Grateful Dead

Yesterday I had an epiphany around dealing with all the uncertainty about these shows...tickets, travel costs, lodging, etc. I realized I had totally lost sight of the real purpose. That I am truly excited and ecstatic that the band has put this amazing series of shows together at all. And that, just like in the old days I will figure it all out somehow, someway. I'm a writer so I decided to write. And I plan on writing every day until the shows begin - using my energy to flashback on this incredible band and community and how significantly and indelibly my life has been impacted by the music and its people. I would love to share this with all of you. My first two posts are --- I Had One of those Flashes: Why My New Plan for the Grateful Dead 50th Is No Plan At All --- On My Hands and My Knees: How I Got Thrown Into a Dead Show you can find me at http://open.salon.com/blog/formermayor Peace Friends Beth

Sorry you got a rejection letter yesterday. Don't give up! Any idea why your ticket request got the "pink slip"? I'm worried about what I'll find in my PO Box on Monday when I go into town. . . Hang in there.

The Golden Rule & Random Acts of Kindness. Life is very simple and fulfilling if these are your compass points. This is the big picture. Imagine a world where these two things are the first things that come to mind in all aspects of life. If you can imagine it, it can then become reality.