From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2014 #2083 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 21 2015 Volume 2014 : Number 2083 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: JMDL Digest V2014 #2041 [Pearl Weisberg ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 06:07:44 -0400 From: Pearl Weisberg Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2014 #2041 Bother > On Apr 17, 2015, at 1:39 AM, owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) wrote: > > > 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 > ------- ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2014 #2083 ****************************** ------- To post messages to the list,sendtojoni@smoe.org. 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