Sometimes the social media can be amazing.

Like a lot of old hippies I am sad to hear about Joni Mitchel being laid low after an anurysm, she has given me so much joy with her songs for the last 45 years.

Now I am an old fan and also a “friend” of Judy Collins on facebook (one of many thousands) but was glad to see her writing there that she had heard that Joni was making great progress.
She also said that she was going to see her next week.

Knowing that it was a complete shot in the dark but also very keen to help if I could I left a comment on this piece by Judy.
(One of several hundred comments.)
To my astonishment not only did she read it but two hours ago, she also replied.

Thank you Judy and thank you and Joni for the music.

Martin Dwyer:
Hi Judy, if you get to see her (or to read this) I too had an anurysm in 1990 while running a restaurant in Ireland. The best news anyone gave me was to tell me that it takes 5 years to recover, this gave me strength and a goal. Now all is in the past and I feel perfect.
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Judy Collins:
Yes, that is what it has taken a close friend of mine who had a brain injury much like Jonis, and she is doing very well- thanks for sharing