So true - Thanks Steve. I think some people are just into the "connection thing". And for those that don't return the wave, a myriad of reasons come to mind and on a good day, I beam "up" a prayer on their behalf. Happy people usually return the wave be it on a motorcycle or a bicycle.
Wonderful that you got to see him - he was such a gift and certainly heard a different drummer. Very refreshing. Coming out of a 22 year old, it said so much about how he was paying attention. Thanks Priscilla
I had never heard of the volunteer cycling group until a week ago--at our Canada Day parade. My neighbour coordinates it. I’m going to be a volunteer cyclist once the next training session roles around. And now
I’m going to call my step dad. That song made me cry.
The program seems to be a great opportunity on both sides. I'm glad you're gonna sign on AND that you recognize that "Hello in There" has a wonderful and enduring message that actually translates into action. That's about the best I could hope for. Thanks Kim
I have always loved Hello In There, thanks for reminding us of it today. As "they" say, growing old isn't for sissies. Invisibility increases with age. It can be pretty discouraging if we allow ourselves to consent to being invisible. We don't have to consent! Another John Prine song that addressed old age was The Dutchman. I love his lyric "long ago I used to be a young man, and dear Martha remembers that for me". Poignant!
Thanks for your comment Susan - and I couldn't agree more about the consenting to go invisible. I don't remember the Dutchman but I will certainly have to check it out - WHAT A GREAT LINE! and the sign of an enduring relationship where both partners are "fed"
Thank you. I got it wrong about who wrote The Dutchman. It was written by Michael Peter Smith, and made "popular" by Liam Clancy, Brendan Grace and Steve Goodman.
I just listened to the version of "the Dutchman by Michael P. Smith and it's another rich song about true love and aging. Most of us go through the aging process for better or for worse, but those who are loved through most of it are truly blessed indeed. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve asked myself why I wave to every biker I meet on my bike hikes. Some smile and wave back, some don’t. At any age I like to hear “Hello in there!”
I still laugh at my response to unreturned waves. Seinfeld moments! Waving from NH to all of my beloved cousins.
So true - Thanks Steve. I think some people are just into the "connection thing". And for those that don't return the wave, a myriad of reasons come to mind and on a good day, I beam "up" a prayer on their behalf. Happy people usually return the wave be it on a motorcycle or a bicycle.
I wave to everyone; it's such a tiny action that communicates everything.
AND - thank you so much for restacking
Thanks Joelle - "A tiny action that communicates everything -" So True
I can't hear that song without tears flowing. I had the honor of hearing John Prine 4 mos before his death, 11/19 in Concord, NH. I miss him!
Wonderful that you got to see him - he was such a gift and certainly heard a different drummer. Very refreshing. Coming out of a 22 year old, it said so much about how he was paying attention. Thanks Priscilla
I had never heard of the volunteer cycling group until a week ago--at our Canada Day parade. My neighbour coordinates it. I’m going to be a volunteer cyclist once the next training session roles around. And now
I’m going to call my step dad. That song made me cry.
The program seems to be a great opportunity on both sides. I'm glad you're gonna sign on AND that you recognize that "Hello in There" has a wonderful and enduring message that actually translates into action. That's about the best I could hope for. Thanks Kim
I have always loved Hello In There, thanks for reminding us of it today. As "they" say, growing old isn't for sissies. Invisibility increases with age. It can be pretty discouraging if we allow ourselves to consent to being invisible. We don't have to consent! Another John Prine song that addressed old age was The Dutchman. I love his lyric "long ago I used to be a young man, and dear Martha remembers that for me". Poignant!
Thanks for your comment Susan - and I couldn't agree more about the consenting to go invisible. I don't remember the Dutchman but I will certainly have to check it out - WHAT A GREAT LINE! and the sign of an enduring relationship where both partners are "fed"
Thank you. I got it wrong about who wrote The Dutchman. It was written by Michael Peter Smith, and made "popular" by Liam Clancy, Brendan Grace and Steve Goodman.
I just listened to the version of "the Dutchman by Michael P. Smith and it's another rich song about true love and aging. Most of us go through the aging process for better or for worse, but those who are loved through most of it are truly blessed indeed. Thanks for sharing.