From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2000 #106 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk JMDL Digest Monday, February 21 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 106 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage is maintained by Wally Breese at http://www.jonimitchell.com and contains the latest news, a detailed bio, original interviews and essays, lyrics, and much more. ------- The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Critics of all expression [Scott Price ] Re: No More Special Editions [FredNow@aol.com] Like a beacon [Michael Paz ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 21:33:12 -0800 From: Scott Price Subject: Critics of all expression At 10:50 AM 2/20/00 -0800, Mark in Seattle wrote: >I sometimes wonder where constructive criticism ends >and sniping & self-aggrandizement begin. You're not alone with these thoughts, Mark. I'm continually bewildered at all the sharply critical words. I question what the basis is for this criticism. Admittedly, I'm sensitive about this, but the dissing of Joni's art, her music, her character, and even things beyond her control seems to be offered up as something other than food for thought or threads for discussion...rather it is mean and stifling. I do not understand the motivation for writing these things. >And why on earth should any of us feel reticent to post >positive comments about the artist we all say we love so much? Good question. I think the main reason more people don't post is that they're afraid of making a "mistake," of unknowingly committing a faux pas and offending others, or appearing less-well-informed than others. Also, no one wants to be called a sycophant or a brown-noser. You see, Joni was right when she said many of her "fans" are sensitive...these are exactly the people who are "reticent" to post, for a variety of reasons, while by their nature the critics are more vocal, more confrontational, more quick to bring out barbs. A Catch-22 of sorts and I don't know if it'll ever change. Scott, originally put "NJC" in the subject line but decided "to hell with it!" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 00:45:11 EST From: FredNow@aol.com Subject: Re: No More Special Editions Dflahm@aol.com wrote: >>When Robbie said Reprise "is working very hard to correct (the defective CD >>situation)" I hope he means they will have enough time to check carefully the >>quality of the regular edition --due out next month--before it is shipped. >>Somehow, I fear the calendar is against this. David, I wouldn't worry about the regular edition ... I'm certain the problem was the unconventional CD well, with its substandard teeth, in the LE that didn't hold the CD firmly, allowing the CD to float freely and get scratched up. A regular CD well and its teeth almost always holds the CD tight. We hope. - -Fred ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 00:39:15 -0600 From: Michael Paz Subject: Like a beacon A friend sent this to me tonight from the west like a beacon of light. For me it arrived right when I needed it to. I hope this reaches you all and that it heals and comforts you. I was feeling down and sad in New Orleans tonight and it was a lovely afternoon (after chores) playing new Joni songs on the guitar and making plans for JoniFest2000 New Orleans. I rejoice that there IS love in the world although it does get tangled up in more ways than one. Wishing all my friends well. Michael Paz (check out the flames coming off the sides of this damn email will ya!) susan wrote: I love this! 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 7. When you realize you've made a mistake,take immediate steps to correct it. 8. Spend some time alone every day. 9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. 10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 11. Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. 12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. 13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past. 14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. 15. Be gentle with the earth. 16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before. 17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. 18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. 19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2000 #106 ***************************** Don't forget about these ongoing projects: Glossary project: Send a blank message to for all the details. FAQ Project: Help compile the JMDL FAQ. Do you have mailing list-related questions? -send them to Today in History Project: Know of a date-specific Joni fact? - -send it to ------- Post messages to the list at Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe joni-digest" to ------- Siquomb, isn't she?