From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2013 #460 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe:mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website:http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Tuesday, April 9 2013 Volume 2013 : Number 460 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- For the Roses concert review by Robert Bush, writer for the San Diego Reader [Dave Blackburn ] Re: Joni in her kitchen [Kate Johnson ] Re: Joni in her kitchen [Arkay Adkisson ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:17:25 -0700 From: Dave Blackburn Subject: For the Roses concert review by Robert Bush, writer for the San Diego Reader http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/jam-session/2013/apr/09/for-the-roses/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:51:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Kevin Foehr Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen Hi, I'm sure this is a bittersweet photo for all who have loved Joni from afar through the decades. But it is reality -- a very real picture of a very real woman. And, imo, reality is always better because it is genuine, nothing contrived, no pretense, just the reality of Joni at that moment. And she is strong enough to share her reality, not hide it in fear. As such, it may be bittersweet, but it is beautiful too. Does she look vulnerable? Yes, but we all are vulnerable, whether we show it or not: each moment we dangle by a thin thread over the abyss, and as we age that thread does grow thinner. Does she look sad? Yes, as we all are from time to time, but I'm sure there are also other moods at other times, and smiles and laughter and crocuses too. "The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. ... When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater." But I say unto you, they are inseparable. Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed. " Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - ------------------------------- Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:43:12 -0700 (PDT) From: LC Stanley Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen I think it is hard not to grieve as life goes on because there is so much loss over a life time. "Everything comes and goes..." Everything. ________________________________ From: Shari Eaton To: Corey Blake Cc: Raffaele Malanga ; "joni@smoe.org" Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 11:23 AM Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen I said it *looks* like she could be grieving. As you've all said she looks incredibly vulnerable. I posed the question - would you appreciate ppl sharing this kind of photo of you? No one has responded to that question. I sure wouldn't. Until we know she's cool sharing such a moment with anyone and everyone I would strongly suggest not linking it any further. On Apr 8, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Corey Blake wrote: > I think we're making some big assumptions about the context of the picture (how did we get to someone having died?), and also what kind of permission was granted. She looks sad or possibly tired to me but still a really good picture. And what's so bad about being vulnerable, anyway? > > > On Apr 8, 2013, at 9:02 AM, Shari Eaton wrote: > >> And you should like to have a photo taken of you with this level of vulnerability and placed on Instagram and shared across the web? It's a touch disrespectful. >> >> >> On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:59 AM, Raffaele Malanga wrote: >> >>> Yes. Perhaps that's why I found it moving. Almost as if we should not be there, looking at her. She looks so vulnerable >>> >>> On 8 Apr 2013, at 16:51, "Shari Eaton" wrote: >>> >>>> Seems a little too personal for public eyes. She could be grieving the loss of someone close. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 8, 2013, at 7:54 AM, Raffaele Malanga wrote: >>>> >>>>> http://instagram.com/p/X1T1_ek80m/ >>>>> >>>>> I find this photo extremely touching >>>>> >>>>> Raf. - ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 19:54:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen I personally don't care for any photos of myself since I was in my 40's. But even though I don't care for more recent pics of myself, it doesn't bother me when others post them even though its a big reality check (darn I'm getting to be an old fart). Fortunately, I'm able to laugh along with Father Time. It's a great Pic Raf and thanks for sharing even though reality doesn't always paint the same pretty picture we all have painted in our minds. ________________________________ From: shadows and light To: Jack Merkel Cc: Shari Eaton ; Raffaele Malanga ; "joni@smoe.org" Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 1:02 PM Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen i am old school and am always surprised when someone takes, tags and uploads MY picture. I like to be asked. So speculation aside as to Joni's mood, it is a picture in her own home and that raises some questions. Personally i think she looks beautiful. Being a celebrity is a devil's bargain. The last time i saw Natalie Merchant was at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana. She stopped singing and confiscated iphones and cameras from the audience members. No electronic devices she implored. Wistfully, she said: "Can't I have control of my image? Don't you think I should?" Yet, at the end of the night she gave everything back and posed for about 10 minutes. But by the time I got home that night, her show was all over you tube. And I of course, watched and re-watched the show. Joni is probably resigned to her image circulating around. On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Jack Merkel wrote: > I somewhat agree, but then again, Joni has always been willing to share > her vulnerable side. She has never been shy about opening up her heart and > soul for the whole world to see. I guess the difference here is that in her > music, she controlled what was shared. Hopefully who ever took this > picture is close enough to Joni to know whether she would approve of this > being shared. I'm assuming anyone in the position to take this photo would > be close enough to her to know how she would feel about this. Personally I > think it's a beautiful portrait and one that captures Joni's emotional > depth that we all know and admire. > > Jack > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 8, 2013, at 11:02 AM, Shari Eaton wrote: > > > And you should like to have a photo taken of you with this level of > vulnerability and placed on Instagram and shared across the web? It's a > touch disrespectful. > > > > > > On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:59 AM, Raffaele Malanga > wrote: > > > >> Yes. Perhaps that's why I found it moving. Almost as if we should not > be there, looking at her. She looks so vulnerable > >> > >> On 8 Apr 2013, at 16:51, "Shari Eaton" wrote: > >> > >>> Seems a little too personal for public eyes. She could be grieving the > loss of someone close. > >>> > >>> > >>> On Apr 8, 2013, at 7:54 AM, Raffaele Malanga > wrote: > >>> > >>>> http://instagram.com/p/X1T1_ek80m/ > >>>> > >>>> I find this photo extremely touching > >>>> > >>>> Raf. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:49:53 -0600 From: Kate Johnson Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen On 2013-04-09, at 11:28 AM, Shari Eaton wrote: > Just want to be clear that it isn't her age but her deep sadness that seemed like a thing she would want to keep for herself. The Internet shares too much, I think. Got ya. I find that the middle-aged or older face of most people often appears sad and tired when "in repose" and by that I mean when not engaged with something, just contemplative. Then the person turns and looks at you and smiles, and they look happy and well. - -Kate b?b 1b.b?b 1b.b?b 1b. Stubblejumpin'Gal http://goldengrainfarm.blogspot.com Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/blondiblathers ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:04:30 -0500 From: Arkay Adkisson Subject: Re: Joni in her kitchen Wow. Arkay Adkisson Piercedcanvas@gmail.com On Apr 9, 2013, at 8:27 AM, Gerald Kent wrote: > Looks like all of the smoking and bitterness has caught up with Joni. She should have heeded her own words: "Happiness is the best facelift". What a shame! > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 8, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Corey Blake wrote: > >> Good eye! That's awesome. >> >> >> On Apr 8, 2013, at 9:02 AM, est86mlm@ameritech.net wrote: >> >>> Love the match cover! >>> >>> Laura ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2013 #460 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, sendtojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------