Today, I went to an fye store (an entertainment store) to buy 4Ever. I was going to buy a copy for me and a copy for my sister. Before I arrived at the mall where the fye store is, I texted my sister and asked if she had any Prince CDs. She replies "No." There weren't any copies of 4Ever at fye, so instead, I bought the Batman Soundtrack for myself and Purple Rain for my sister. Purple Rain will be her Christmas present.

RJOrion said:

quit smoking reefer

Reefer??

Prince really shouldn't dictate your drug use.

imagining up so many song and music ideas for me to try.

sro100 said:

Smoking weed is nothing. There are people whose entire personalities and psyches are dictated by the Prince merchandise they own.

If there's anybody that would stand to benefit from quitting something, it's obscessive types like that.

RJOrion said:

anangellooksdown said:

A lot!! A little background--I am a writer for a living. Not that you can tell that here. Since, 'ya know, y'all ain't paying me.

I've been questioning my life for a couple of years. Yes, I get to write for a living, and since it's corporate the pay is decent. Creative? <cough> Not so much. I was already teetering on the edge of batshit crazy from career boredom when Prince passed (damn, it still hurts to say that). So I did was any self-respecting artistic type would do: cried my eyes out for a couple months, dusted myself off, and decided to do better. For myself and to honor Prince's memory, not only where they intersect but also outside the envelope if I can. Won't know until I try, eh?

I promised myself and P to rededicate myself to the arts. I volunteer at a local theater now and support my son in his theater efforts at school. I'm buying a ton of music (yeah--I BUY it) and am going out of my way to see more concerts at both large and small venues. Real musicians playing real music.

In the spring, I plan to take a creative writing course to get the juices flowing again. Or maybe--and this one is out there, but we'll see how it goes--I might start playing music again. It's been years since I picked up a guitar, but what the heck. Or maybe learn to play the drums. Why not, right?

RJOrion said:

• Lost 30 pounds
• More live music
• Being more open to possibilities and experiences
• Being more positive (this is difficult, as I am VERY snarky and sarcastic)
• More confidence, less worrying

LovePaisley said:

A lot!! A little background--I am a writer for a living. Not that you can tell that here. Since, 'ya know, y'all ain't paying me.

I've been questioning my life for a couple of years. Yes, I get to write for a living, and since it's corporate the pay is decent. Creative? <cough> Not so much. I was already teetering on the edge of batshit crazy from career boredom when Prince passed (damn, it still hurts to say that). So I did was any self-respecting artistic type would do: cried my eyes out for a couple months, dusted myself off, and decided to do better. For myself and to honor Prince's memory, not only where they intersect but also outside the envelope if I can. Won't know until I try, eh?

I promised myself and P to rededicate myself to the arts. I volunteer at a local theater now and support my son in his theater efforts at school. I'm buying a ton of music (yeah--I BUY it) and am going out of my way to see more concerts at both large and small venues. Real musicians playing real music.

In the spring, I plan to take a creative writing course to get the juices flowing again. Or maybe--and this one is out there, but we'll see how it goes--I might start playing music again. It's been years since I picked up a guitar, but what the heck. Or maybe learn to play the drums. Why not, right?

Hey LovePaisley! Haven't seen you around much lately

This is fantastic! Pick up a guitar. Play the drums. Write the words We've all been reminded that life is too short.

If you haven't been to a writers CONFERENCE before, I highfly recommend it! There is nothing like being surrounded by a few hundred like-minded individuals I might be going to another one in March if my wallet will allow

P.s. I buy music too Only way to support the art

Hope you are well!

FP

LovePaisley said:

A lot!! A little background--I am a writer for a living. Not that you can tell that here. Since, 'ya know, y'all ain't paying me.

I've been questioning my life for a couple of years. Yes, I get to write for a living, and since it's corporate the pay is decent. Creative? <cough> Not so much. I was already teetering on the edge of batshit crazy from career boredom when Prince passed (damn, it still hurts to say that). So I did was any self-respecting artistic type would do: cried my eyes out for a couple months, dusted myself off, and decided to do better. For myself and to honor Prince's memory, not only where they intersect but also outside the envelope if I can. Won't know until I try, eh?

I promised myself and P to rededicate myself to the arts. I volunteer at a local theater now and support my son in his theater efforts at school. I'm buying a ton of music (yeah--I BUY it) and am going out of my way to see more concerts at both large and small venues. Real musicians playing real music.

In the spring, I plan to take a creative writing course to get the juices flowing again. Or maybe--and this one is out there, but we'll see how it goes--I might start playing music again. It's been years since I picked up a guitar, but what the heck. Or maybe learn to play the drums. Why not, right?

His death has definitely encouraged me to buy more music (a lot of it being his music) and go see more concerts. I've seen 2 since he died (1) Earth Wind & Fire, and (2) Mary J. Blige and Maxwell.

ForeverPaisley said:

206Michelle said:

RJOrion said:

anangellooksdown said:

Anything large or small. Me? Simple: I've been making my home space cozy by lighting lots of candles. Now I would just like some lavender ones.

Prince , the way he lived his life and the Person he became before he left us,

a lot of which I have only learned since, has changed me Forever.

* I reach out to people who are sufferring or who are having a Difficult time...I have developed a sense for it..

* I suggest certain songs to People who are on a mission of sorts...Recently a Friend who speaks up for Aboriginal rihts here in Australia was getting a lot of HATE..I sent her the Lyrics and the Link to "the LOVE we make" she responded with..OMG this is Genius...Thats Prince ....WOW"

*Another friend who is a spiritualist always seems to get bombarded with opposing thoughts from people trying to confine his beliefs into one stream or another..I sent him the Intro to ONE SONG and the Link..He responded with "ONE TRUTH"Prince was the REAL HEAL HUH ? "

I try to LIVE in the Moment more

* I take better care of Myself

* I take care not to use Harsh Words and am practising trying throw SHADE in a clever way :)coz sometimes ya know..ya just gotta

*I am more patient with people I mentor

*I am grateful for every day

*I am more discerning about the company I keep

* I tint my hair Purple ...just becasue...well its Lavender actually...and since Ive been doing this I get so much LOVE from random people...and I always say..Its in Honour of Prince

* I have been playing Xpectation and N.E.W.S and that Cover of Summertime,as background music at work, and take great delight when peoples mouths drop when they ask WHos playing and Tell I em...Thats My Princey Babaaay..

LovePaisley said:

206Michelle said:

His death has definitely encouraged me to buy more music (a lot of it being his music) and go see more concerts. I've seen 2 since he died (1) Earth Wind & Fire, and (2) Mary J. Blige and Maxwell.

I saw EW&F too! They played with Chicago at Mohegan sun. Buying tickets for that concert was the first Prince-honoring thing I did. I always wanted to see those two groups together; I don't know why I waited so long. I'm still trying to catch up w Maceo Parker. I'm always away when he's playing locally, but I *will* get there. I've gotten over having anyone to go with. If I do, that cool. If not, I go alone. It's all good.

I saw EW&F at the Borgata in Atlantic City. I didn't really want to travel to see the concert, but in the back of my mind I was like, "Think about Prince. You never got to see Prince." So Prince's recent death did motivate me to travel for a concert for which I otherwise may not have traveled because Prince's death reminded me that tomorrow isn't promised for anyone. His death encouraged me to pay more attention to music because I'm such a sports fanatic (football especially) and so I've been more attentive to attending sporting events and sporting news, e.g. seeing my Seahawks when they played here in Philly and seeing Lebron when he played here in Philly a couple of years ago when he still played for the Heat. I'm so glad that I did travel to AC because the EW&F concert is the BEST concert I have ever attended!!! And I've seen Stevie Wonder and Elton John, both of whom were fantastic!

I've been trying to break out of my comfort zone a bit. My biggest regret was passing up the chance to see him for the last time, so I vowed that I'd never let myself feel that way again (if I can help it). Even it makes me uncomfortable or I'm unsure about it, if I know it's something I want to do or try, I'm going to do it. I don't want to regret passing up an experience I wish I had or a trip I wish I took, etc.

Oh and our house is also decked out in Purple this holiday season

So cool and inspiring to hear all these daily signs of love for Prince, others, and yourselves.

I've been writing songs that are either to or about Prince. I'm working towards an album's worth.

Learning chords and keys (yeah kepurplehunter!) so I can write the music to my songs.

Learning P's songs. I'm working on Power Fantastic.

Got a used drum kit and figuring out how to learn that.

Requested to be put into a band through a local band match making organization.

(None of this has anything to do with my day job.)

And purple is much more part of my life. Some solar-powered purple LED lights are on the way for holiday decoration.

Got some purple tapers ("eggplant" Big Dipper) at Whole Foods for my candleabra.

Listen to a lot more music - his, but also his proteges, influences, and it goes from there.

Try to see what's going on in the world in a way that leads to 1Ness. Joined Van's Love Army thing.

Keep in touch with my new friend from Minneapolis whom I met at the Tribute.

Like ya'll - Step out a little more. Give a little more. Throw shade in a classy way. Bring more Style into my life.

And chat with ya'll here!

anangellooksdown said:

RJOrion said:

i appreciate it...in response to the above comment that "smoking weed is nothing"...that may be true for some, but for myself, smoking herb has always been the kryptonite to my god-given gifts and it also invokes self destructive behaviors such as procrastination, excess promiscuity with diminished results, and deceitfulness...you eat more, work out less, go to the barbershop less, and time goes by just too fast, while thigs that were supposed to get accomplished, dont...or maybe thats only me...

That sounds exactly like typical marijuana affects, yup. Sloth, procrastination and just basically feeling bad about oneself. Been there. It got to the point where I didn't even know if something at the office had happened that morning or the day before. My mind did clear up though. I had to change all my friends and a lot more else. Best wishes, it'll be really good.

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Smoking weed or anything else for that matter is bad for your health.

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Weed kills brain cells, not to mention makes people lazy and stupid.

In honor and loving memory of Prince, I want to give more, love more, be more. I want to be the change that I wish to see in the world. Prince has inspired so many of us, in so many ways. I have put music on the back burner in my life, recently, but I want to be inspired again.

206Michelle said:

bsprout said:

206Michelle said:

I am a teacher and this week I played "Starfish and Coffee" during transitions in the classroom, such as cleaning up and rotating between learning stations. I also wrote the lyrics of the chorus up on the board. And I credited the song to him by writing By: Prince . I teach k-1 students who have autism. Playing his kid-appropriate songs are 1 way I can expose the younger generation to his music.

What a lovely idea.

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That is truly wonderful!!

bsprout said:

I don't know if this counts but here goes. I have not stopped playing his music in my car since he died. I have it on rotation, all the time. There's so much to choose from I never get sick of it!

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Awesome!!