From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2014 #2041 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 Friday, April 17 2015 Volume 2014 : Number 2041 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: JMDL Digest V2014 #2034 [Victor Johnson ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:39:28 -0700 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2014 #2034 This list has been going on since 1998 (or slightly earlier?) If this was just a bunch of voyeurs I don't think it would have lasted for nearly 20 years. Maybe you're reading too much into the discussions here. There is deep love for Joni here or this wouldn't even exist and the countless gatherings would never have taken place. I have as much as I can handle in my own world right now, so while I wish Joni all the best and keep her in my thoughts and prayers, I'm busy living here in Bend, Oregon. But I don't think any of the discussions here have any ill intent. Victor in Bend NP: a clock ticking in the background, and the faint noise of a cars from a distance (but nothing like the steady, nonstopping noise of constant traffic in Atlanta) On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Robin wrote: > Becky, > I am also new to this group and joined to try and connect with others after > hearing of Joni's illness. Having mortality stare you in the face > eliminates the usual denial of it--and propelled me to commune with those > who might feel as I do. The uneasiness that I feel with this group is the > need to pull apart and look at Joni the person, and her work as pieces and > examine each one with the focus of a high-powered microscope. Do I think > that Joni would ever participate in such a discussion or want people to look > at her life in this way? I do not. So for this reason I will not voyeur > here any longer. > > Best wishes to you. > Robin > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "JMDL Digest" > > To: > Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:54 AM > Subject: JMDL Digest V2014 #2034 > > >> >> JMDL Digest Thursday, April 16 2015 Volume 2014 : Number >> 2034 >> >> >> >> ========== >> >> TOPICS and authors in this Digest: >> -------- >> RE: JMDL Digest V2014 #2022 [Rebecca Alexander >> ] >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:52:16 -0400 >> From: Rebecca Alexander >> Subject: RE: JMDL Digest V2014 #2022 >> >> Mea Culpa Anita. You are correct. The only other artist digest I was a >> part of >> was the Irish singer Mar Black who is retiring from travel performances >> this >> year. This group is very different in it's activity so I guess I was >> caght >> off guard. I generally am more tolerant but it does seem irrational to me >> to >> guess what someone else was thinking. But I do feel the love for Joni here >> and >> that is what matters. Thanks for the feedback.BlessingsBecky >> >> >> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy NoteB. 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone >> >> - -------- Original message -------- >> From: JMDL Digest >> Date: 04/16/2015 4:18 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: joni-digest@smoe.org >> Subject: JMDL Digest V2014 #2022 >> >> >> JMDL Digest Thursday, April 16 2015 Volume 2014 : Number >> 2022 >> >> >> >> ========== >> >> TOPICS and authors in this Digest: >> - -------- >> Re: (JMDL Digest V2014 #2014) Joni's Personality/JMDL [Anita Gabrielle >> > >> - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:11:56 +0100 >> From: Anita Gabrielle >> Subject: Re: (JMDL Digest V2014 #2014) Joni's Personality/JMDL >> >> On 16 Apr 2015, at 02:47, Rebecca Alexander >> wrote: >>> >>> >>> I respect Joni very much.for her unique way of seeing life. That's why >> >> she's a great artist. And I love her ability to see through the bullshit >> of >> the western culture. Since I joined this group I'm not sure why people >> need >> to >>> >>> pick her personality apart.God Bless You Joni. Praying for you. >>> >> >> Hi Becky >> There are always ups and downs on JMDL with all kinds of views and >> opinions >> expressed about the music,art,life and times of the 'great artist' Joni >> Mitchell. I personally have often wondered who she really is, what >> motivates >> her, how her great gift manifested etc for well over forty years. >> >> Joni's relationship (or rather lack of relationship) to feminism is >> currently >> part of the discussion here on JMDL right now. And there is considerable >> variety of views. >> >> You feel that Joni has the ability to see through the 'bullshit of the >> western >> culture." Maybe others will see things quite differently from you. The >> variety >> of views, opinions and topics is the reason that JMDL is not Joni >> sycophantic >> but an interesting, vibrant discussion list. However, that fact does bring >> personal challenges to everyone here, from time to time. I unsubscribed a >> while back over something that irritated me, but realised I was being >> overly >> precious. I often want the Whole World to agree with my every >> sentiment:-))) I >> know you will understand the power of Ego. >> >> Unlike you, I don't experience people here picking Joni's personality >> apart, >> but there is always a lot of talk here about who in the world she might >> be. >> Overall, there is more deep understanding, appreciation and Love for Joni >> and >> her work amongst the people who read these posts than anywhere else I have >> found. >> >> There will be many here continuing to pray for her. I know I am, >> Anita >> >> - ------------------------------ >> >> End of JMDL Digest V2014 #2022 >> ****************************** >> >> - ------- >> To post messages to the list,sendtojoni@smoe.org. >> Unsubscribe by clicking here: >> mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe >> - ------- >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> End of JMDL Digest V2014 #2034 >> ****************************** >> >> ------- >> To post messages to the list,sendtojoni@smoe.org. >> Unsubscribe by clicking here: >> mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe >> ------- ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2014 #2041 ****************************** ------- To post messages to the list,sendtojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------