I think the sense of community here has suffered as of late. The intense political debates really alienate alot of people. Is it really worth it to continue them? Just because the list is unmoderated does not mean it just magically takes care of itself. It's like anything else in that it needs to be nurtured and taken care of like a plant.
As someone said, we hear about the war and Iraq daily over and over on the media and everywhere else. I have always come to this list because of the sense of community I feel with like minded creative, passionate people through the music of Joni Mitchell. But lately when I have logged on I have just felt alienated. I am working on a cd right now, Parsonage Lane. The title track was written about this very community, about the experience I had at Ashara's house in Topsfield. It is a celebration of the magic, music, and love that so many people have experienced, all because of the JMDL. The day after I wrote this song was September 11th. Right now I am really trying to focus more on the way I was feeling on September 10th. I'm trying to finish this project...I still have a lot to do in a limited time, I'm training for a new full time job at Whole Foods Market, and I'm still getting situated in my new apartment. When I log on to the JMDL, and the only conversations I see are intense political debates between two or three people, it just brings me down. I don't have time to write anymore right now, Victor in Decatur --- Victor Johnson --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.cdbaby.com/victorjohnson Look for the new album "Parsonage Lane" in March 2003 Produced by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studios
