Comments on: A DAY IN MY HOME TOWN

By: Mike Hinkle

Mike Hinkle — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:51:07 +0000

I’ve read your biography on IMDb which states the following: Oh Henry Fonda’s love of the Theater: I’m becoming obsessed with his presence in my head, because my dad adored theater. He didn’t talk much, but he would talk about how he loved the immediacy of a live audience. I was never comfortable enough in my own skin 45 years ago to be able to understand it. I just wanted to escape. And now it’s like, ‘Oh Dad, I wish you were here and alive, so I could say to you: “I get it! I’m finally able to experience what you were talking about.”
I can relate to this high feeling you get from live theatre from my experience of playing sports in front of a live audience when I was younger. Knowing that the people were there to watch me perform, whether I ended up either the hero or goat, was priceless. I’m currently employed as an operator at a wastewater treatment facility which is a great job especially in this recession because everyone needs to use the John, but nobody in their right mind is going to watch me work like someone watches a performer in front of a live audience. I miss that type of high so much that I’ve I started taking acting lessons. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but 3 weeks at the New York Film Academy were very fullfilling.
Good luck with your dreams! Mike Hinkle

By: Ellen Wood

Ellen Wood — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:33:18 +0000

Jane, thank you! Your autobiography convinced me to share a (shameful) secret from my high school days in my book, “The Secret Method for Growing Younger.”

On another note, I’m on the planning committee for the New Mexico Conference on Aging and it would be an honor to have you as keynote speaker at our next conference in August 2010 in Allbuqueque. 1500 attendees. You have done so much for fitness and your heart and soul make you a very special person with much to share. Besides, don’t you get a little homesick for New Mexico?

By: peekaabo

peekaabo — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:34:43 +0000

Jane the picture of you,Tulea and Scott Peacock is lovely and one can feel the warmth of the cuddle literally coming off the PC screen.

Kind of off-topic but those cactus plants on the table look rather like spooky UFOs…
Bisous!

Jeanne

By: Bill Hillman

Bill Hillman — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:07:22 +0000

Jane, I love your blog as much today, as when you first started. They are all just so terribly interesting. What a great start to another book, and a great diary.
B

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:05:12 +0000

Dear Jane,
I just discovered your website last evening, and I’m thrilled to be here! Looking forward to reading your past blogs and catching up. Your autobiography was the best, the most insightful, the most honest I’ve ever read. The issues you faced growing up were and are so like mine, it’s scary! What an inspiration you are and what a force for good you are in the world! We’re about the same age, so I’ve “grown up” with you, while enjoying your work so much! God Bless!

By: chad

chad — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:41:53 +0000

I’m in MA and one of my grad students is from Atlanta and had never heard of Scott’s place. She loved it and appreciated the idea. I admire him. I know he struggled a few years before he found what he loved. I alway enjoy stories like that esp. when they turn out well. He seems very well grounded and must be a wonderful friend. I love pimento chees spread and it’s a hard thing to find in New England unless you make it at home. lol Scott’s I’m told is a cheesy dream.

By: Susan K.

Susan K. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:28:22 +0000

So glad you had a chance to get back to Atlanta even if it was for a short visit! We’re always happy when you’re here!:) Your idea for a fund raiser for G-CAPP sounds great! Sounds like it will be fun at the Georgia Dome in the spring!!

Your lunch with Ted sounded interesting! It’s nice that you two can still be friends! I still haven’t eaten at Ted’s Montana Grill, but I hope to soon. I know you must miss your friends and family here, but it’s nice that you can come back often!

We’ve had so much rain in Atlanta this fall! I’m sorry to hear that your offices were flooded because of broken pipes! I’m sure sorting through files for five hours was a headache!:(

You’re going to have a birthday soon!:)I hope it will WONDERFUL, and that this coming year will be filled with many happy memories for you!:) Wishing you a very Merry Christmas too!

Take care….from Atlanta!

By: James F. La Croce

James F. La Croce — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:39:37 +0000

In your tour you failed to note what you called a unique moment in your tour – your bodyguard, a Catholic priest, was pounced on and pummeled to the floor by one of his female parishioners. I would have expected that this exceptional event would have been noted in your account. At present I left the priesthood, and am now an 80 year old married layman who has just published a four act story about Jesus, Man on a Mission – one not unlike yours in its intense focus on the least and on nonviolence. Despite our age we’re still graced with the energy to fight the good fight. That is a great grace.
Paricia McGrady, the niece of Phil (P.J.) Hickey gave me your blogspot address.

If interested in JESUS, MAN ON MISSION check out my blogspot, http://jesusmanonamission.blogspot.com

All the best to a great activist! Jim La Croce

By: Vet

Vet — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:43:43 +0000

Yes I like to know how you never been brought on charges for selling out your own country. Going over to vietam. Then selling out our troops for your own gain. War is not fun, but you dont have to help the enemy. So what made you any different. You stood up protested. Made your sign baby killers, but then you went over to vietam. Said it was for peace. You sold out Americans. So really you help the enemy be babie killers. Those men who fought for our country were americans and had wifes, girlfriends, moms, dads, and kids. so how it feel to kill jane. What u going ot say when god asked you that Question.

America’s Vet’s God bless.

By: KD

KD — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:02:49 +0000

Are those barrel cactus loving Atlanta!? Hope you break that world record, that sounds like a fun thing to do. I’ve been using your CD’s for years now, and am looking forward to some new ones.

I love hearing about the many foundations you and Ted and his family have going, it makes me much more positive about our world.

They are making a western movie here, the dh(dear husband) is a player, and they need more help tomorrow with more people coming in, I’m excited to help out, it’s always fun. I wonder how many westerns you and your father made at the Old Tucson and susidiary sets here in AZ!

The 12th was my B-day. I wasn’t in a lot of joy for this 56th! It’s just kind of a middle one not for celebrating but waiting on the 6-0! I hope the 60′s are as fun, I’ve had a blast in these 50′s.