[Mb-hair] Re: tom ohorgan still kicks ass

[Robin McNamara]

Tom will forever & always be in my prayers.

Love forever
Robin



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From: "marc cohen" <marctheboxartist at earthlink.net>
To: <mb-hair at islandlists.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Mb-hair] Re: tom ohorgan still kicks ass


> how to respond to all this chatter regarding tom
> since i am living and breathing 24/7 with him
> who better to ask
> 
> fact is tom always had memory issues
> the dementia that is now afflicting him is unfortunate
> but we try not to dwell on it
> 
> one way is that we now have a stage in his loft
> to be used for performance in a salon like setting
> my thought was to bring the theater energy to tom
> and to hope that he will be inspired to create
> anew
> 
> yes it was a delight having michael butler visit
> and bring back all the fond thoughts of once upon a time
> 
> also richard hasse and his desire to involve tom somehow in reference 
> to a project he is developing
> 
> the fact remains that tom wants to work
> to make magic
> but projects whatever they may be
> shall be considered in a different way
> 
> what we need right now is to find someone to be his assistant
> aka co-director
> we had that for awhile
> but ego got in the way
> 
> now and from this day forth
> we are only interested in the process
> and what is that?
> 
> readings?
> workshops?
> showcases?
> 
> tom was always about inventing
> you all have witnessed firsthand
> the brilliant results
> as had the world of theater
> 
> but that is past and now we are here
> from this point
> and the topsy turvy environment
> 
> it seems as though this think tank
> can evolve
> and promote a different approach
> 
> as far as tom
> he is for the most part healthy
> but slowing down
> 
> the natural progression
> 
> yes he was eighty last may
> the party was a last minute affair
> which i threw together
> not sure if was even a good idea
> tom dislikes surprises
> 
> but then ben vereen calling from canada
> sunk the deal
> 
> with his willingness to fly down just to be with his mentor and friend
> 
> the fact is i had been wanting to orchestrate a celebration at the new 
> biltmore on his birthday
> but the new owners werent too excited
> strange i would think it would have been a pr plus for them
> 
> nonetheless i am still planning on putting together an event to honor 
> and pay tribute to one of america's national treasures
> 
> this is a big undertaking
> because it will involve many
> first and foremost is when
> 
> already too late for next may
> unless a miracle occurs
> 
> do you all believe in miracles?
> 
> where am i in all of this
> 
> well aside from my devotion to a man who i more than just admire
> our love
> it has no definition
> our closeness defies description
> save for the fact that life fate destiny brought us to here
> 
> and here is this amazing home full of musical toys and memorabilia
> and love and energy
> waiting to be born again
> 
> suddenly i find myself ranting on here
> 
> sorry
> 
> anyway all of you hair lings
> 
> take care
> 
> peace and blessings
> 
> marc cohen
> 
> 
> On Dec 4, 2004, at 9:47 PM, Corinne Broskette wrote:
> 
>> What is this "so far" supposed to mean?  Did I miss something?  Is he
>> sick?
>>
>> Of course Tom still has it all together, and why not?  Just because we
>> are getting older does not mean that we have to lose it?  My gosh, how
>> old are we all?  I was one of the youngest when I joined my first tribe
>> at 22 (well, I always looked younger) but how old was  Gerry?  Jim?
>> Carozza?  And We are all still wonderful!
>>
>> I know there was a milestone birthday party for him last spring, and I
>> was invited, it was a hush hush surprise and no one bothered to tell me
>> when and where (thanks a bunch, I was ready to go) but I had spent two
>> beautiful weeks connecting with him again just a year before.
>>
>> Why does anyone think he should not still be sharp as a tack?  Like I
>> said, did I miss something?  Sharmaine?  Michael?  Please reply...
>>
>> Corinne
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