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Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by jim

jim — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:21:28 +0000

I listened to the tape at home today, without the noisy car, without the wind from the open windows, and it’s much easier to hear that it’s him. He still sounds young, but it’s interesting just how much of his personality didn’t come through, simply because there was too much background noise. Not only that, but I think my car’s tape deck must play things fast; the timbre seemed right, but the pitch was too high. On my tape deck at home, there is no question it’s him.

Also interesting: the tape with my dad’s handwriting on the label does not have any meditative narration on it. It’s just two soundtracks plus some bonus Tomita (lord knows why, I think Mom hated Tomita). But the tape with my handwriting on it does have his voice. I wonder if the original tape did eventually get stretched or chewed up. Wouldn’t surprise me, I think she played it a million times.

Somewhere in this world, I imagine there must be some recording of my mom’s voice. Oh what I wouldn’t give to have it.

Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by karla morrisseau- ronco

karla morrisseau- ronco — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:19:05 +0000

Jimmy,
I knew and loved your parents well. I am sooo sorry to hear your dad passed .My heart goes out to you, Buddy and Kathy.Your mom fought the fight with all her heart and soul. The tape is just a small sample of the testimony of your fathers love and devotion to your mom. That is something many people never see in their life time . Cherish that they had a great life and love together and had 3 great kids. you are their legacy. Honor them by living and remembering. God Bless

Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by jim

jim — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:58:35 +0000

The crazy thing is, when I started writing this post yesterday, and indeed when I decided to listen to the tape at all, I had no idea what the date was. I only realized about a half-hour after I posted today, that it’s June 5th, the 18th anniversary of my mom’s passing. Sometimes the brain just knows things before you do, and points you in the right direction.

Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by Julie Forbes

Julie Forbes — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:46:52 +0000

Jimmy,

We love you so much and miss you. Julie

Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by Sue Matthews

Sue Matthews — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:29:47 +0000

Your timing couldn’t be better-I’m having a bad day, today. Made me feel better to hear this. I’ve lost so many people close to me and to be able to here their voice again would be so precious. I know due to the circumstances a lot of memorabilia was not passed on so I’m happy to hear that you have this for yourself and your siblings. I was friends with both your parents and have fond memories of both of them and maintain great respect for how they dealt with such misfortune. They would both be so proud of the fine and talented man you have grown into. I know it must be bittersweet to listen to this but still a great treasure. Thanks for reminding me of the value of meditation, especially today. I’d like to think they are looking over your post and smiling.

Comment on A Twenty-Year Old Meditation by Maria C

Maria C — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:49:41 +0000

Jim, I’m almost at a loss for words. I’ve always known you to be a smart and caring guy, but the way you wrote this just blew my mind. You have a gift for writing. It brought tears to my eyes. I was close to you at the end of your mom’s life. I remember how hard that was for you and your family. I didn’t know until months after that your dad had passed. You have experienced great loss at a young age. I envy your spirit. This was an absolutely beautiful tribute (for lack of a better term) to your parents. I can’t begin to imagine how much you miss them both. They were wonderful people. I’m very happy that you found this tape and can now share such cherished memories with your family. We can all only hope we find love like they had, may they both rest in peace. Now they are together forever.

Comment on We are the greatest country in the world. by jim

jim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:37:42 +0000

The majority of my heated discussions happen when a left-leaning friend posts a link to a politically-charged story, with or without comment. Of course, this brings out their friends and/or family who lean more to the right. I comment, they comment, we engage each other in dialogue, and I try to take the high road while they often take the low. Now, clearly, my first mistake is in discussing this stuff with strangers on the internet. But this also happens amongst my own family members — we don’t all lean to the left. Which is fine, and we’re doing pretty well at being respectful of each other’s opinions…but it’s a hard balance to strike.

One thing I try not to get into, though, is a battle of statistics. Always a losing battle. As the saying goes, there are three kinds of lies — lies, damned lies, and statistics. I’d rather base a debate in logical assertions, and try to find cracks in the understanding of the thing. It’s the only way anyone has a chance of being heard.

Comment on We are the greatest country in the world. by Mat

Mat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:16:19 +0000

Wow! This is incredible. I’ve just recently lowered myself to a Facebook debate with some young, Southern moron and you’re absolutely right: It’s spewing out words like “communism” while talking about how great this country was during the previous administration. Ugh, I feel sick thinking about it.

I’d like to go on about this for paragraphs, but sadly I think like you. This choir preaching crap is getting old, eh?

I’d say that maybe taking the government’s hand out of all things would be fun experiment that would prove just how useful it can be in the right places, but I don’t think cutting off our nose is such a good idea. Plus, I LIKE getting mail.

Comment on If your parents are not dead, TALK TO THEM NOW by Elaine Giamona

Elaine Giamona — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:19:13 +0000

Thank you so much for this great article. And the discussion about Betsy McCaughy… having worked for attorneys in a past life, I know the power and value of an advance healthcare directive (AHCD or Living Will). So many families end up in court over what to do… when the parent can no longer speak for himself or herself. And the doctor is powerless without a legally authorized decision.

Comment on The Whistling by Sean Thomas

Sean Thomas — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:41:02 +0000

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attn Matthew Green: you have buried the lede, my man