new journal entries - Page 2

GardenStateGirlie · #16 07-25-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by catinthedark

I'm trying to figue out if Stevie's mother is implying that Iraq/Saddam Hussein was responsible for September 11th. I hope not, if this is going to be the information Stevie brings to the world.

(I am not dumping all over her, by the way. I think it's wonderful that she is visiting all these soldiers. God knows, no one from the Bush Administration is). It just infuriates me to see this kind of ignorance, which I blame solely on the Bush Administration and its mis-education of the American people - and it frightens me that more of this propaganda could be spread.

With all due respect, Barbara is an 80 something year old woman with a different view of the world. I think it's best to concentrate on the fact that Stevie took the time to go and see these people as opposed to turning this into another political thread that perhaps has more merit on the chit chat board (no offense to you at all, Cat so please don't take it as such).

catinthedark · #17 07-25-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

With all due respect, Barbara is an 80 something year old woman with a different view of the world. I think it's best to concentrate on the fact that Stevie took the time to go and see these people as opposed to turning this into another political thread that perhaps has more merit on the chit chat board (no offense to you at all, Cat so please don't take it as such).

No offense taken at all. As I said, I wasn't dumping on Stevie. Just voicing a concern. And wondering if it's a view Stevie shares.

StevieNicksEO17 · #18 07-25-2005, 11:37 PM

Wow, Stevie. That woman has a huge heart. That's all I can say is wow.

LiquidBlue5000 · #19 07-25-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catinthedark

I'm trying to figue out if Stevie's mother is implying that Iraq/Saddam Hussein was responsible for September 11th. I hope not, if this is going to be the information Stevie brings to the world.

(I am not dumping all over her, by the way. I think it's wonderful that she is visiting all these soldiers. God knows, no one from the Bush Administration is). It just infuriates me to see this kind of ignorance, which I blame solely on the Bush Administration and its mis-education of the American people - and it frightens me that more of this propaganda could be spread.

you know something Cat?? i was thinking the same thing when i read this... sounds as if Stevie's mom comes from the same camp who believe that Saddam Hussein was an immediate threat to this country (which clearly he was NOT)...

i always believed Stevie to be more liberal in her beliefs.. but it seems her parents, or at least her mom may be more conservative...

i just hope she didnt convince Stevie that this war was for our benefit and it was a GOOD thing

ok.. let me stop, before i really get into this and create a political battle on the Ledge

StevieNicksEO17 · #20 07-25-2005, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by littlecricket2

Hmmm...hey Tiff, are you out there? Stevie didn't write about the woman soldier she met who was pregnant (and Stevie bought her a ton of baby stuff) and the woman ended up dying,

. Was this at a different facility than Walter Reed, I wonder? Stevie only mentioned men in her journal entry, so maybe only men were at this facility. I'm confused.

Hey, Miss G., could you share what you're talking about??

golden braid · #21 07-25-2005, 11:52 PM

I love Stevie. It's amazing that she takes the time out of her busy day to give something of herself to others who are in need. She gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

darklinensuit · #22 07-26-2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by catinthedark

No offense taken at all. As I said, I wasn't dumping on Stevie. Just voicing a concern. And wondering if it's a view Stevie shares.

Even if she did, she would not be public about such a political hot-button. I'm sure her message will focus on the plight of the troops.

- Jake

Johnny Stew · #23 07-26-2005, 12:49 AM

Stevie takes a lot of crap for being a pampered little rock star. And she is a pampered little rock star.
But she also has a heart of gold... compassionate, empathic, generous, magnanimous. Even after all these years of fortune and fame, she still wears her heart firmly on her chiffon-dripped sleeve.

Whatever faults she may have, I have always been very proud to say, "I'm a Stevie Nicks fan."
But now more than ever.

Kelly · #24 07-26-2005, 07:26 AM

Stevie has such a huge heart~~ I am proud to be a fan of hers. She is always an inspiration.

As far as political views, Barbara comes from an entirely different generation and I do not think Stevie believes Iraq/Saddam was responsible for 9/11. I am not getting that Barbara does necessarily either, from the little blurbs Stevie posted. Even if Barbara does think that way, I doubt Stevie does. Stevie's message is not about that, it is more about spreading love and thanks to the specific soldiers.
This talk about Barbara reminds me of Javier's Q and A, where he describes going to Stevie's door with Lindsey in the late sixties. Barbara made some bizarre comment about the boys "should be off at the war" or something like that. Of course I did not hear the context in which she said it but the comment itself sort of offended me. (if indeed she said it..I have no reason to think Javier would lie though)

Anyway..this stuff should be left for chitchat. The focus should be on what an amazing woman Stevie is. We should all strive to be as giving, loving and kind. What an inspiration.

littlecricket2 · #25 07-26-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by littlecricket2:
Hmmm...hey Tiff, are you out there? Stevie didn't write about the woman soldier she met who was pregnant (and Stevie bought her a ton of baby stuff) and the woman ended up dying, . Was this at a different facility than Walter Reed, I wonder? Stevie only mentioned men in her journal entry, so maybe only men were at this facility. I'm confused.

Posted by StevieNicksEO17:

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Hey, Miss G., could you share what you're talking about??

Hi Jessica (and everyone),

It's a long story and I have to run off to grad school, but I will post more (if Tiffany doesn't beat me to it) later tonight.

mcboo · #26 07-26-2005, 08:09 AM

i'd hate to see politics put a dark cloud over this whole thing......

What a cool thing Stevie did, she has no motives. That should be an example to all of us (me, especially!)

LET'S GO SPREAD SOME PEACE AND LOVE TODAY!!

(sounds better than cleaning the house, doesn't it?

)

gldstwmn · #27 07-26-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by xxxdeborahxxx

Stevie's Journal entries regarding her visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center

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Friday July 8th, 2005
Washington, D.C.

Today started out as normal as any other day~ misty but sunny~a day off for me and my band~ a time to rest from a tour that began last May~ a sweet day in Washington, D.C.~ Except forâ€¦this was the day I chose to go to the Walter Reed Hospital and visit with the boys back from Iraq~ a few hours to spread my magic and give away some of my music~ sign some rock & roll t-shirts~ and come back home for an early night because tomorrow we fly to Charlotte for a show and then back here to play D.C. on Sundayâ€¦ How simple my idea of this day now seems. I look at life through the eyes of a rock and roll fairy princess who lives for nothing more than to sing a song~ break a few hearts~ and fly on to the next city and do it all againâ€¦until today.

I walked into Walter Reed today a single woman with no children~ I walked out~ a mother, a wife, a girlfriend, a sister, a daughter, a nurse, a patientâ€™s advocate~ a changed woman~ what I saw today will never leave my heart. The boys of Iraq~ (and a few older ones, too).

And the families~ the father who showed me the shrapnel they took out of his son~ and then took his medals and laid them at his childâ€™s feet~ such a beautiful fatherâ€¦in so much pain, but always hopeful~ his son will make it~ and I believe thatâ€¦

The father who said - "His eyes are closed, but he hears you. See, his hand is making the sign of "Mahalo"~ his eyes are closed, but those tears mean he sees you~" I made him promise to listen to my music~ he promised. And his mother, I felt her pain more vividly than I have ever felt the pain of a motherâ€™s love in my whole life. I told her I could only imagine what that would be like. I hugged her for a long time thinking that maybe if I didnâ€™t let her go~ we would just wake up from this dream. But war is real~ itâ€™s not a dream~ and I had to let her go. That was hard. I felt some of my spirit leave my body and go over to her; I hope she felt it tooâ€¦Mahalo, I wonâ€™t forget youâ€¦

And the momâ€™sâ€¦oh yes, our moms just never give upâ€¦they just sit there and pray and make promises to God~ "if you will just bring him backâ€¦just take meâ€¦" and they mean it. And standing in those rooms with them I meant it tooâ€¦whatever it takes, God, just do it.

And the sistersâ€¦I have a brother. He is 5 years younger than me, but he is still my baby. Even the thought of him being taken from me drains the joy from my body~ and the world would be joyless. I saw that in those little sisters eyes~ "you canâ€™t have my brotherâ€¦he is too young; we have only just begun to live. So I pray for these boys to gather their strength and their angels about them and come back to us. I pray that these brilliant doctors that surround them are able to work the miracles that are needed here. I place a circle of white light around them~ like a million white candles burning for their recovery and their strength and their determination to come back to usâ€¦

So beautiful....

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Originally Posted by xxxdeborahxxx

Tuesday Night, July 12th, 2005
Miami, Florida

I read my words to her, as I have done so many times before, and I cried. How could this happen? What can I do? Mom, they are so young, I just canâ€™t stand itâ€¦She listened, as she always has, and began to weave her wisdom around me. She said~ whatever it takes to keep war from our shores. Whatever it takes to keep 9-11 from happening again. Itâ€™s all about freedom and our way of life. I asked these same questions when I worked at the prisoner of war camp in World War II~ whatever it takes to keep war from our cities. These young men are, in no uncertain terms, fighting for our freedom.

Sigh.

WWII was about keeping war off of our mainland. Again 9/11 has/had nothing to do with Iraq. Although this war is about our way of life and our dependence on foreign oil.

Hawkeye · #28 07-26-2005, 12:09 PM

First of all, this is one of the absloute nicest things Ive ever heard a celebrity do. Any of them can give money, but Stevie took the time to spend time witht these people and did it out of her own heart. Shes great. But I really had to laugh at the part I highlighted

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Originally Posted by xxxdeborahxxx

Stevie's Journal entries regarding her visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tuesday Night, July 12th, 2005
Miami, Florida

I finished that last sentence at 3:30 last Friday night. I was so tired, I could write not another word~ we had a show in Charlotte the next day and I needed to go to sleep. But I couldn’t sleep. The faces of my new found injured friends haunted my thoughts~ so I called my mother in Phoenix knowing that she would listen to what I had written and calm me so I could sleep. I read my words to her, as I have done so many times before, and I cried. How could this happen? What can I do? Mom, they are so young, I just can’t stand it…She listened, as she always has, and began to weave her wisdom around me. She said~ whatever it takes to keep war from our shores. Whatever it takes to keep 9-11 from happening again. It’s all about freedom and our way of life. I asked these same questions when I worked at the prisoner of war camp in World War II~ whatever it takes to keep war from our cities. These young men are, in no uncertain terms, fighting for our freedom. So what you can do, Stevie, is love them and visit them and most importantly, tell the world what you experienced so that people know what these boys have given up. Your job here has always been to bring information to the world through your songs~ and to your audiences when you talk to them. This visit to Walter Reed Hospital is another stepping-stone in your life. You had to see it to believe it~ and now go tell the world.

Yes, Stevie's songs are a never ending well of information. Witches, Gypsys and Heartbeats driving you mad are so informative. And would we know ANYTHING about the gulf war if Stevie wasnt born in the desert???