patmonahan:I’ve been on a trip. I was feeling shaky, insecure, lonely in that hotel room. I crawled into bed and dialed up my trusty playlist…the one that always soothes me and makes me feel content and whole and good. Thanks, Pat. I love you. caroline
After having 6 kids, my parents took a breather. Can’t blame them. Breather? With having to take care of 6 children, how could anything sound like a breather? Yeah, good point. Well, anyway six years passed and then voila! There I was. Precious, isn’t he.
My dad said I was mature even as a baby,…
patmonahan:I’ve missed you. Love hearing from you even if it’s not clear…sometimes those are even better. It’s hard to keep on top and that seem to be what you’re feeling. Just know that you will always be tops with me. It’s mutual respect - we feel it and you must too. I already have my tickets for the summer concert!
I keep writing blogs and tossing them out because I’m not clear enough in my words to you at the time.
I’ve written about the past and SF and Johnny Cash and all sorts of things but nothing has seemed worthy of sending.
I haven’t been ignoring you, I’ve just been cloudy in the point lately.
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Happy Easter Pat! #1 on Countdown too! xx
patmonahan:
I’m always excited when you’ve written a new blog. This one…..mmmmm… so Norwegian Wood…. (Love) feels good at first -even better when you’ve turned to snow - peaceful, secure, honest – no games. Just wait. One of my favorite lines …. seeing familiar places, faces in my pile of coffee grounds…. oh yeah and the rest of the lines to that song. The words you write leave me either totally baffled, totally happy, totally miserable but always so grateful for them and for you and that remarkable talent.
Driving away from Nashville towards who knows where to write with a possible new friend. The further I get from town, the more snow and the less people. Yes, I said snow. I remember driving and driving and as you would expect I eventually had no reason to have a mobile phone because it was…
patmonahan: I guess nobody ever really knows how another person feels inside. I wish someone would have taken her under their wing and truly loved her. Maybe they tried but she just didn’t feel it. I will be watching the Grammys tonight and I know it will be a moving show. Musicians are simply the best. The night you won for DoJ and paid homage to your mom was such a breath of fresh air and you have never let me down. Even when I “turn to snow” I’ll be listening to Train! Thanks to you Pat for letting us into your heart. love, caroline
There aren’t better singers than Whitney Houston. Not now. Not ever.
She was very special. Sometimes the most fragile objects are the loveliest.
We have all missed that greatness that she has been keeping from us long before today when she moved on the the non-physical life. Being a prisoner…
patmonahan:
What a wonderful tribute to your father and mother. You are who you are because of them and your family. I was thinking about the occasions when families gather together… for a wedding, a funeral. We remember the weddings but fleetingly but there seems to be a deeper bond formed during the sadder times, at least that’s what I have felt. We go about our busy lives saying that we cherish our families and we do but we learn the true meaning when we are together for a sad occasion. I wish you and your family all the best as you process the feelings that will come. Thank you for sharing - what other famous person is so real. That is why you are sso respected and loved by your fans. Take care, Pat.
love , caroline
Then I will live to a very old age. I was just with ALL of my brothers and sisters for the first time in ten years. That was Thanksgiving just before my mom passed away.
So, there we were in Erie, PA to be with my dad during a pretty scary time for all of us due to his health struggle at 85…
patmonahan:
Stay cozy and warm with your lovely family….we’ll see you whenever you are ready….take your time to really decompress before you jump back in….you just give so very much of yourself always. caroline
I’ve been very family lately so I have kind of been away but please except my deepest thank you for the wonderful life you’ve given me and my family. Train fans and friends are kind and thoughtful and so what I’m trying to be more of.
I hope that we get many more years of sharing life moments…
patmonahan:
Rock, welcome to the world! Your dad has felt like my own family for many years. You must get the best lullabies ever, you lucky little guy. Pat, I hope that whatever injury you have is healing…you’ll come back even stronger… so embrace this time of rest and peace. You so deserve all the wonderful things that are coming to you. Let the cocoon envelope you with its love. Love to all of your family, caroline
Autumn is probably my favorite time of year. The colors mean everything to me. I’ve always felt like autumn inside. Leaves, which are green and unnoticed for much of their life spans, become vibrant and filled with personality and reason to pay attention.
Its a reminder that you can’t ever expect…
patmonahan:
Awww shucks, Pat, thanks. Well, I am a lousy cook but have a smokin’ ass (for my age) so I think that more than makes up for it. On a serious note, I will send healing vibes to that little girl from your concert. I was very touched by that. Sometimes we wonder why we’re here on this spinning globe in the middle of space…what can we do to make a difference in the world…it’s the simple gestures of loving kindness payed forward. Keep being you and we’ll keep being your fans. love,caroline
I would like to point out 20 reasons Train fans are the best!
1.T-fans are actually kind people
2.You have a great sense of yourselves
3.You are open to things
4.You have a great sense of humor
5.You care about your fellow friends and other fans of Train and other music
6.You’re really…
