A consultant is someone who takes the watch off your wrist, then tells you what time it is. The session waxed and waned with reason and eloquence, each of us by turns expressing the advantages and flaws, which boiled down to this essence:
Me: I dont wanna.
She: You gotta.
She got under a thick layer of reluctance by simply saying that it's not about me, it's about the songs.
Sneaky, that woman, and worth every dime I owe her.
We're counting down the days/hours/minutes until your performance here (in a co-bill with Danny Schmidt) this Saturday, March 14 - thanks in advance for gracing our stage!
Long time, no see (or hear.) We have a new venue in Valdosta that looks as if it's going to be the sweet spot we've all been yearning for. A coffee house called Magpie's. Martha and I went to hear Sam Pacetti Fri. night. It's a comfortable room with a little stage area, adequate seating, not cramped. Sadly, there were few people out for the music last night. Hopefully that will change as people learn about it. It's in close proximity to the mall and I-75 which puts it in a better location than downtown for people to find. Maybe you will add it to your list of potential venues.
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From one friend of Howard Zinn to another — Thanks for adding me. ¶ People hear only what they want, so facts alone won't wake them; they need inspiration too. ¶ This world's evils have a common root: Bullies, liars, thieves, murderers — in market, government, & elsewhere — believe we're all separate, motivated only by self-interest, greed, fear. They want us to share that belief. They use it to justify themselves, to keep us apart, to shape the world's political & economic systems, perpetuating war & poverty. Their power comes not so much from cabals as from incessant propaganda that we hardly notice, implicit in the background assumptions of tv & newspapers. ¶ But you & I have found a better light inside ourselves & our friends. It's in everyone, if we can just wake them; we're all one flesh & blood. Let's spread that vision, for until we do our other advances will be minor & temporary. Theists & atheists alike, let us sing of our brotherhood. ¶ Peace & communication are one subject, not two, & no one can know that subject perfectly until we all do. To teach anyone anything, you must lead them out of the maze of their preconceptions; but that means they must teach you their maze, which requires leading you out of yours! ¶ The outcome of the ideological struggle is not yet determined, so no one can afford to be just a spectator. Join the movement, if you haven't already: get involved in whatever way feels right for you. We must all learn from one another; each of us knows only part of the song. Question authority. Keep fighting, loving, hoping, singing. Hand in hand, we may still be able to heal this world. ¶ The flag of the USA, once a symbol of democracy & freedom, has now come to stand for plutocracy, consumerism, imperialism. Small flags are being sold in grocery stores, in anticipation of July 4. I'll wear mine upside down. ¶ Peace, love, hope, revolution. More details on my web page. — Eric
Thanks for adding me to your friends list. Since I found your music yesterday I have been telling family and friends about it. I have not seen a CD advertised on your page, is there one??
Hey, thanks for the add. My family and I enjoyed listening to your music at Vicki's scout cabin "house party". I was the one with the little boys. I hope she does another one soon. Nice meeting you.
Hi Nick, thanks for adding me. I'm glad you (although reluctantly) got a Myspace site... because your music is worth sharing. Sorry I missed your last show, but I know I'll see you around. Best, Arlene
Hi Nick, just dropping by to say hello. I also wanted to ask whether you were planning to put Workin' up on your player? It's one of my favourite songs of yours.
Hi Nick, Thanks for being a friend. I'm one of the ladies from the Suwannee (Mama Sarah has the RV and we camped behind the music hall the first time we met you.) We also went to the Hildegard's show in Valdosta when the people were so, so rude. I sent a letter to the editor of the paper and they published it. It may not change things, but I was able to express my feelings. I also haven't been back since then. I hoped someone from the venue would tell everybody to shut up and they didn't. Oh well. Some people just have no manners. Hopefully we can see you down the road again somewhere in a place we can actually listen to your music. Take care and safe travels, Sal
