kris told joni to preserve something of herself during her emotional blue period, which she often recalls... maybe she listened to the advice in the more peaceful detachment i hear in hejira... but kris himself sang something like the following: " listenin' to joni mitchell's just like smokin' grass, and if you don't like hank williams, you can kiss my ass..." kris is better at preserving himself now than he used to be... no pain no gain, shane
