Still pinching myself - I don't know if Joni recognized me from before. Maybe - she sort of had a slight look of recognition and turned and smiled over to me a few times before we started talking, but I really don't know if that meant anything. No one ever believes this but I am really shy sometimes and especially when it's Joni!! So I didn't say "remember me" or anything about the list because I had that conversation with her before and also when she met a number of us after the "Painting With Words and Music" tapings in '98. Stephen and I were so stunned the whole time and I think we just let her talk and carry the conversation. And from my prior experience that's the best way because if you just let her talk and go with her trains of thought, she has so much to say!
She is in real good shape and very slim. She was dressed very casually in sort of tan/khaki slacks but I was suprised that she was wearing a sort of pullover sweater and a vest in almost 90 degree weather! Her hair was up and she had a little hat on and was wearing lots of beautiful, interesting jewelry. She was quite outspoken on many topics, but we know that! She was very funny and quippy, too, and had us shaking with laughter a few times. She was very cute and very sweet. We collectively probably smoked about three packs of cigarettes in that hour! She also sang a bit for us!! A few verses from the song "Elijah" which I would love to see the lyrics to if anyone knows them here. Her voice was gorgeous! I am still processing all she said and will probably think of more. I know Stephen has much to write, too, so you will hear more from him soon! Kakki NP: Joni - Case of You
