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this list. I have been on the list for about a year and a half now, and I have made so many friends! It is nice after a hard day at work to come home and have emails from people who have something in common from me. I really appreciate everything Mike does, and everything all the angels do to help others and when they write in about it, it's nice to hear about good things being done. WHen I have needed support, the angels have given it to me, and that makes me feel good. I consider you all a part of my extended family. So with that, I'd like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy, and fun New Year. Love ya'll lots! Gina The East Angel ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 11:38:34 +0800 From: Barry Howarth Subject: [EDA] Re: Chasing down the TRUTH Hi Angels, I was somewhat amazed at the article "Chasing down the TRUTH". With all due respect to Jewel's family, it seemed so malicious, accusing Jewel of lying (look at the title of the article), insincerity ( 'How can we [that is, Jewel] keep developing this Alaska myth thing. We've already gotten a lot of mileage out of the log cabin..."), hurtfulness and abuse ("the most hurtful, even 'abusive' thing, a Kilcher has ever done is to write 'Chasing Down the Dawn' ") and unkindness ("Jewel, I'd encourage you to step back a little...and remember, as you sing so eloquently, 'only kindess matters' "). The motive for the article, I think, comes out in a couple of places; for example, near the end: "a family as creative, intense, and complex as Jewel's": but she is the only one who is famous. And they appear to resent her success bitterly. Envy and jealousy seem to pervade this article. No wonder she goes back to Alaska so infrequently! And has to built up and sustain an "Alaska of the mind" for herself -- one of the purposes, I think, of CDTD. The place has a symbolic meaning for her, which comes out for me in the ending of the JewelStock version of her poem "As a child I wandered" (this bit was not included in ANWA): So I pull these pages close about my ears Tiny, leafy limbs pale with impression. My pen a single flame to keep me warm like a beacon holding memory. Until I am able to go back to my lovely mountains, or until I am strong enough to bring their essence to the rest of these hungry people who long to remember the simplicity which lies beyond the cities inbred streets and the godliness which resides in us all. It looks to me as if the writers of this article have badly misunderstood the book, expecting it to be something quite different from what it is. They say, "Jewel just hasn't painted a true picture of our family"; it is not "an insightful and balanced treatment of the people" in her life. I don' think it was ever meant to be either. The only comment that gets close to some understanding of what Jewel was trying to do was this: "But let's remember that Jewel is hardly the first young person to hurt others as they wrestle with understanding themselves and their family." But then they add: "It's just unfortunate that her celebrity has let her youthful analysis of other be splashed across the country." It was also her celebrity that got this rather malicious "analysis" splashed across the country. As they say, "A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin..." Take care, Barry Howarth ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:21:00 EST From: EquusJes@aol.com Subject: [EDA] Sell out I have always been cautioned not to discuss religion and politics with others---it only generates unpleasantness. I (with my thick skull) never heed wise advice and have faced the consequences (especially over voicing my opinion boldly in this election mess). This squabble over Jewel's Christmas CD is another prime example of what could raise the guards and feelings of many individuals--and harsh words may be exchanged. In the end the hostility and malice aren't necessary---and I'm glad it hasn't gotten to that point yet. Remember---we all falter. Just a thought. :) Jessica the nature angel ------------------------------ End of jewel-digest V5 #470 ***************************