Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: bill kennedy
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 09:30 PM

We were just watching the DVD of the movie 'Festival' about Newport '63-66. And the couple times we saw you we both yelled 'There's dear Jean!' Happy Birthday, Lady Jean (you deserve the title even though here in America there are no royalty!), from my wife Allyn and I in Cleveland, and her sister Robin Rosser up in Maine. I hope we can get you back to Ohio again sometime soon.
love and the happiest returns of the day, and thanks to George for his contributions, to your life and to the film, and to your sons for carrying on the family songs and taking care of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Ferrara
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 09:00 PM

Dear Mrs. Ritchie, I too wish you a very happy birthday and want to thank you for all the music and stories of American history and traditions that you have given us all. We were lucky enough to have you visit Washington, DC, and sing in concert for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington in past years, and they were memorable concerts.

Rita Ferrara

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 08:49 PM

It sure is nice to have you here, Jean. I've learned a lot from you.
Some day, though, I'd sure like to meet you in person. Ever think of coming to a Getaway in Maryland in October?
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: gnu
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 07:55 PM

Mick said, "But more importantly, they seem to me to be down to earth decent folks."

Yup.

Many happy returns, Jean. Have a great day, each and every day.

g

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 07:16 PM

Many birthday blessings, dear Jean! My memories of you and your influence go back almost as far as Karen's. Thank you for all you've given us!

Love,
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 06:49 PM

Have a wonderful birthday, Jean, and many, many more!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 06:29 PM

Gracious seems inadequate to describe this pearl of great worth. Imagine how excited I was to receive an invitation to the home of our greatest living folk artist? I was, I am sure, annoying as I could be in telling my friends that I got to go and sing here. But guess what happened. When I got there I found instead a wonderfully warm person who made me feel very welcome. Where is the icon? I found myself wondering.

Jean, IMO, is among our greatest living folk artists. Deservedly so, on the basis of the body of work and talents that she and George have shared with us all. But more importantly, they seem to me to be down to earth decent folks. I am stumbling here, but I guess I am trying to say that I am glad I got to go to the home of one of our greatest artists, but I am elated beyond description to have met such wonderful people. When one is near our Jean they don't feel intimidated, they feel the warmth of her generosity and spirit. One feels her encouragement when singing.

I wish you all the very best, my dear, and I hope to see you folks soon. I want you to meet my 13 year old daughter. I would like to do it before I give her a whupping with brambles...... ****chuckle**** For those that don't know what that comment is about, read Jean's book, "The Singing Family of the Cumberlands" And no, folks, before you get crazy, I don't really give my daughter whippings.

So a very happy birthday to you, Dear Jean. You are the best, and my life is better for having met you.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Bev and Jerry
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:19 PM

Happy birthday, Jean. You have touched many more people than you could possibly know through your music.

Bev and Jerry

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:10 PM

Notice how many times we've used "generosity" and "kindness" in our greetings? Jean is the epitome of both and I am so honoured and pleased to say I *know* her, here, through this incredible virtual medium. She is a wonderfully gracious person, too.

Happy Birthday and Thanks so much for sharing with us and for being here. May you recieve all that you need and desire and may the year and those that follow be as kind and good to you as you are to those around you.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Little Robyn
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 01:54 PM

Happy Birthday from New Zealand - also known as Middle Earth or Narnia!
Robyn

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: GUEST,Maeve
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 01:24 PM

Happy, happy day. Your music and your life of generosity have impacted my life, and through me, thousands of children as well. Many thanks and many blessings.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 01:01 PM

May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live!

--From an former resident of the Kentuck.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: Dave Swan
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 12:55 PM

Many Happy Returns of the Day!!

D

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: KathWestra
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 12:36 PM

Happiest of days to you, dear Jean. Your generosity of spirit and gifts of music have meant so much to me and to so many others. Thank you for being wonderful you! Much love, Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 10:53 AM

Yes indeed, many happy returns of the day to a legendary performer.
Giok

Subject: BS: Happy Birthday Jean Ritchie 12/8
From: karen k
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 10:46 AM

I wanted to be the first to wish Jean (kytrad) a most wonderful happy birthday. The words I want to say are not all together in my head so I will post more later. I can say that Jean came into my life when I was 6 years old. I found a 10 inch record of hers in a library and played it over and over and over. How I wish I could find that record again. Jean is the reason traditional music is my first love and the only thing that has been consistent throughout my life.

So, Happy Birthday Jean. You, your music and your kindness and gentleness will live in my heart forever. Thank you for all you have given to me and all the others whose lives you have touched. I am a better person because of you. May your life continue to be filled with the music you love.

Much love,
karen kobela