Hope you are ok…the hens worry, ya know… I’m starting to get the fever…it sets in every summer and peaks as the curtain rises. I’ll miss the Wolftrap love nest but the bigger venue will be something special. My wonderful hubby has volunteered to escort me this year, what a guy. Last time you ended with a rendition from F.U.N., how about the Pink/FUN duo with you and Ashley? I can dream…. Your mom would be so proud of you.
patmonahan:
I’ve reached a point in my life(due to age perhaps) that I have decided something crucial for my continuation. Inspiration! That’s what it all really comes down to for me. I am so completely bored with the uninspiring parts of life. It doesn’t have to be miraculous to be an inspiration. For…
patmonahan:
Pat, this poem pretty much sums it all up for me…. xx caroline
To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 
I’ve reached a point in my life(due to age perhaps) that I have decided something crucial for my continuation. Inspiration! That’s what it all really comes down to for me. I am so completely bored with the uninspiring parts of life. It doesn’t have to be miraculous to be an inspiration. For…
To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Great Spirit
Looking forward to showing the love at Jiffylube Live. Whenever Train pulls into Northern VA, the air is heavy with LOVE…you’ll feel it. love, caroline
patmonahan:
Help me transform to a better “me”.
Bring this gift in abundance, please.
Help me reach my highest potential.
Bring me inspiration, clarity and wisdom.
And rid me of any negative energy and bring me light and love.
Thank you!!
I decided
patmonahan:
I’m not going to complain anymore.
I realize that my complaints are really due to boredom. I have no “real” problems. Oh except when wifi is bad and playing Words With Friends is slow. *joke
Really I have nothing to complain about.
New rule(for me):
If its not funny and or it isn’t a reflection of my awesome life, don’t say it. Amen
Hope you guys are doing well.
Gonna write some songs next week. I’m real psyched!
Love, Pat
Pat, I never really thought of your “complaints” as complaining…maybe just venting, and actually quite sweet and very endearing. But trying to stay positive is always a good way to go. Looking forward to new Train songs….you’ve made my day!!!! love, caroline
patmonahan:
Love and thanks to
New castle, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, London, Wolverhampton and Tilburg!
Not a long tour but an incredible one for us. Thank you for you kindness, enthusiasm, love and forgiveness.
I was personally not in my best form but you reacted as if I was and that…
DOES THE LITTLE MERMAID WEAR AN ALGEBRA?
patmonahan:
Love and thanks to
New castle, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, London, Wolverhampton and Tilburg!
Not a long tour but an incredible one for us. Thank you for you kindness, enthusiasm, love and forgiveness.
I was personally not in my best form but you reacted as if I was and that…
DOES THE LITTLE MERMAID WEAR AN ALGEBRA?
patmonahan:
Love and thanks to
New castle, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, London, Wolverhampton and Tilburg!
Not a long tour but an incredible one for us. Thank you for you kindness, enthusiasm, love and forgiveness.
I was personally not in my best form but you reacted as if I was and that…
Happy Birthday, Handsome!!!! love, caroline
patmonahan:
in this very brief moment in time. What will we do? What obstacles will we have? What will our parents be like? What will we be like as parents? Will the glass be half full or empty? Will our genes make us weak or give us strength? Who will we choose to be?
Today in Glasgow I was likely going to…
Pat, I do believe that there is something to your belief that you were healed by the love coming from that audience. Having been to Train concerts the love is palpable - coming in and going out. Even when I think of the last time I saw you last summer that feeling returns to me and I am right back there again. It’s lightness- warmth I feel. Meditating in a group is often more powerful than meditating alone - there is something about being among all that positive energy.
I hope you continue to heal. If you need some rest, take it. Nobody will fault you, at least not your fans who only want you to be healthy both physically and emotionally. You mean much more to us than just the songs you sing. You give your all, maybe too much. I am always telling you this…
You were made to do what you are doing. No question. Balance is what is missing. We want to be hearing that beautiful voice for many more years so take a cue from this scare. Take care of your precious self. love, caroline
patmonahan:
Hawaii is my favorite place to spend time. While I was there I was surrounded by famous athletes and actors and I loved what I witnessed for the most part. NFL players from every team were such great guys. Zane Beadles from Denver, Chad Greenway and Toby Gerhart from the Vikings, Andrew Luck of…
So great to hear from you! You always give so much of yourself in everything you do… don’t be so hard on yourself if you have an ugly day. We all do except it’s easier for us. I’ve seen you when you were exhausted yet you’ve put on an A+ performance. I wondered how you did it. Maybe it’s time to give yourself permission to be human.
And yes, you were born to be doing exactly what you are doing. I am so glad you have persevered through the hard times and that you are now in such a well deserved place of recognition. Of course I know it all along ;)
love, caroline
