franknkeene

First post in something like 7 years. Forgive me in advance if I am out-of-bounds. Didn’t Ken Kesey and group eventually “graduate”? It’s been 40 years since I read Tom Wolf's book. Allow me to stick my neck out so you can chop it off. I experience that we will never remain in Terrapin as a constant state of being through L. Rather L provides a glimpse of what the Station is like – never permanent, just a glimpse that is dependent on the substance. After graduation I have nurtured those experiences with some other method that does not require anything external, but rather, comes from completely within ourselves. Forgive me, but I will now project me onto you. Like a Terrapin that retreats into its shell, as humans, I have discovered that I can turn the always-outward-facing senses and perceptions the other way, inward bound. For the last day since your post, I have imagined you discovering yoga, although I have never met you…..although maybe I danced in your circle at Hampton Beach. Like Starbucks, there is a studio on every corner. From what I know of you and Whitney, only through your writings, you guys have the modus operandi. Have you ever been to India where no substances are needed for the experience of Terrapin? Even that is not necessary (IMHO) but a fun trip. From your post, I know you have the ways and means. Your openness and writing skills are inspiring. Strangers stopping strangers. Frank

Time will tell, but the photos of Jonah in the article look better than the younger one above.

I am looking forward to this, big time. '83 (and 78) are my sweet spots.

@RudeMany thanks, Rude. With all this not happening, I didn't even think of the lot. PM me if you locate. Thanks.

Hey Rude, If you bought the shirt online, can you tell me web address? I need to get my new nephew into that shirt. Thanks

I became a fan, a deadhead. I can identify the exact moment in the Sugaree that sealed the awakening. Not too many demarcation lines in life as crystal clear as that.

What a GIFT from the band to Keene (and never forgetting the folks behind the scenes). Friends, colleagues, and folks around town were abuzz this morning. I tend to notice the next-morning-buzz after all Keene shows - all of them are quite obvious. This morning's buzz had an extra bounce.