i hear the sirens..."an incredible story" - Please Read

dimitrispearljam
dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
edited November 2013 in The Porch
i have no words

incredible.......


http://ourlifebehindblueeyes.blogspot.g ... l?spref=fb
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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  • spearhead
    spearhead Posts: 600
    A lot of us here understand the deep personal connection to this band, and their music, and the community it has created. I love it when people communicate that connection like Crissy has done here. John Lennon said: "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." For those of us who heard the siren song of Pearl Jam twenty years ago, life has indeed happened in that time, and this is the soundtrack. I am so lucky to have heard the music and felt it as I have.
    I was alone and far away when I heard the band start playing!

    ...I was always a DeadHead, but when I first heard Winston Rodney, aka the Burning Spear, sing, I became a SpearHead too!
  • evsgjamm
    evsgjamm Posts: 2,110
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i have no words

    incredible.......


    http://ourlifebehindblueeyes.blogspot.g ... l?spref=fb


    Left a huge lump in my throat. Hey Dimi, just a thought - because this woman's story and blog is worthy of being seen by many fans on here, could I recommend a slight change to the title? I think a lot of people will just skip the thread because it looks like just another typical "Sirens" thread - Maybe add "an incredible story" or "must read" or "READ THIS BLOG" to catch more viewers.
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  • Trailchef
    Trailchef Posts: 27
    "Do you think, O blue-eyed banditti,
    Because you have scaled the wall,
    Such an old mustache as I am
    Is not a match for you all?

    I have you fast in my fortress
    And will not let you depart,
    But put you down in the dungeon
    In the round-tower of my heart.

    And there will I keep you forever,
    Yes, forever and a day,
    Till the walls shall crumble to ruin,
    And moulder in dust away! "


    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow from the poem The Childrens Hour

    "good thing about music...when it hits you feel no pain" Robert Nesta Marley
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  • fdixon
    fdixon Posts: 11
    Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to read this blog and give encouragement (this is my sister and I posted the original link). I wasn't sure how many people would follow the link, but I am sure that uplifting messages that are sent her way are greatly appreciated.
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    wow. very emotional stuff. good find dimi.
  • Given2Fly2012
    Given2Fly2012 Posts: 659
    Sooo painful, amazing story. There're some angels on earth...
    She holds the hand that holds her down...
    She will... rise above...
  • QuestionAuthority
    QuestionAuthority Idaho Posts: 327
    Thank you so much for sharing that.. puts alot of things in perspective!
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    edited October 2013
    evsgjamm wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i have no words

    incredible.......


    http://ourlifebehindblueeyes.blogspot.g ... l?spref=fb


    Left a huge lump in my throat. Hey Dimi, just a thought - because this woman's story and blog is worthy of being seen by many fans on here, could I recommend a slight change to the title? I think a lot of people will just skip the thread because it looks like just another typical "Sirens" thread - Maybe add "an incredible story" or "must read" or "READ THIS BLOG" to catch more viewers.
    great idea,thanks
    Post edited by dimitrispearljam on
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    Given2Fly2012 wrote:
    Sooo painful, amazing story. There're some angels on earth...
    this is so true
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    fdixon wrote:
    Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to read this blog and give encouragement (this is my sister and I posted the original link). I wasn't sure how many people would follow the link, but I am sure that uplifting messages that are sent her way are greatly appreciated.
    we thank you for this great lesson of life..give your sister all my love..thank you
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    fdixon wrote:
    Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to read this blog and give encouragement (this is my sister and I posted the original link). I wasn't sure how many people would follow the link, but I am sure that uplifting messages that are sent her way are greatly appreciated.

    I'm sitting here in my car with my own thoughts and tears streaming down my face. Amazing the connections that music can make when we need it most. Much love to your sister and her beautiful little boy.
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  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,509
    Holy crap this is incredible. Bump, bump, bump!
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    The older I get the sappier I get- probably a good thing! Tough to check out without getting a little blurry-eyed.

    Beautiful kids.

    I'll be hugging mine the moment I get today.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • nickburrows14
    nickburrows14 Posts: 858
    Really powerful stuff. Puts moaning about how far away your 10 Club seat is from the stage into context.

    Everyone on here should see this
    Happy up here in my tree
  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 13,263
    that was pretty moving. beautiful page. here's wishing all the best for her and her family.

    amazing the power music can have. how sometimes one song can just latch onto you at the right moment in time.
  • aurynsdad
    aurynsdad Posts: 863
    Nice followup post: http://ourlifebehindblueeyes.blogspot.c ... -love.html
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  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,509
    I really like her interpretation of the song as I never really looked at the sirens as being the bad guy? It makes total sense and gives a deeper darker meaning to the song which I won't forget. Best wishes to the family.
  • PJ88
    PJ88 Posts: 1,074
    I tried to post something on that blog page after reading it, but I couldn't. I am so overcome with emotion for that family. I am having trouble putting into words even as I type this. Life is so fragile....
  • lazloblue
    lazloblue Houston Posts: 738
    Lovely, just a lovely tribute!

    Thanks for sharing.
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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    i think this story, told countless times, with different names and faces is what drew most of us who have gravitated to this song right from the get go ... what is also amazing is how this song plays live ...

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