From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2015 #641 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, October 13 2015 Volume 2015 : Number 641 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Man from Mars-Inspiration [Steve Shanahan ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:07:11 -0700 From: Steve Shanahan Subject: Man from Mars-Inspiration Sometimes I think my friends are tired of me telling Joni stories. This one is worth sharing. My cat ran away and I have to admit I was at the end of my rope chasing her whenever she got out. She got out before and she did return although it wasn't till 3 in the morning. This time I saw her jump over the wall and I just thought she'll be back somewhat resigned to her maybe not returning at all (big mistake). I googled the lyrics to "Man from Mars" and there was the story about how Joni got fed up with her cat and threw him out and then he disappeared for around 19 days. I said to myself, well, at least I didn't throw her out even though I love her madly. Then I had hope too that my girl "Kiki" (named after a witch Kiki Mora) would come back with only a few days gone by. But I was truly tormented with guilt and fear because I had to leave my door open and have been burglarized twice this year. So 4 days later, I woke up very early at 6 am and there is a large school yard beyond my house. I was wishing on the stars which I always do when I can see them and I called her name and sure enough, I heard her meowing. I threw on some clothes and went around a very large chain link fence into the school yard and could still hear her meowing. Sure enough I found her under one of the buildings and then I had to coax her out and catch her, easier said than done. Anyway, the happy ending is that I got her home with a scratch or two because she reacted to a couple of cars. I can't really say enough about how that song helped me get through this. I could tell you more miraculous stories about Kiki but I know some people get bored with pet and cat stories. I'm so happy that Joni took the time to paint and sing about her beloved animals and make me feel worthy of their love. The animals are gods to me. They only come to visit from heaven. We must honor and respect them for the short time they are here. Thanks Joni fans! Now I can play that song again but I won't promise I won't be crying again., Steve S. and Kiki Mora in San Francisco ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2015 #641 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list,sendto joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------