Comments on Please Come Flying: Harry Nilsson: Think About Your Troubles

:) This might be one of those it-depends-where-you...

2009-11-11T15:14:22.110-05:00

:) This might be one of those it-depends-where-you-began situations. I grew up loving the movie, and so of course, when I listen to the album (which I have, a number of times), I love it, but it feels to me like it's missing so much. I wonder if, had I come at it the other way around (like you), I would feel quite differently!

Thanks for your reply! I've been watching clips fr...

2009-11-11T10:56:40.714-05:00

Thanks for your reply! I've been watching clips from the video since I posted that comment (the first time that i've revisited The Point in all these years and the first time i've seen the video), and am struck by how relevant the theme is to our work -- we're able to reach "unreachable" kids because we have that essential humanity and empathy you feel through the story and the music ... but I do have to say I think that while the movie added something to the album it also detracted. Did you ever hear the album, start to finish? Do you mind if I labor this point here? :) I have never forgotten the Point, and seeing some of your other posts and themes I think we're pretty like-minded.

Hi Mary-Helen. Thanks for stopping by. Isn't it am...

2009-11-11T08:54:36.604-05:00

Hi Mary-Helen.
Thanks for stopping by. Isn't it amazing how sometimes just coming across the right song, or the right book, or the right piece of art at the right time can change *everything*? I'll look forward to reading about your organization.
Take care,
Josephine

sorry that was such a messy post, i neglected to e...

2009-11-10T16:04:39.061-05:00

sorry that was such a messy post, i neglected to edit it first :)

When I was in my late 30s and pretty darned lost, ...

2009-11-10T16:03:19.538-05:00

When I was in my late 30s and pretty darned lost, I got a hold of the album and listened, and listened, and listened. About 30 years later, now that I'm no longer lost, I can only believe it was one of the responsible beacons -- for me, the essence is that we all have a point even 'tho what feels like your whole community may not acknowledge it ... and for me, the point now is to try to be be a part of that beacon for kids. Hmm, sounds smultsy, but it's not. I have loved your posts since I searched "now everybody knows that when a body decomposes ..." and finding your site. I invite you to also look at ours (www.emtah.org is the site of our nonprofit; www.merge-education.com is what we're developing to disseminate our program) because I think you'll like it as much as I've enjoyed yours. Thanks!

Arrow was a Pointer mix to make the tale/tail even...

2009-10-24T10:38:36.197-04:00

Arrow was a Pointer mix to make the tale/tail even better. I do believe the dog was a complete spaz and showed no obedience to anyone (he wasn't blue, either).

Dog memories are the best...

Feeding your dog you glass of chocolate milk when you're 4 seems like a good idea. According to my mother, the results weren't so great.

Dan P

That's such a great image! And Arrow is one of the...

2009-10-17T19:59:13.750-04:00

That's such a great image! And Arrow is one of the coolest names for a dog. Ever.

Believe it or not, I used to sing this song to my ...

2009-10-17T14:03:41.069-04:00

Believe it or not, I used to sing this song to my cat when I was around 10-12 years old - when I was feeling down. The cat would sit there and listen to the whole thing. I miss the cat (BooBoo), Harry Nilsson and being 12!

BTW, our dogs name was Arrow.

Dan P