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Friday, May 4th, 2007
2:59 pm
Loreena McKennit and sociology
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 Last night I went to a Loreena McKennitt Concert. I procured free tickets and backstage passes through my friend Kevin, who's boyfriend's cousin works on Loreena's production staff - Can we say shirt-tails??

The concert was fantastic, so much better than anything that can be portrayed on a CD. The instruments on the stage were fantastically interesting. Besides the harp which Loreena is known for, various guitar sorts of object,s lots of interesting percussion, and a Hurdy Gurdy - I'm not sure how to describe it - were all on stage. Seriously, for anyone who enjoys any stringed instrument, it was a sight to behold! Tony, I thought of you every time the hurdy gurdy was played, thinking three sticks NEEDS one!

But, I get ahead of myself... Kevin and I parked in Minneapolis, walked to the State Theatre, and on our way, we called Christine. Christine is our contact for the evening, per Kevin's boyfriend's cousin... she meets us at the ticket booth and joins us for a quick dinner. Fantastically interesting, in a small amount of time we knew much of her history, who she was, what her path has been to get here. Our topics flowed from the short prayer she gave before we ate, to the current tour, homesickness, her daughter's graduation, a fight with alcoholism, and a movement towards a holistic life, including vegetarianism and VAST knowledge of palliative massage care. Needless to say, I found her fascinating, and she quickly gave me her card. She announced she'd meet us by merch after the show, and off she went. Christine is probably 4'10" with the heels on, and her petite form could barely contain all that energy.

Wandered into the theatre, found our seats 10 rows from stage, close to the center, and sat down. In typical shy Jaymi style, I struck up a conversation with the individuals next to me. As the night unfolded, we learned Gloria and her son Nicholas (who was about my age) are from Lakeville? Lake City? such details became unimportant... both are fans of Loreena's. Nicholas is a wine consultant at a local liquor store, and met someone from the production team earlier that day as they tended to the needs of the traveling rogues by purchasing a single malt scotch. Conversation between the production member and Nicholas unfolded, until Nicholas was also the proud owner of two tickets, and two backstage passes! 2100 people in the sold out auditorium, and 4 of the 17 with backstage passes are sitting next to each other!

Nicholas and Gloria ended up being as much of a trip as Christine - Nicholas speaking with a relatively prominent British accent, having just gotten back from 3.5 years abroad (2 in Japan, the rest teaching in England), wonderfully open minded, and easy to chat with. Gloria is a kindergarten teacher, and I have no doubt in my mind the children love her.

After the show we went downstairs in the theatre, and met the other folks who also had backstage passes. We mingled while waiting for Loreena to come and join us. The experience was incredible (she plays a Yamaha because it's a workhorse, and she travels with her own piano.. yes, of course I asked.) Loreena is particularly down to earth, and beautiful in that peaceful, comfortable with her own skin sort of way.

It was a wonderful evening to step out of my typical environment, and remember why it is I love these events so much. The people were as varied as the music. As I said, the concert was incredible, but the interaction with the individuals we met was rich. We exchanged hugs and e-mail addresses with Christine, Gloria and Nicholas. Pictures were taken with Loreena, which Christine will send on to us. I'll post them once I receive them.

My conversation with Kevin on the way home was rich. Full of metaphors, (I may even post my newest version of a rose metaphor.. and no, it's not even sexual. ) vibrant language, and brilliant insight. The words weaved (no worries, the road remained stable) back and forth between topics, from his love live and the upcoming milestones in that relationship to the sociologists view of our evening, and everything in between...

No finer peace is found than through good conversation, music and relationships in the world...
Saturday, October 15th, 2005
1:01 pm
what witch?
Water Witch
You are a water witch. Beautiful and intuitive, you
draw your power from the water. You can be
tranquil and terrible at one and the same time
and might be described as "moody."
You appreciate literature and may be a
poet/writer. Graceful and powerful as the water
itself, the rest of us envy your ability to
love and be loved by others.


What kind of 'witch' are you?
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2005
2:49 pm
My March Birthday...
Found an interesting e-mail from a friend:

Body: Pick the MONTH that you were born in & put it on the SUBJECT LINE. Then re-post it AS YOUR OWN BULLETIN. Your friends might understand you better....

JANUARY:
Being born in January straight-up means your the most good looking person possible. Youve also got the best personality (bar none) and am an absolute pleasure to be around. You are probably a massive Burzum fan, and more than likely have an a very attractive partner (or three!). It is also more than likely that you have a massive record collection (that is better than anybody elses from any other month). YOu have a great choice in films, and may one day become a famous actor yourself - hell! youve got the looks for it!!! You are definitly more metal than anyone born in February (especially Simon from Seventh Cross).
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FEBRUARY:
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
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MARCH:
Attractive personality. sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.
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APRIL:
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. sexy in a way that only their lover can see.
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MAY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Totally BADASS. Best person you'll ever meet!
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JUNE:
Easy to talk to. Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone* always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. one guy/girl kind of person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. loves music. pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn.
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JULY:
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Hot. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
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AUGUST:
outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. no self control. kind hearted. self confident. loud and boisteroius. VERY revengeful. easy to get along with and talk to. has an "everything's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing. loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. loves to flirt. hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone". longs for freedom. rebellious whe withheld or restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring. always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming" or "beautiful" to a special person. stubborn. curious. independent. strong willed. a fighter.
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SEPTEMBER:
Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal and always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic. sexy but has brains.
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OCTOBER:
Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly.Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart.
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NOVEMBER:
Trustworthy and loyal. Very compassionate and caring. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun.Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty. Playful, secretive. Very emotional and takes alot to make angry. Meets new people easily. Fearless and independent.Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart.
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DECEMBER:
Loyal and generous. sexy. sweet. lazy but interactive. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Changing. artistic. a terrific friend. good listener

Current Mood: blah
Thursday, July 7th, 2005
10:31 pm
I am the Chariot

I am The Chariot

The Chariot often appears when hard control is or could be in evidence. At its best, hard control is not brutal, but firm and direct. It is backed up by a strong will and great confidence. The Chariot can mean self-control or control of the environment. This card also represents victory. There are many types of wins; the Chariot's is of the win-lose type. Your success comes from beating the competition to become number one. Such moments are glorious in the right circumstances.

For a full description of your card and other goodies, please visit LearnTarot.com


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Current Mood: lethargic
Tuesday, April 5th, 2005
2:34 pm
wow, let's hope not...
What will your Funeral be like?
by rashock
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You will die by:Terrible animal attack while you were out hiking in the mountains. Seemed that you made good animal food, definately a closed casket.
Death Date:October 4, 2063
Number attending your funeral?24
How much will you leave to friends and family?$2,971,733
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Monday, November 15th, 2004
10:16 am
So, back to the world...
I am not used to having something to update on a regular basis. And, honestly, life isn't all that interesting right now, that anyone needs to read daily updates...

So, Conrad moved in with me as of this weekend. Jason stayed last night as well... the house is a zoo with 4 people living in it, we'll see how long this lasts. Conrad's supposed to be there for about 3 months while his immigration paperwork happens. Jason... well.. he's Jason.. going where the wind takes him. Not particularly organized, but just moving through life...

I once again am a caretaker... I don't know if I have figured out how to play a different role in a relationship... I guess I'll have to work on that...
10:16 am
Interesting survey...


You Are From Neptune



You are dreamy and mystical, with a natural psychic ability.
You love music, poetry, dance, and (most of all) the open sea.
Your soul is filled with possibilities, and your heart overflows with compassion.
You can be in a room full of friendly people and feel all alone.
If you don't get carried away with one idea, your spiritual nature will see you through anything.


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