tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post8999954746348186163..comments2023-11-03T16:24:37.505-04:00Comments on NBTA: The Reach * A note from Jean Fogelbergnbtahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06057770400533137775noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-42256466529744151672023-11-03T16:24:37.505-04:002023-11-03T16:24:37.505-04:00As usual in my awareness of Dan and his amazing ab...As usual in my awareness of Dan and his amazing ability to touch those of us who appreciate his skills as a musician, songwriter and singer; I was late to the party; thank you Jean for letting us get to know not only Dan, but you the woman who captured his heart in a way that no one else possibly could, through your amazing words and the depth of feelings present in each and every story., Thank you Jean, I am so glad you are doing well.Michael Schroedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-33401574574895199432021-08-15T08:59:28.286-04:002021-08-15T08:59:28.286-04:00Thank you Jean for your beautiful words. I've...Thank you Jean for your beautiful words. I've gotten to know the man behind the music and his beautiful soul. Keep writing and singing his praises. I can't tell how much your writings mean to me. Thank you truly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585258515370471487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-644278362821956732016-09-26T09:59:16.767-04:002016-09-26T09:59:16.767-04:00Dear Jean,
"Thank you" is not enough. &q...Dear Jean,<br />"Thank you" is not enough. "wish I had a chance to meet him" "I loved his music"" one of the greatest songwriters/story tellers" "what a beautiful man" - - - - all those things are true. With all due respect I humbly submit that I have "known" this mans soul for over 30 years. I understand the excitement of the chartbusters, but often in my life, I've chosen the less popular - sometimes unknown cuts to wrap my emotions around. Such as (Billy Joel - You're my Home)(Roger Whittaker - One Another)(Art Garfunkel - All I Know). It has always been my opinion that many artists who don't actually achieve superstardom are at a slight career disadvantage because they don't sing for the glory and fame. Dan always topped my list in that category. Anyone who knows me knows that The Reach has been my life long favorite song (of ANY musician), and I always felt a little embarrassed because most of them don't "get it". At long last - I ran across this letter of yours that revealed the importance of the song to Dan. Just imagine how vindicated I feel now that I know my favorite song meant so much to him. I wish I could have thanked him for the song that often saved my life. And so I thank you too Jean, for sharing your private moments - I never would have known. - Tom CrawfordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-34241081724963169202015-01-29T21:59:20.830-05:002015-01-29T21:59:20.830-05:00The passage of time does nothing to make that mome...The passage of time does nothing to make that moment any less special... <br /><br />Dan's music, his love of wild things and his genuine goodness will always be with us. This blog alone got me to dig out my guitar, and learn "The Reach." What a beautiful song done perfectly by a beautiful man.<br /><br />Thank you Jean for sharing with us that beautiful afternoon...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684449279077167657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-9634275378655980492013-04-19T10:19:18.231-04:002013-04-19T10:19:18.231-04:00My partner and I stumbled over here by a different...My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web <br />address and thought I might as well check things out.<br />I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to going over your web <br />page repeatedly.<br /><br />Also visit my blog :: <a href="http://deadlingerwiki.fr/index.php?title=Healthy_Steak_Foods_For_Lower_Carb_Dieting" rel="nofollow">diets that work fast for women</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-14237625777021166042013-01-02T15:04:57.644-05:002013-01-02T15:04:57.644-05:00Hello! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow ...Hello! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that would be okay. I'm undoubtedly enjoying <br />your blog and look forward to new posts.<br /><i>Here is my web site</i> <b><a href="http://clearskinmaxreviews.co.uk/having-a-friend-working-out-with-you-provides-an-incentive-for-you-to-persevere-when-you-begin-to-tire-or-become-frustrated-24/" rel="nofollow">clearskinmaxreviews.co.uk</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-88533918490922576252012-11-17T20:50:55.828-05:002012-11-17T20:50:55.828-05:00Jean, Thank you for sharing such private and beau...Jean, Thank you for sharing such private and beautiful moments. The love you and Dan shared is evident that it was genuine and the way we should all love one another. Dan Folgelberg was truly loved by millions of people but the love you two shared outshines it all. You are so generous and kind to open your heart in the way you have. <br />Barb Sturgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616888787543886943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-25659618253575515882012-11-17T20:49:09.773-05:002012-11-17T20:49:09.773-05:00Jean, Thank you for sharing such private and beau...Jean, Thank you for sharing such private and beautiful moments. The love you and Dan shared is evident that it was genuine and the way we should all love one another. Dan Folgelberg was truly loved by millions of people but the love you two shared outshines it all. You are so generous and kind to open your heart in the way you have. <br />Barb Sturgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616888787543886943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-31325933856637258162012-10-11T04:01:49.993-04:002012-10-11T04:01:49.993-04:00Jean,
Thank you so very much for writing this note...Jean,<br />Thank you so very much for writing this note. Dans music meant so much to me and ever since he passed from this existence, I've felt his spirit on my heart. After hearing the news of his passing, I always felt incomplete. I guess in some stubborn way I was refusing to let him go. But this beautiful story of the day, the Reach and the love you all shared as you committed his ashes to the Reach was what I needed as a fan. I did indeed feel a part of it. Thank you Jean. Nothing but good thoughts being sent your way. I will always miss the way Dan wrote, through music, the very tapestry of my life. However, I fondly look back at that Tapestry and say "Thank you Dan" I miss him. But He's still with us and always will be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-21057907258094458042012-10-11T03:54:08.516-04:002012-10-11T03:54:08.516-04:00Jean,
Thank you so very much for writing this note...Jean,<br />Thank you so very much for writing this note. Dans music meant so much to me and ever since he existence, I've felt his spirit on my heart. After hearing the news of his passing, I always felt incomplete. I guess in some stubborn way I was refusing to let him go. But this beautiful story of the day, the Reach and the love you all shared as you committed his ashes to the Reach was what I needed as a fan. I did indeed feel a part of it. Thank you Jean. Nothing but good thoughts being sent your way. I will always miss the way Dan wrote through music the tapestry of my life. I miss him. But He's still with us and always will be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-90750380750023567492012-06-30T17:40:29.447-04:002012-06-30T17:40:29.447-04:00Dan Fogelberg has left an enormous circle of "...Dan Fogelberg has left an enormous circle of "romantics". Sensitive, creative thinkers were attracted to his lyrics and melodies, and now there is such a huge void. there was a strong undertone of everlasting spirit in his words and in many ways his songs were nondenominational parables that spoke of undying love, fallen doves that flew away, and souls that transcend the body. For this reason, I really don't feel that he is gone. But many of us would really love to know his mortal story. A biography that provides detailed incidents would be so insightful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12117823400785112244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-2538969607099139062012-06-30T05:55:51.276-04:002012-06-30T05:55:51.276-04:00I've read this before, but long ago ... someho...I've read this before, but long ago ... somehow stumbled upon it again this morning while surfing the world wide web on my phone. The words made me feel a part of this moment and I am so very grateful ... it's also very cool to see how far you've come since this occurred and how much has changed in my own life. Full circle...thank you Jean...and Dan...mariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158399005231132107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-70998119607209968812011-02-28T10:04:10.091-05:002011-02-28T10:04:10.091-05:00I truly feel that I was there Jean. I can't te...I truly feel that I was there Jean. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you chose to share this very special moment with all of us who loved Dan so very much.<br /><br />Tom KohlmeyerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409180294287672054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-63265339720104636202010-05-14T17:32:01.299-04:002010-05-14T17:32:01.299-04:00Pine and balsam from her woods
it arouses my sense...Pine and balsam from her woods<br />it arouses my senses<br />becoming aware to the quality of life<br />and to Mother Nature's gift<br /><br />The salty brine scent of the sea<br />from the lowest of tides<br />makes me yearn fo my home away from home<br /><br />MDI is my sanctuary and I've been to Deer Isle and Stonington. I can see why Dan loved it so much.ALLIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068078296023297252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-41444929357946042782010-01-07T19:45:52.531-05:002010-01-07T19:45:52.531-05:00Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your ol...Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-84828257364186392952009-09-17T21:18:22.220-04:002009-09-17T21:18:22.220-04:00His words are inscribed in my soul forever. thank...His words are inscribed in my soul forever. thanks for sharing your intimate moments with us. What a wonderful experience that must have been!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-62019084236768584792009-05-03T12:24:00.000-04:002009-05-03T12:24:00.000-04:00I have assimilated Dan Fogelberg over the years to...I have assimilated Dan Fogelberg over the years to the extent that he is part of my fiber and identity. There is a spiritual premise about him...constant signs posted before me in my life and my loves. He has always been with me, and remains so despite the passing of his beautiful physical aesthetic. Though having never experienced his carnal touch, his omnipresent spirit made love to all of his followers'souls.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11120883959682794133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-51559661781142254842009-03-22T11:56:00.000-04:002009-03-22T11:56:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing those beautiful thoughts. Y...Thank you for sharing those beautiful thoughts. <BR/> <BR/>You are so blessed to know, and to have known, such love, closeness and emotional intimacy in your life.<BR/><BR/>Dan was, is - a special artist to me. His music rests within memories I hold close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-88043818352488117432008-09-16T21:02:00.000-04:002008-09-16T21:02:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your heart Vicky.Dan was a tale...Thanks for sharing your heart Vicky.<BR/>Dan was a talented man. God gave him a wonderful gift(s) and thankfully, we were able to share in them.nbtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057770400533137775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-10536460073519388362008-09-16T20:16:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:16:00.000-04:00I was a good friend of Dan's in high school- we we...I was a good friend of Dan's in high school- we were in plays and speech tournaments together and I heard the Coachmen a lot and he sat next to me in art class and signed my yearbook and taught me how to draw a robot. I could go on and on. As time passes I remember so much about him. His locker was next to mine for three years. Dan became very famous quite fast and I never knew how to send a message. My daughter heard Dan a few years ago at Interlochen where she studied cello. She was 12 and her cabin buddies all wanted to yell at the end of a song- Hey Emma's mom says Hello !<BR/>Of course I have no idea what Dan was like after he became an adult- I saw him for the last time when he was 20 but I can imagine. I have felt such a loss at his death. I think its because he had this marvelous confidence. Most kids in high school feel awkward and goofy but Dan had an amazing sense of self- looking back I see now that this ease was what I feel is lost in his death- I miss knowing there is someone in the world with incredible intelligence and who trusted and believed in himself and the result was this magical music- maybe not even the physical music but how his energy and spirit radiated through his music. On second thought he could be very goofy-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-80722519790852433592008-08-16T00:27:00.000-04:002008-08-16T00:27:00.000-04:00Dear Jean, My heart has been heavy with the passi...Dear Jean,<BR/> My heart has been heavy with the passing of Dan. Strange, since I never had the honor of meeting him A dream never to be fulfilled. But through his music, he has been a significant part of my life for over 30 years. Thankyou so much for sharing your most intimate moments of a very personal day. As you eloquently wrote about your day, I felt you were inviting me along to help honor Dan and it felt very personal to me too. What a wonderful person you must be to share this time with his fans. God Bless you. LinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-44518354999977626792008-08-15T19:45:00.000-04:002008-08-15T19:45:00.000-04:00wonderful....I did feel a part of it.wonderful....I did feel a part of it.Ruth W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02872826558388096728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853460.post-24664133351483368882008-08-15T09:34:00.000-04:002008-08-15T09:34:00.000-04:00Thanks for picking up on this and forwarding it. "...Thanks for picking up on this and forwarding it. "The Reach" has always been one of my favorite songs, and it often plays in my mind.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243556175159888380noreply@blogger.com