You’re living in hell. We all are. But your experience is more hell-like. I can’t imagine the cacophony of thoughts & feelings, each trying to establish priority, but I can empathize. You’re always stronger than you think you are. Sending hugs & enormous karma that this is resolved in the best way possible for all of us. We’re standing by you Mary.
Mary, you keep me sane. I'm so frightened by the state of our country, I feel like I'm losing my mind. Please keep shouting your views and insights. You are brilliant, and we so need your input.
Spotify says I’m in the 95th percentile for listening to Sheryl. “A Change Would Do You Good” is always an instant recharge.  Hang in there Ms. Mary.
I've lost count of the number of times I've listened to her second album. Stone-cold classic - and something happened to her voice between the first album and this one where...I don't know, it just sounds like she fully arrived here, both with her vocals and the songwriting...
"Redemption Day" was the first song I ever learned to fingerpick on guitar.
You sound like you're also a Diana Krall kind of person. How about Joan Armatrading? Kim Carnes? These are names who've been around for a while, but their music is really timeless! And yes, Sheryl Crow has evolved into a really fine soulful musician.
Mary, Great Highlighting Sheryl Crow, Excellent Artist, A Lot of people forget that her music was scored throughout the Movie "Erin Brockovich" which was a perfect pairing, As Is The January 6th Committee and The DOJ Finally Pairing as it should've for a while, New Federal Grand Jury Questioning Mr Short and Mr Jacob from Mike Pence's Team, It feels like Justice Comes, Love your newsletter, Your Fan John Pillin
I felt better since it was announced yesterday that Marc Short, an aide to Mike Pence, testified before a DOJ grand jury. Also, today, it was reported that the DOJ is also investigating Donald which makes me feel much better, too.
' “The Difficult Kind,” from Crow’s third album, The Globe Sessions, is a mournful, elegiac examination of how impossible it can be to escape another person’s old ideas about us, no matter how much we’ve changed. And how hard it can be to move beyond that loss. '
Mary, you could say to the difficult person that you are meeting them in the current year (2022) and ask them what year do they live in since their memories are tied to that year or decade. Then, if they think you are weird for saying this, you could identify the 2016 election or January 6 as the dividing "time" for how you are today.
I can't even imagine how many times I listened to her second album and how long it's been since I did that. I was listening to a tape then I think. I definitely need to do some downloading.
You’re living in hell. We all are. But your experience is more hell-like. I can’t imagine the cacophony of thoughts & feelings, each trying to establish priority, but I can empathize. You’re always stronger than you think you are. Sending hugs & enormous karma that this is resolved in the best way possible for all of us. We’re standing by you Mary.
Mary, you keep me sane. I'm so frightened by the state of our country, I feel like I'm losing my mind. Please keep shouting your views and insights. You are brilliant, and we so need your input.
These surely are the days…😒. Gonna go listen to some Tracy Chapman now. Take care.
More Like Natalie Merchant and 10,000 maniacs "These are days", lol
These Are Days is such a joyful song, I love it so much. (Despite your intended sentiment, which I understand)
Even though it was a joke I also love "These Are Days" also, it was just low hanging fruit.
I like it too - a weird juxtaposition in my mind
Yep, feeling her music as well 🎼
Spotify says I’m in the 95th percentile for listening to Sheryl. “A Change Would Do You Good” is always an instant recharge.  Hang in there Ms. Mary.
She is definitely underrated.
I've lost count of the number of times I've listened to her second album. Stone-cold classic - and something happened to her voice between the first album and this one where...I don't know, it just sounds like she fully arrived here, both with her vocals and the songwriting...
"Redemption Day" was the first song I ever learned to fingerpick on guitar.
You sound like you're also a Diana Krall kind of person. How about Joan Armatrading? Kim Carnes? These are names who've been around for a while, but their music is really timeless! And yes, Sheryl Crow has evolved into a really fine soulful musician.
Aside from her music, the best thing Sheryl Crow did was dump Lance Armstrong.
I forgot how much I love this song of hers! Thanks Mary! And thanks for all you do to to help us see and realize the Good In Us.
Good health to you and all who read your thoughtful words!
Mary, Great Highlighting Sheryl Crow, Excellent Artist, A Lot of people forget that her music was scored throughout the Movie "Erin Brockovich" which was a perfect pairing, As Is The January 6th Committee and The DOJ Finally Pairing as it should've for a while, New Federal Grand Jury Questioning Mr Short and Mr Jacob from Mike Pence's Team, It feels like Justice Comes, Love your newsletter, Your Fan John Pillin
Thank you, Mary, for your Twofer Tuesday post.
My favorite song by Sheryl Crow is "If It Makes You Happy".
I hope you feel better.
I felt better since it was announced yesterday that Marc Short, an aide to Mike Pence, testified before a DOJ grand jury. Also, today, it was reported that the DOJ is also investigating Donald which makes me feel much better, too.
' “The Difficult Kind,” from Crow’s third album, The Globe Sessions, is a mournful, elegiac examination of how impossible it can be to escape another person’s old ideas about us, no matter how much we’ve changed. And how hard it can be to move beyond that loss. '
Mary, you could say to the difficult person that you are meeting them in the current year (2022) and ask them what year do they live in since their memories are tied to that year or decade. Then, if they think you are weird for saying this, you could identify the 2016 election or January 6 as the dividing "time" for how you are today.
I suggest to you Richard and Mimi Farina - their song from 1966 - House UnAmerican Activities Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4YYuSon9DA
I was standing on the sidewalk, had a noise in my head.
There were loudspeakers babbling, but nothing was said.
There were twenty-seven companies of female Marines.
There were presidential candidates in new Levis jeans.
It was the red, white and blue planning how to endure.
The fife, drum and bugle marching down on the poor.
God bless America, without any doubt.
And I figured it was time to get out.
Well I have to b'lieve that in between scenes, good people.
Went and got em done in the sun, good people.
Tourist information said to get on the stick.
You ain't moving 'til you're grooving with a Cubana chick.
So I hopped on a plane, I took a pill for my brain,
and I discovered I was feeling all right.
When I strolled down the Prado, people looked at me weird.
Who's that hippy, hoppy character without any beard?
Drinking juice from papayas, singing songs to the trees.
Dancing mambo on the beaches, spreading social disease.
Now the Castro convertible was changing the style,
a whole lot of action on a blockaded isle.
When along come a summons in the middle of night,
saying, "Buddy, we're about to indict."
When I went up on the stand with my hand, good people.
You've got to tell the truth in the booth, good people.
I started out with information kind of remote.
When a patriotic mother dragged me down by the throat.
"If they ask you a question, they expect a reply!"
Doesn't matter if you're fixin' to die.
Well I was lying there unconscious feeling kind of exempt.
When the judge said that silence was a sign of contempt.
He took out his gavel, banged me hard on the head.
He fined me ten years in prison, and a whole lot of bread.
It was the red, white and blue making war on the poor.
Blind mother justice, on a pile of manure.
Say your prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance every night.
And tomorrow, you'll be feeling all right.
I can't even imagine how many times I listened to her second album and how long it's been since I did that. I was listening to a tape then I think. I definitely need to do some downloading.
And Sheryl Crow ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love her music!
Agreed! Thank you Mary