tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.comments2023-04-30T03:52:36.732-04:00das Ding an sichKaliDurgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-27440928976680029592019-07-04T19:22:41.260-04:002019-07-04T19:22:41.260-04:00Thank you for posting this. I grew up in New Orle...Thank you for posting this. I grew up in New Orleans, went to segregated schools and knew no better, until Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty came to New Orleans and I enrolled in one of the social programs. I was part of a class designed to give the students, all from poverty stricken areas in the city, the basic skills to find work as clerical workers. I was one of three young white women in a class of 26 students. That was my first time attending an integrated class, and it changed my life forever and for the better. It started me on a path of education not taught in any classroom, including the Clerk-Typist program I was in. What I learned came from all the other women, then was reinforced when I went on to become a teacher's assistant at a Catholic school for African American children.<br /><br />I'm still learning. Mitch Landrieu's speech has added to my education today.The Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846997590157958766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-11896969578382702772019-06-10T01:06:51.183-04:002019-06-10T01:06:51.183-04:00There are so many moments (example: when he sings ...There are so many moments (example: when he sings Your Song for Bernie) in the film that were unexpectedly emotional for me, brought hard lumps in my chest and tears. My daughter (48) and I (soon 72) went to see it last week and are still talking about the movie. Taron was perfect as Elton; had no idea he could sing or play the piano.<br /><br />Glad you got to see it and rediscover Elton. I'm going to get his Diamonds CD this week. I expect I will be overwhelmed with emotion again.The Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846997590157958766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-49180257982940253122019-02-21T16:50:43.078-05:002019-02-21T16:50:43.078-05:00Sorry to hear of your struggles. I can empathize w...Sorry to hear of your struggles. I can empathize with a lot of what you write here. And, yeah, the only thing worse than teenage angst is middle-aged angst. Perhaps some of us are just predisposed to it. seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355042947106909540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-27215133438716595872019-01-04T11:46:32.424-05:002019-01-04T11:46:32.424-05:00So, Henry Moore's Three Rings (the sculpture y...So, Henry Moore's Three Rings (the sculpture you wanted so badly to touch) has been moved downstairs and placed in a temporary exhibition about the influence of pre-Columbian Art on Henry Moore. Three Rings looks COMPLETELY different! The more intimate surroundings and different light cause the surfaces to look different. Highly recommend coming back to see it!Institute Fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600340053516689230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-42364812273605801742019-01-02T11:07:15.006-05:002019-01-02T11:07:15.006-05:00"And all this would probably be TMI for the g..."And all this would probably be TMI for the guy who owns the cafe. "<br /><br />Haha...probably so. Kind of a bold (and obnoxious?) question for him to ask, though. You bring up some really good points on this issue. It's one that I've also thought a lot about in recent years. I can't say I've made an 'actual, real friend' in many years. But maybe, like you, I'm not sure what that even means anymore. I have a few old friends scattered around the country (and the world), most of whom I rarely correspond with anymore, but they are at least the type that when I do see and/or talk to them it's like no time has passed. It just happens so infrequently. The friends I made more recently since I moved to Baltimore are all gone from here now. Maybe part of it is getting older, as well as tending toward the reclusive, but I just haven't made much of an effort to attempt making new ones. But, yeah, the internet can be deceptive in the 'friend' regard. I'm wary of the whole concept of virtual friendship. But there are still many days when I interact more with people online than I do offline, so who knows. seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355042947106909540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-10791396986149933182018-09-09T14:42:25.990-04:002018-09-09T14:42:25.990-04:00Hey, I'm really glad you wrote this. Your inte...Hey, I'm really glad you wrote this. Your interpretation of this song really hit the boys down under. You're insight on relationships really put some shit in perspective for me today.. Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375504572595474686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-88403148622438725362018-04-14T13:45:43.347-04:002018-04-14T13:45:43.347-04:00Thank you, that's a very kind comment.Thank you, that's a very kind comment.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-20109816212190240602018-04-14T12:45:46.010-04:002018-04-14T12:45:46.010-04:00Your thoughts are incredible. The name of your blo...Your thoughts are incredible. The name of your blog is Durga. Durga is the Hindu goddess of strength. May god give you strength to write more beautiful posts on your blog. Durga Dashttp://www.111ideas.com/goddess-durga-images/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-79463783022621731252018-01-29T06:36:06.203-05:002018-01-29T06:36:06.203-05:00Darned phones. Darned phones. KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-22710943226335628452018-01-28T22:34:32.885-05:002018-01-28T22:34:32.885-05:00Agree and like the direction. Had a longer detaile...Agree and like the direction. Had a longer detailed comment but lost it on my phonerocknrollfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816441060452295560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-23693757714095972062018-01-28T18:03:11.399-05:002018-01-28T18:03:11.399-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who hears it...I'm glad I'm not the only one who hears it :)KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-13704836876981390022018-01-28T12:09:44.476-05:002018-01-28T12:09:44.476-05:00Your right, the progression is there, that leads u...Your right, the progression is there, that leads up to the new music.JakobGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969757933903375413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-87184836019563190322018-01-21T08:30:20.757-05:002018-01-21T08:30:20.757-05:00Ah, the German is from Immanuel Kant. Good luck on...Ah, the German is from Immanuel Kant. Good luck on the Cooperstown show. It's a shame your husband and friends don't know what they're missing.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-86106016972777903372018-01-20T10:06:33.970-05:002018-01-20T10:06:33.970-05:00Also, I like your German note on top. Also, I like your German note on top. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299007011670358391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-49372826065399998192018-01-20T10:01:39.182-05:002018-01-20T10:01:39.182-05:00I’ll be trying to get tickets to the Cooperstown, ...I’ll be trying to get tickets to the Cooperstown, NY show selling Monday through the Vault membership. My husband is not a fan and unfortunately I don’t know any fans. Hopefully, I can get at least one friend to go. It’s almost 3 hours north from me and not good to go alone. You are welcome to join me because I feel someone may bail and I’ll have extra tickets. I planned to get 4 and make it a girls’ trip but one already can’t. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299007011670358391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-19039624985058901072018-01-11T15:40:45.841-05:002018-01-11T15:40:45.841-05:00I'm with you, keeping the faith until we hear ...I'm with you, keeping the faith until we hear more.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-48669387680489088532018-01-11T12:36:11.299-05:002018-01-11T12:36:11.299-05:00I went trough the same feelings with Connected by ...I went trough the same feelings with Connected by Love, I still don't know if he couldn't find the way to express the socio political message, now that he's also a businessman. I hope he soon find the way or go back to his usual topics. I'm dtill waiting much more from the rest of the record. I hope the experiment turns to be good at the end. Even though this was a fail, Connected by love had to be the 1st single, it was it only chance to express the pseudo socio political message. I still have some faith and will be waiting for the rest of the songscpcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127556512376662369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-14743785592716124852018-01-11T07:16:19.428-05:002018-01-11T07:16:19.428-05:00I do, too!I do, too!KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-11833803481844316092018-01-11T01:27:16.795-05:002018-01-11T01:27:16.795-05:00I’m still digesting it but I like hearing somethin...I’m still digesting it but I like hearing something new from artists I like. JakobGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969757933903375413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-16171390014199009532018-01-04T06:59:02.865-05:002018-01-04T06:59:02.865-05:00Thank you, Christine. I hope you get to see him on...Thank you, Christine. I hope you get to see him on the upcoming tour.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-14753908779493118352018-01-03T23:30:45.915-05:002018-01-03T23:30:45.915-05:00Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this. I...Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this. It’s nice to get to know about fellow JW fans. Your memories of going to his shows with Steve were so insightful to me because I haven’t seen him live yet. Almost met him at his book signing but was not able to keep my kids in the line. Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-35697992331471748552018-01-03T20:27:06.039-05:002018-01-03T20:27:06.039-05:00Thank you. Steve was indeed a blast.Thank you. Steve was indeed a blast.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-62668494706573521762018-01-03T16:20:58.937-05:002018-01-03T16:20:58.937-05:00Sad to hear this. He sounds like a fun guy. It'...Sad to hear this. He sounds like a fun guy. It's good you have so many vivid memories of him.seanhttp://lostgander.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-10153516501604742492017-08-27T20:27:30.814-04:002017-08-27T20:27:30.814-04:00HI Kali
Yes the Cornell suicide affcted me deeply ...HI Kali<br />Yes the Cornell suicide affcted me deeply altho I a,m not a big fan of his music; it was the end of an era, and a capitulation to depression, and a failure of fatherhood I found hard to stomach. I was able to visit both the Sound Garden and the Black HOle Sun since they are nearby in Seattle, and found mmany mourners and bunches of flowers that week.<br /> I think these are awesome lyrics, very evocative if somewhat gloomy and directionless. To me they sometimes even sound defensive or maybe even a but threatening, like "Please stop underestimating me, won't you..."Spanglefeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140329446617421149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804148397927127420.post-38360276390709071812017-05-18T15:34:24.325-04:002017-05-18T15:34:24.325-04:00Thank you. It is terrible, isn't it? He mostl...Thank you. It is terrible, isn't it? He mostly got credit for his voice and his wonderful song-writing was too often overlooked. <br /><br />I've been visiting your place lately, too, you've posted some wonderful things. But I haven't been able to comment due to password issues with Wordpress. I need to get that straightened out.KaliDurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218716336939570814noreply@blogger.com