TO EVERYONE WHO LEFT SUCH HEARTWARMING MESSAGES OF ENCOURAGEMENT...
What can I say? Presenting my work to you has been a joy. It's been my privilege to entertain and provoke such a wondrous variety of good souls.
I have every intention to keep swinging for the fences and hope to heaven your participation is rewarded with lively artwork.
Thanks for reminding me, and each other, how a little kindness and encouragement can be inspirational. You're all ACES.
Sincerely,
John
Comments (18)
Just now got on and am seeing the tags. God Speed John!!!!
Posted by Cowboy | March 10, 2012 5:10 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 17:10
I had my heart attack back in October. Get well.
Posted by Leslie Bates | March 10, 2012 5:41 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 17:41
Yea man, Best Wishes ! I still get a kick out of your April Fool's prank :)
Posted by Matt | March 10, 2012 6:09 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 18:09
Hey! Get some bed rest! We'll wait! ;)
Posted by GarandFan | March 10, 2012 6:18 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 18:18
Prayers and wishes for your full and speedy recovery, John.
Posted by UncleFuzzy | March 10, 2012 6:51 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 18:51
In this case, please don't Be Breitbart, ya know?
Posted by dicentra | March 10, 2012 7:00 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 19:00
I spent a little time on the table on my back with my cardilogist back in '02.
Took the wind out of my sails for about 6 months, though I went back to work the week after the stent was placed.
Take it slow, John. I mean easy. You'll be right soon enough.
Hang in there, pard.
Posted by B Dubya | March 10, 2012 9:45 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 21:45
Take care of yourself, John, and know that you are in many good people's prayers.
Posted by Bohemian | March 10, 2012 9:56 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 21:56
Take it easy. Wishing you a full & speedy recovery.
Posted by David | March 10, 2012 11:28 PM
Posted on March 10, 2012 23:28
I Wish you a fast recovery and no more heart problems (or health).
Vilmos
Posted by Vilmos | March 11, 2012 3:19 AM
Posted on March 11, 2012 03:19
JOHN:
Thank you for sharing your work, letting us participate a little bit, & for maintaining the forum. Just keep getting better.
ALL:
I'd like to echo John's sentiment regarding kindness & inspiration. I've been choking on the toxicity of politics as of late. As the subversion of the Lefties is exposed, a number of Righties seem to be in a contest to see who can make the biggest jackass of themselves.
I don't know about you guys, but as Curtis told Jake & Elwood, maybe we "could use some churching up." Here are two versions of an old gospel song I thought fitting--"My Living Shall Not Be In Vain." There are lots of other versions, but these two aren't in the more typical slow, brooding style (with the obligatory Hammond Organ, rolling piano, & vocal gymnastics). I get a little choked up when I listen to some of those--too emotional (& some are just overdone). These two are much warmer.
(1) A charming young women's/girls' choir:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=goeXqJmXX6M&feature=related
(2) Tennessee Ernie Ford (with a nice little parable):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGex8MmDO8&feature=related
I hope you enjoy them--I'd love gospel music (especially black gospel) if I was a rabid atheist.
Posted by Terwiliger | March 11, 2012 5:18 AM
Posted on March 11, 2012 05:18
You and Velociman. You are guys we need to keep around.
Stay well, John.
Posted by Joan of Argghh! | March 11, 2012 1:16 PM
Posted on March 11, 2012 13:16
Sylvia let me know. We are praying for your speedy recovery so that you'll be back, all flinty and redolent of lintseed oil, very soon! xoxo
Posted by Candice Dyer | March 12, 2012 8:01 AM
Posted on March 12, 2012 08:01
We are praying for your speedy recovery so that you'll be back, all flinty and redolent of linseed oil, very soon! xoxo
Posted by Candice Dyer | March 12, 2012 10:25 AM
Posted on March 12, 2012 10:25
So sorry for the redundancy -- was trying to correct "linseed." (I think I had "lint-head" swirling in my brain.) Edit me, John! And feel better.
Posted by Candice Dyer | March 12, 2012 10:27 AM
Posted on March 12, 2012 10:27
Hello Mr Cox--
Glad to hear that you are on the mend-- I'll keep you in my prayers. Each day is a blessing and a gift.
Posted by Guest | March 12, 2012 6:30 PM
Posted on March 12, 2012 18:30
John,
Damn, I take a few days away for work and come back to this?
Dude, I am so glad you are doing better, plan on getting better and I wish you all the best in your efforts. Your talents and fun quips would have been sorely missed. Hang tough and keep it up!
Posted by David B | March 12, 2012 7:05 PM
Posted on March 12, 2012 19:05
Once again, get well soon, and best wishes!
Posted by Anonymous | March 13, 2012 6:17 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 06:17