I've had three experiences in the last couple of months with people asking me if Joni Mitchell was dead. From the arse cashier at Borders..then my brother-in-law..and a niece. The inquiry from my brother-in-rile..was *probably* legitimate. The other two.. was to get my reaction..knowing damn well she is very much alive. Yes..this upsets..really upsets me..but I try to not let it show.
Well, that would make me somewhat uneasy, too. It makes me conclude that Joni is just not in the public eye very much -- though we think she is because we're all focused on her so much. I remember a number of years ago, while at a party, someone insisted that Phoebe Snow was quite dead (not true then or now). All I could do was insist she wasn't/isn't. By the way, with the recent discussions of Phoebe's work here -- in my book, the hands-down winner among her albums is Second Childhood -- exquisite pop/jazz with dreamy arrangments. Bryan
