Remembering JOHN...
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SusyLuvsPaul:
HauserPlenty:
[Nancy] Mairs broke a lot of those rules, felt constantly guilty, and then..."Learned to thrive in the care of" a God who "asks for the single act that will make transgression impossible: LOVE." The best reason to be good is to want to be good. Internal change requires relationship. It requires love. "Who can be good, if not made so by loving?" asked Augustine. When [he] made the famous statement, "If you but love God you may do as you incline," he was perfectly serious. A person who truly loves God will be inclined to please God, which is why Jesus and Paul summed up the entire law in the simple command, "Love God." --Philip Yancey, "What's so Amazing About Grace"
Very beautiful sentiment. True, too. I was surprised Paul McCartney said that. (LOL) Yoko popped up in my facebook news yesterday talking about the last two days she spent with John. It was very sad. She said a "fog of death" enveloped them that Sunday, but "we never spoke of it." Suddenly that night John began "saying beautiful things to her" that made her cry. Although on a sugarless diet she went out and bought him chocolates, which he loved, and he was happy with her gesture. The next day was a full schedule with recording of Double Fantasy resuming at 6 p.m. after interviews, photo shoots, etc. She recalled that people weren't happy as they'd have preferred a John only comeback album, but he fought for her to be included. He wanted a "man woman dialogue" on the album, she said.
They were not recording for Double Fantasy the last day of his life. That album came out in Nov. 1980! They were recording Walking On Thin Ice (Yoko's single) Either you quoted her wrong, or Yoko is "misremembering" like Paul often does!
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Yeah I purposely refused to post on the day of Lennon's death, too hard of feelings still. I mean not really but its a sad day. I was 3 when he died but I seriously remember that night! we were up really late wrapping Xmas presents, me my mom and my godmother, and I remember my dad delivering the sad news, and all I remember is the emotions and noticing everyone crying, so crazy the impact John had on people. and that's cool I can remember that cause Ive learned everything that created that. crazy.
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You're correct, Nancy R. Yoko kept talking about "Walking on Thin Ice," she said John loved it and kept singing and playing it.
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Indeed, Yoko did mention "Walking on Thin Ice" in a Rolling Stone article, but it might crash your wetware so I won't quote it here. I'm still repartitioning mine after reading it... Thank you for the quote; it's actually quite gratifying to pass on Philip Yancey's sentiments...having drifted across my...transom...as they have....
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HauserPlenty:
Indeed, Yoko did mention "Walking on Thin Ice" in a Rolling Stone article, but it might crash your wetware so I won't quote it here. I'm still repartitioning mine after reading it... Thank you for the quote; it's actually quite gratifying to pass on Philip Yancey's sentiments...having drifted across my...transom...as they have....
I know you're writing in English, but I have no idea what you're talking about!
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Where DO they all come from indeed?... Sorry to be so cryptic, luv, but I can't say much else other than to recommend you read Rolling Stone's "Remembering John" issue. If I quoted it out of context, it might cause a reaction which, if you're not ready for it, could be hurtful. And I wouldn't want to do that, especially here. I will say that I've nicked computer language and adapted it (somewhat) to the human brain...i.e. "wetware" and "repartition". A thought on "misremembering": It must be easy to do with a memory almost full. When you get a 404 (file not found), that's one kind of wetware crash...although there are many others! Right, back to the topic then: Now that I'm 40, I realize that's only as long as John Lennon lived. I feel indebted to him, somehow, and wish only the best for him and 'is mates, wherever they may be. I was too young to know who he was...I had to ask... About three years later, I nicked mum's Beatles wreck-chords, and...well, ears were all I needed. Love, I am still trying to understand. Faith is the key. I wish I could have met the man. But maybe someday I'll get to meet the people who knew him best...dreams do come true, or so it seems. I've got hope, though...and I guess that'll have to do.
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HauserPlenty:
Where DO they all come from indeed?... Sorry to be so cryptic, luv, but I can't say much else other than to recommend you read Rolling Stone's "Remembering John" issue. If I quoted it out of context, it might cause a reaction which, if you're not ready for it, could be hurtful. And I wouldn't want to do that, especially here. I will say that I've nicked computer language and adapted it (somewhat) to the human brain...i.e. "wetware" and "repartition". A thought on "misremembering": It must be easy to do with a memory almost full. When you get a 404 (file not found), that's one kind of wetware crash...although there are many others! Right, back to the topic then: Now that I'm 40, I realize that's only as long as John Lennon lived. I feel indebted to him, somehow, and wish only the best for him and 'is mates, wherever they may be. I was too young to know who he was...I had to ask... About three years later, I nicked mum's Beatles wreck-chords, and...well, ears were all I needed. Love, I am still trying to understand. Faith is the key. I wish I could have met the man. But maybe someday I'll get to meet the people who knew him best...dreams do come true, or so it seems. I've got hope, though...and I guess that'll have to do.
I have read "Remembering John" many moons ago (I have it somewhere) so quote away! I reread this thread and your post and think I understand the rest now. (the word "transom" was not in my vocabulary though, but I get the gist!)
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"Transom" was a Spinal Tap reference... But I've been called a fool, and I've been a fool. One must be a fool in order to be wise. But the bigger fool theory applies to those who don't know when to let it be. Besides, the manual states: Thou shalt not hack into one another's wetware... If you have any questions, please contact your system administrator... ...Or peel back the onion, one layer at a time, until all that's left is the universe. See if you can do so without tears in your eyes...I couldn't.
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HauserPlenty:
"Transom" was a Spinal Tap reference...
I love Spinal Tap! Saw it when it first came out (the movie I mean)
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Greetings BEATLES fanatics! I hope that your Christmas and New Years will be a happy one. December 8, 1980 will be a date that will forever be remembered in world history! This December 8 will be on a Monday, the same exact day that John died on. Just imagine, on Monday, December 8, 1980, at 11:07 PM Eastern Time, that was the very moment that the world lost John Lennon. I believe that it would be a fitting tribute to John if we all have a moment of silence at that very moment. Please join me.
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I prefer to remember John on October 9th, his birthday, rather than December 8th, his death day. I try very hard to forget that horrible day. I think many others feel the same way.
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I celebrate John's Birthday on 9 October but I also celebrate his death as well. I remember 8 December just like many people remember Kennedy's death on 22 November 1963. I remember the saying: remember where you were when Kennedy was assassinated? Where were you when Lennon was assassinated? I understand where you are coming from beatlesfanrandy, as well as all of you, my fellow BEATLES fanatics, in those early years after John was gone, I chose to forget since the pain was awful. I cried for weeks. But time heals, you may never forget, but time will heal. Its just that this coming Monday means so much more now since John perished on a Monday night. Its just my opinion.
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In some ways, it's even more painful now, when you see how much Paul has done since then, and everything John has missed.
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favoritething:
In some ways, it's even more painful now, when you see how much Paul has done since then, and everything John has missed.
I feel this way, too.
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^^ I feel that way. i ii iii
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So tonight in memory of John I made a wish: http://imaginepeacetower.com
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Reat in peace John Gone but never forgotten
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With love John. You're missed.
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It' s easy. All you need is love. We miss you, John.
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You will ALWAYS be the leader of The Beatles to me, Johnny. Miss you more with each passing year.