tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post2565577998802961106..comments2023-11-03T05:22:47.067-04:00Comments on John & Mary Jane: Singing in the RainMary Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971483973179444644noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-57460307615774152712007-11-13T15:38:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:38:00.000-05:00I didn't know him as well as I wish I had, but Joh...I didn't know him as well as I wish I had, but John's passing is a great loss for all of us. I wish Mary Jane and the rest of the family sincere condolences. Dick HymanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-80718328056785446142007-11-09T20:34:00.000-05:002007-11-09T20:34:00.000-05:00I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of a truly g...I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of a truly gifted man and a valued member of the ragtime community. My deepest sympathy to all the members of the Arpin family.<BR/><BR/>Leslie Johnson<BR/>editor/publisher<BR/>The Mississippi RagAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-64897998714441022132007-10-29T20:46:00.000-04:002007-10-29T20:46:00.000-04:00Hi to both of you,The blog is great! Music, Music,...Hi to both of you,<BR/><BR/>The blog is great! Music, Music, Music - life is so full and rich when it is included! The moutains carry lots of song and I will make a point to keep that going with many thoughts of you both daily. <BR/>Laughter and Song<BR/>Cathy FitzgeraldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-83266346369809931522007-10-29T09:08:00.000-04:002007-10-29T09:08:00.000-04:00Mary Jane and John, Thank you so much for starting...Mary Jane and John, <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for starting the blog, sharing your personal stories and allowing so many of us to share our stories and admiration for John. I see that my Dad, John Moriarty has already shared my favourite "John Arpin" story. However, I must elaborate. Brianne was only four years old when we took her to John's concert at the Highland in Midland. At the end of the concert, Nannie took Brianne up to see John at the piano. John, you very lovingly sat Brianne beside you and played the Polka Dot Door theme song. As you finished, Brianne looked up at you and stated "you're the polka dot door man." John you are the polka dot door man and so much more to our family. It was always a pleasure sharing so many of your concerts with Nannie; she gave our family the gift of music and we will also be grateful to her. My favourite concerts were always the Parry Sound cruise concerts. My favourite CD, Ragtime on Broadway plays now in the background as I write this email. John, it was a pleasure getting to know you better through our various telephone conversations as we arranged the concert for the Midland Music Festival last year. Of course, one of my greatest disappointments was not being there for the concert. We are still in the land of camels and sand in Qatar. Thank you for giving Brianne the opportunity to play with, in our opinion, Canada's finest pianist. Words can not express our gratitude for spending time with Brianne and offering encouragement. <BR/><BR/>Katie Greenwood says that "Music isn't just learning notes and playing them, you learn notes to play to the music of your soul." John your musical soul has been a gift to many. I agree Mary Jane that it is therapeutic music as you state. During Nannie's stay at the Villa Nursing Home, nothing made her smile more than to hear the piano played. Placing her hands on my celtic harp and allowing her to make music once again when she was too weak to play the piano, gave her serenity. <BR/><BR/>John, your gift represents discipline, sacrifice and most of all passion. One does not accomplish what you have without these elements. May you and Mary Jane continue to find solace in the music. <BR/><BR/>Our thoughts and prayers are with you, together with our eternal gratitude. <BR/><BR/>Lovingly, Marilyn Moriarty Nigro<BR/><BR/>Please check our blogspot - www.nigrosindoha@blogspot.com. I have posted a picture of John and Brianne from last year's concert in MidlandNigro Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679818117627559227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-47356937506222737072007-10-29T08:55:00.000-04:002007-10-29T08:55:00.000-04:00Dear John and Mary Jane,These are special days - I...Dear John and Mary Jane,<BR/><BR/>These are special days - I am sure we can hear your laughter and music in our home in Hamilton. Thank you for sharing some of these intimate moments.<BR/>Love LeslieLeslieFaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650183945633831018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309645277676051139.post-45754041067654074212007-10-29T08:15:00.000-04:002007-10-29T08:15:00.000-04:00And the words can be so powerful too! From your bl...And the words can be so powerful too! From your blog to my kitchen table, I could hear your singing. Tell John that the two of you make beautiful music.<BR/>Luv,<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066143125640869065noreply@blogger.com