Thank you, Scott-that was very touching. I'm struck now by Leonard's poem, "Antique Song" "Too old, too old to play the part, Too old, God only knows! I'll keep the little silver heart, The red and folded rose. And in the arms of someone strong You'll have what we had none. I'll finish up my winter ...

I posted the following to a group of University of Wisconsin sports fans who I consider friends. It contains some personal history of my love of Leonard and his works, but I thought it might be a good start to a discussion of this wonderful book of poems and notebook entries. Just received the book ...

Dear Dar,
We will miss you and raise a glass in your honor!

Dear Lizzie,

Looking forward to seeing you and Peter. Sorry we missed your first event, but happy we have made many since then.

Hugs,

Joe & Anne

It is with great sorrow that I report that Arthur passed away on Monday, May 7th. Those of you who attended the Leonard Cohen Event on Hydra in 2002 and New York in 2004 will probably remember fondly Arthur and Bernadette. Here is a link to his memorial page for memories and condolences. https://www...

Thank you, Wybe! Very nice!

Excellent, touching photo. Thank you, Geoffrey!

I just returned to this topic and noticed that I had missed Anneporter's video-wonderfully done to a great song! Thank you. And I really enjoyed the accounts that Vickie and 4inthemorning linked to. They brought back many memories for Anne & I. It was a wonderful week for us in a city that we have c...

Cate, what a beautiful interpretation. Thank you. I think it is one of the most important songs on the album, and your comment helps ty it all together.

Joe

Happy Birthday, dear Jarkko! Hope you had a wonderful day and so looking forward to seeing you and Eija in Hungary and Montreal.

Much love,

Joe & Anne

Thank you for clarifying that. It seemed familiar but I thought it was the reference about "leaning across the old table" in his song. Still a very worthwhile interview and I would love to see the production.

Joe

I hope that they can make a recording of this-for those who didn't have the pleasure of seeing it. Perhaps, it will be performed where those of us who admire John and love Leonard can see it. Here is a great interview with John https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZVmyB21b0 Included is this new LC poem...

John, I just acquired this terrific cd-it is beyond excellent! I've been an Eric Andersen fan since my teenage years about the same time as I became a fan of Leonard. I highly recommend this recording-I've only listened to it twice (and once was in the car at too low a volume) but it is clearly an e...

Thank you, Hartmut-that's a great article! I loved this quote from Leonard: ‘Jenny, never question where love comes from. We have no control over these things. From a stranger, a mother, a dog, or that perfect mate, it comes from wherever it comes. You were lucky, in fact – everyone hopes to find lo...

Thank you very much Mat and I'm Your Fan for introducing the work of San Juan de la Cruz. It reminds me that Leonard referenced mystic poets such as "cloud of unknowing." And thank you to Diane, Ursula & Vicki for your continued discussion about the album. Boss, I think Doron can give you more detai...

Thank you, Linda for posting this. In addition to interesting reading, we plan to visit Montreal soon and it will be very helpful!

Joe & Anne