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Post by smoothie2 on May 24, 2006 0:36:41 GMT -5
Hi Palma, First, my sympathy in the loss of your uncle.He sound s like a very special man. I'm sorry you must endure this time of greif. I'm sure you must have great memories of him. I now must apologize that I just now read your fourth life story and you are one wonderful gal! I must say I admire your courage and persistence in sticking with the music biz since it sounds like a very tough biz to be in. I look forward to reading all your posts when they will be posted soon once again on the site. Thanks so much for sharing yourself with us! ;D And now the reply from Richard about the possible demo that was made (perhaps it was done)..why wouldn't it be done... This is a wonderful time for you. I look forward to hearing more from you. take care smoothie ;D
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Post by GoodOldDreams on May 24, 2006 0:46:12 GMT -5
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Post by palmapascale on May 24, 2006 14:06:22 GMT -5
Hi Smoothie and Good Old Dreams! I was excited to see I had messages from the two of you, and that you enjoyed reading Part 4. Inside, I'm laughing to think about all the "dirt" I didn't dish in Part 4...all the "back stories" that would get me in trouble if I wrote them all in COMPLETE DETAIL! But we don't want our site to become the National Enquirer, do we? (or DO WE??) Gee, Good Old Dreams, do you think GAMBLIN' MAN should be posted? I'll have to get some technical help with that, but it's something to think about (MTV would be Mini T.V.) Thanks for your great words. Yes, I DO feel like Barry Manilow...I totally related to that guy from the first time I saw him. We both believe in REAL MELODIES! Gee, how outdated!
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Post by smoothie2 on May 24, 2006 23:04:17 GMT -5
Hi Smoothie and Good Old Dreams! I was excited to see I had messages from the two of you, and that you enjoyed reading Part 4. Inside, I'm laughing to think about all the "dirt" I didn't dish in Part 4...all the "back stories" that would get me in trouble if I wrote them all in COMPLETE DETAIL! But we don't want our site to become the National Enquirer, do we? (or DO WE??) Gee, Good Old Dreams, do you think GAMBLIN' MAN should be posted? I'll have to get some technical help with that, but it's something to think about (MTV would be Mini T.V.) Thanks for your great words. Yes, I DO feel like Barry Manilow...I totally related to that guy from the first time I saw him. We both believe in REAL MELODIES! Gee, how outdated! I'm sure there's much you could have told in your story...but no I don't think we need Natl' Enquirer stuff! Have you ever met Barry Manilow? Truly love him I do.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on May 25, 2006 18:27:46 GMT -5
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Post by BethMosior on May 28, 2006 18:39:34 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on May 28, 2006 21:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by ps11932 on May 29, 2006 12:54:09 GMT -5
Indeed, you are to be commended for your persistence, and for not losing sight of your dream and work even amidst the difficulties and sever challenges. One of the Proverbs says that "a person's gift will make room for them", and this is so true. And what you told Horace 8 years ago has a lesson for us, that (paraphrasing) we can focus on the quality and beauty of what we do and the fame will come in due time. As great as your art is- and I would think thistrue for everyone, whether an artist, a teacher, a plumber, an accountant or what have you- is that the greater treasure is in the people whose lives you influence for the better along the way- and there are thousands of them! Thanks- everyone is encouraged by your work and presence.
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Post by smoothie2 on May 29, 2006 23:50:21 GMT -5
Indeed, you are to be commended for your persistence, and for not losing sight of your dream and work even amidst the difficulties and sever challenges. One of the Proverbs says that "a person's gift will make room for them", and this is so true. And what you told Horace 8 years ago has a lesson for us, that (paraphrasing) we can focus on the quality and beauty of what we do and the fame will come in due time. As great as your art is- and I would think thistrue for everyone, whether an artist, a teacher, a plumber, an accountant or what have you- is that the greater treasure is in the people whose lives you influence for the better along the way- and there are thousands of them! Thanks- everyone is encouraged by your work and presence. ???Very true ps11932...and well stated!
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Post by smoothie2 on May 30, 2006 0:23:47 GMT -5
LOVE ME FOR WHAT i AM is such a beautiful song and Karen's voice fits it perfectly.
I read the lyrics today, and it struck me that probably just about everyone can surely relate to the message of the song. As Karen( ) sings it, she's the main partner in this relationship and she feels rather smothered by it. She wants her fella to make a real commitment, she's afraid he's only using her to get what he wants. ???and so , anyway, when I hear the song, I first mostly think of a relationship I had where I didn't let go because at the time the guy was the only one seemingly, who I could really talk to and seemed to understand. I loved him, and I really feel he felt the same. *********************************** Ok...to sum it up, even though I kept hanging on, I did feel somewhat smothered and trapped. I think to some degree he felt the same. The whole thing for both of us was wrong. ....(the devil and the deep blue sea...fix) Even though LOVE ME FoR...came out on the album "Horizon" long before that guy, I guess I see now that we filled each others' fantasy.....finally it came about that I ended things, since it surely didn't look like he ever would. God knew the mess I was in and answered my prayer to help me end it.s And so, it came about that I had to move quite some distance from him. It was painful. But that was for the best. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>and so I just had these thots scattered around and I apologize for rambling so .... ;D
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jun 1, 2006 21:59:04 GMT -5
Here I am again, with more sad news.....Palma e-mailed me today and let me know about the loss of a dear friend of hers. His name was Joe. Palma, Joe and Fred Guarino (Palma's engineer and owner of Tiki Recording Studios) just completed a project together....Joe was very young - only 58. According to Palma and without going into the details, Joe was a very special individual that was truly a very dear friend. Palma, we, this Carpenters Online family, are uniting with you in thoughts of love, comfort, peace and understanding. Remember the words of a wonderful songwriter who said "God's Hands will never let you fall." We're all with you. Wishing you peace, Tim
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Post by smoothie2 on Jun 2, 2006 0:00:31 GMT -5
Palma, part 4 was brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to let us in all the details. It's a super read...full of information. You're the best! OH YEAH - I DARE YOU to turn Gamblin' Man into DVD for mass consumption. We'd love to see you star in your own Music Video. Sign me up!!! Tim Thanks Tim for this information, though sad. My thoughts are surely with you Palma and I think Tim stated how we all feel. You must feel overwhelmed by yet another tragedy. But I do think that time does heal. Joe was an important friend You were blessed by knowing and working with him and vice versa. take care with love, smoothie
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 2, 2006 1:10:10 GMT -5
My prayers, thoughts and condolences to you Palma and to Joe's family and friends.
Thank you Tim for keeping us informed.
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Post by ps11932 on Jun 3, 2006 14:11:13 GMT -5
Thanks, Tim, for the info. and we shall surely be in prayer for Joe's family, and for Palma and other friends. Death hits us hard every time- thankful that we can count of comfort and strength from above, and onthe support of friends.
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Post by BethMosior on Jun 3, 2006 20:30:40 GMT -5
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Post by beaner on Jun 4, 2006 10:40:50 GMT -5
Dear Palma,
Let me express first my deepest condolences on the loss your uncle and your friend Joe. My prayers are with you.
Also, thank you for being a big part of our forum. I have been a part of this forum for quite some time but as of late have only been able to come on now and then but as very glad to get to know you through these wonderful site.
I have listened to your song "He's there, She's there" once a while ago and loved it but most recently listened to "Free of You" and absolutely love this one. I wish Karen were still here to sing your songs as I can hear her performing this one for sure.
Great job!
Sincerely,
Beaner (Mary Ann)
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Post by palmapascale on Jun 10, 2006 0:18:33 GMT -5
Hi Mary Ann (Beaner)! Thanks for your kind words about my Uncle Iggy, and my dear friend, Joe. This site is such a lovely place to "receive" friends...although we don't meet face to face, the soothing effect of such kind words reaches the heart just the same. I was thinking about the song "FREE OF YOU" just yesterday, and hoping the lyrics were as clear to my listeners as they are to me...the song is about that awful time we have all had when we love someone, but don't want to be bound by that anymore, because it has become too painful. "I can't take what you've been givin', this is no way to be livin', oh, what happened to the beauty of our love? Everyday I see it dying, and half of me is trying to save it, and half, to let it go." Have you been there? We girls could set up a chat room about the ins and outs of romance, and clog the whole website, no? Tell me more about yourself when you have time. How far upstate do you live? I know it's beautiful there, and peaceful. Know I am thinking about you tonight. Palma
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Post by palmapascale on Jun 10, 2006 10:36:43 GMT -5
A warm thank you to my dear online friends, PS11932 (Mr. Illinois!), Smoothie2, Beth and Rick;forgive me for not responding in a timely way to your messages of condolence. I did read them and benefit from them so much a few days ago, when attending Joe's services. PS11932, your inspirational words were so meaningful, and the fact that you all stand by in a quiet way for me gave me strength. I sang at Joe's funeral, the song from the BROKEN CUP, "Don't Be Afraid" and hoped I would not be too emotionally overwhelmed to not be able to get thru it. But I was amazed to be able to sing it clearly, without choking up, so that the others who were mourning Joe could hear the words of hope: the HE is always with us, even when we don't see HIM. I guess that could mean Joe as well as God, but it was written to mean God. Smoothie, I read with alot of interest your thumbnail sketch of your former relationship and how the "fantasy" played into it. My comment is, I think without the "fantasy" component, most of us wouldn't participate in relationships at ALL! We should, as they used to say on Saturday Night Live, "discuss amongst yourselves!" What a story we all could tell.
Beth, you send the most beautiful on line sympathy cards and other greetings as well. If you've never gotten one from Beth, everyone, you don't know just how SWEET this girl really is. As sweet as her Bunny, Hope!
Rick, all this is not possible except for you and your continuing efforts and time on behalf of this website and all of us. Still waiting for that music from your archives. Quiet but deep, eh? My personal thanks to you again, as always.
Love, To All, Palma
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