This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I'm wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414
My (admittedly faulty) memory was that it came from Oombulgari (sp?) as part of the traditions in the first people there – Bill Schlesinger (He/Him) Project Vida 3607 Rivera Avenue El Paso, TX 79905 www.pvida.net Office: (915) 465-1191 x 207 Cell: (915) 490-6148 FAX: (915) 503-1014 From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Michael Shaw via Dialogue Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:34 PM To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414 -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This transmission may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged and proprietary and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are prohibited from sharing, copying, or otherwise using or disclosing its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you
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On Sep 21, 2023, at 1:40 PM, Bill Schlesinger via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
My (admittedly faulty) memory was that it came from Oombulgari (sp?) as part of the traditions in the first people there –
Bill Schlesinger (He/Him) Project Vida 3607 Rivera Avenue El Paso, TX 79905 www.pvida.net Office: (915) 465-1191 x 207 Cell: (915) 490-6148 FAX: (915) 503-1014
From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Michael Shaw via Dialogue Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:34 PM To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run!
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Oombugurri <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oombulgurri_Community,_Western_Australia> On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM Bill Schlesinger via Dialogue < dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
My (admittedly faulty) memory was that it came from Oombulgari (sp?) as part of the traditions in the first people there –
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This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created.
*Peace, *
*Michael Shaw*
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Looking forward to the story . . . Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 03:09:49 PM MST, Jonathan Barker via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: No not Oombulgurri - Singapore ITI 1969 - more details later - Jonathan B Sent from my iPhone On 22 Sep 2023, at 7:15 am, Colleen Haithcock via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Oombugurri On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM Bill Schlesinger via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: My (admittedly faulty) memory was that it came from Oombulgari (sp?) as part of the traditions in the first people there – Bill Schlesinger (He/Him) Project Vida 3607 Rivera Avenue El Paso, TX 79905 www.pvida.net Office: (915) 465-1191 x 207 Cell: (915) 490-6148 FAX: (915) 503-1014 From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Michael Shaw via Dialogue Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:34 PM To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This transmission may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged and proprietary and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are prohibited from sharing, copying, or otherwise using or disclosing its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you_______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net -- Regards, Colleen Haithcock _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Greetings from the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Jack asked me to express his thanks to all who've sent him greetings today, Oct 2. It's his 84th birthday. Terry
Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI. Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right. I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) andJoe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office.A fond memory of that time.Jeanette StanfieldSent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message --------From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. Peace, Michael Shaw206.852.7993040414
Jeanette! What a great experience and story! Thanks for sharing with us and setting the story straight! Blessings to you, Jill ________________________________ From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:07 PM To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: jstanfieldica <jstanfieldica@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI. Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right. I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) and Joe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office. A fond memory of that time. Jeanette Stanfield Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message -------- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. [cid:com_samsung_android_email_attachmentprovider_1_17837_RAW_1695346495086] Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414
Thank you Jeanette - you were there! The version Michael sent is the song version which was based on the longer poem which I believe is the one you typed. I seem to recall that it was printed up and sent as a Christmas lettering 1969 to all the colleagues of the Movement int Australia. There is a remarkable synchronicity here as a couple of weeks ago I was in Darwin for anniversary celebrations for Nungalinya College (50 years - Jubilee), the 150th anniversary of the Darwin Wesleyan (now Uniting) church and the 100th anniversary of what was Milingimbi Methodist Mission. Rev Tony Goodluck who is the Moderator of the Northern Synod of the Uniting Church shared memories of his childhood when his parents were missionaries for the Methodist Church. He concluded his presentation by singing “Run into the Future Run” which was so apt as on 14th October the Australian people will vote to change the nation’s constitution to include recognition of the First Nations and to have a VOICE to the Parliament. While this invitation (known as the Uluru Statement From the Heart) is to all Australians and comes after a rigorous process of consultation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders it is no means certain it will pass. Unfortunately we are witnessing the lifting of the lid of a deep vein of racism particularly among older Australians. Perhaps you can remember this upcoming in your prayers! It was Tony’s father, Rev Jack Goodluck (still alive) who arranged for three significant First Nation’s men to attend the ITI in Singapore. All three (now deceased) went on to be great leaders of their people particularly among the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land. Jack also arranged and opened the door for Kay Hayes (as she was then) and Russell Campbell to collaborate with Indigenous leaders with the purpose of building a new kind of Christian Eduction curriculum those still living the “traditional way’. I believe the other songs from that time (inspired by Kaye and Russell treks) are still being sung e.g. Journey On. Grace and Peace Jonathan Barker
On 22 Sep 2023, at 11:37 am, jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI.
Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right.
I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) and Joe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office.
A fond memory of that time.
Jeanette Stanfield
Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network.
-------- Original message -------- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run!
This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created.
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Peace,
Michael Shaw
206.852.7993
040414
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Thanks Jonathan. Wonderful to hear this history (I was there too at the time) and also to hear about the upcoming vote. I hope it prevails. Dharma On Friday, 22 September 2023 at 10:59:56 am GMT+8, Jonathan Barker via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Thank you Jeanette - you were there! The version Michael sent is the song version which was based on the longer poem which I believe is the one you typed. I seem to recall that it was printed up and sent as a Christmas lettering 1969 to all the colleagues of the Movement int Australia. There is a remarkable synchronicity here as a couple of weeks ago I was in Darwin for anniversary celebrations for Nungalinya College (50 years - Jubilee), the 150th anniversary of the Darwin Wesleyan (now Uniting) church and the 100th anniversary of what was Milingimbi Methodist Mission. Rev Tony Goodluck who is the Moderator of the Northern Synod of the Uniting Church shared memories of his childhood when his parents were missionaries for the Methodist Church. He concluded his presentation by singing “Run into the Future Run” which was so apt as on 14th October the Australian people will vote to change the nation’s constitution to include recognition of the First Nations and to have a VOICE to the Parliament. While this invitation (known as the Uluru Statement From the Heart) is to all Australians and comes after a rigorous process of consultation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders it is no means certain it will pass. Unfortunately we are witnessing the lifting of the lid of a deep vein of racism particularly among older Australians. Perhaps you can remember this upcoming in your prayers! It was Tony’s father, Rev Jack Goodluck (still alive) who arranged for three significant First Nation’s men to attend the ITI in Singapore. All three (now deceased) went on to be great leaders of their people particularly among the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land. Jack also arranged and opened the door for Kay Hayes (as she was then) and Russell Campbell to collaborate with Indigenous leaders with the purpose of building a new kind of Christian Eduction curriculum those still living the “traditional way’. I believe the other songs from that time (inspired by Kaye and Russell treks) are still being sung e.g. Journey On. Grace and PeaceJonathan Barker On 22 Sep 2023, at 11:37 am, jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI. Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right. I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) andJoe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office. A fond memory of that time. Jeanette Stanfield Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message --------From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. <image001.png> Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414 _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Wonderful memories. I was in Chicago at the time and helped prepare one of our publications reporting on the Singapore ITI. Soon after, JWM called Mary and me and asked if we would be assigned to the KL house in PJ with the Knutsen's. We left CTS, and off we went, meeting Dharma, Symond Kock, the Jayasakera's and many others, and having many adventures. Don and Christina (Welty) Clark were in Singapore, and Vance Engleman was in Djakarta. Gratitude for this life. Now here we are in 2023 having more adventures of serving people and planet. Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/> ________________________________ From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 6:32 AM To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Dharmalingam Vinasithamby <dvinasithamby@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! Thanks Jonathan. Wonderful to hear this history (I was there too at the time) and also to hear about the upcoming vote. I hope it prevails. Dharma On Friday, 22 September 2023 at 10:59:56 am GMT+8, Jonathan Barker via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Thank you Jeanette - you were there! The version Michael sent is the song version which was based on the longer poem which I believe is the one you typed. I seem to recall that it was printed up and sent as a Christmas lettering 1969 to all the colleagues of the Movement int Australia. There is a remarkable synchronicity here as a couple of weeks ago I was in Darwin for anniversary celebrations for Nungalinya College (50 years - Jubilee), the 150th anniversary of the Darwin Wesleyan (now Uniting) church and the 100th anniversary of what was Milingimbi Methodist Mission. Rev Tony Goodluck who is the Moderator of the Northern Synod of the Uniting Church shared memories of his childhood when his parents were missionaries for the Methodist Church. He concluded his presentation by singing “Run into the Future Run” which was so apt as on 14th October the Australian people will vote to change the nation’s constitution to include recognition of the First Nations and to have a VOICE to the Parliament. While this invitation (known as the Uluru Statement From the Heart) is to all Australians and comes after a rigorous process of consultation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders it is no means certain it will pass. Unfortunately we are witnessing the lifting of the lid of a deep vein of racism particularly among older Australians. Perhaps you can remember this upcoming in your prayers! It was Tony’s father, Rev Jack Goodluck (still alive) who arranged for three significant First Nation’s men to attend the ITI in Singapore. All three (now deceased) went on to be great leaders of their people particularly among the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land. Jack also arranged and opened the door for Kay Hayes (as she was then) and Russell Campbell to collaborate with Indigenous leaders with the purpose of building a new kind of Christian Eduction curriculum those still living the “traditional way’. I believe the other songs from that time (inspired by Kaye and Russell treks) are still being sung e.g. Journey On. Grace and Peace Jonathan Barker On 22 Sep 2023, at 11:37 am, jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI. Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right. I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) and Joe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office. A fond memory of that time. Jeanette Stanfield Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message -------- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run! This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. <image001.png> Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414 _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Hello All,, "The version Michael sent is the song version which was based on the longer poem which I believe is the one you (Jeanette S,) typed. I also am curious and interested in the “longer poem” referred to above from Jonathan Barker’s comments. Ruth Gilbert
On Sep 22, 2023, at 1:50 PM, James Wiegel via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
2 follow up questions and an appreciation
First the appreciation — to all the colleagues in Australia who have been so, so steadfast in their care
Now 2 questions. How do we find a copy of the longer poem??
What is the connection between the song “run into the future run” and “ march into the future march”?
Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“.
The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver
On Sep 22, 2023, at 3:32 AM, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Thanks Jonathan. Wonderful to hear this history (I was there too at the time) and also to hear about the upcoming vote. I hope it prevails.
Dharma
On Friday, 22 September 2023 at 10:59:56 am GMT+8, Jonathan Barker via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Thank you Jeanette - you were there! The version Michael sent is the song version which was based on the longer poem which I believe is the one you typed. I seem to recall that it was printed up and sent as a Christmas lettering 1969 to all the colleagues of the Movement int Australia.
There is a remarkable synchronicity here as a couple of weeks ago I was in Darwin for anniversary celebrations for Nungalinya College (50 years - Jubilee), the 150th anniversary of the Darwin Wesleyan (now Uniting) church and the 100th anniversary of what was Milingimbi Methodist Mission. Rev Tony Goodluck who is the Moderator of the Northern Synod of the Uniting Church shared memories of his childhood when his parents were missionaries for the Methodist Church. He concluded his presentation by singing “Run into the Future Run” which was so apt as on 14th October the Australian people will vote to change the nation’s constitution to include recognition of the First Nations and to have a VOICE to the Parliament. While this invitation (known as the Uluru Statement From the Heart) is to all Australians and comes after a rigorous process of consultation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders it is no means certain it will pass. Unfortunately we are witnessing the lifting of the lid of a deep vein of racism particularly among older Australians. Perhaps you can remember this upcoming in your prayers!
It was Tony’s father, Rev Jack Goodluck (still alive) who arranged for three significant First Nation’s men to attend the ITI in Singapore. All three (now deceased) went on to be great leaders of their people particularly among the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land. Jack also arranged and opened the door for Kay Hayes (as she was then) and Russell Campbell to collaborate with Indigenous leaders with the purpose of building a new kind of Christian Eduction curriculum those still living the “traditional way’. I believe the other songs from that time (inspired by Kaye and Russell treks) are still being sung e.g. Journey On.
Grace and Peace Jonathan Barker
On 22 Sep 2023, at 11:37 am, jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI.
Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right.
I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) and Joe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office.
A fond memory of that time.
Jeanette Stanfield
Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network.
-------- Original message -------- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run!
This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created.
<image001.png>
Peace,
Michael Shaw
206.852.7993
040414
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Yes, Dear Jeanette — George Winnegudge (sp?) and Silas Roberts were the two elders who were part of the Australian contingent at that wonderful first ITI. They introduced our Order to the mysterious, lugubrious tone of the didgeridoo. The words to this song embodied what we taught in words and concepts through RSI. George and Silas were participants in our daily pedagogy sessions (at noon over lunch if I recall correctly). Although they were very quiet men, they missed nothing that was being said, and under JWMs “wisdom-eliciting tutelage,” articulated the power of the Story of radical possibility through music and poetry. It’s amazing that such an art form continues to inform our consciousness 54 years later! Marilyn Crocker
On Sep 21, 2023, at 10:07 PM, jstanfieldica via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Joseph Mathews worked with the Aboriginal elders from Australia at the Singapore ITI in 1969 to create this song. These elders were a powerful mostly silent presence throughout the first two weeks of the ITI.
Work on the song with these elders was a very significant event at the ITI in which a new story for Aboriginal people in Australia for the future was being articulated. Joseph was so delighted working with the elders edit after edit to get the story just right.
I know because I was re-typing draft after draft (no computers about) and Joe was dancing around back and forth between the elders and the office.
A fond memory of that time.
Jeanette Stanfield
Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network.
-------- Original message -------- From: Michael Shaw via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: 2023-09-21 4:34 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: 'Colleague Dialogue' <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: d.michael.shaw@comcast.net Subject: [Dialogue] Run into the future, run!
This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I’m wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created.
<image001.png>
Peace,
Michael Shaw
206.852.7993
040414
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Colleen Haithcock -
d.michael.shaw＠comcast.net -
Dharmalingam Vinasithamby -
James Wiegel -
Jill Persichetti -
Jonathan Barker -
jstanfieldica -
Mari Crocker -
Nancy Lanphear -
Robertson Work -
Ruth Gilbert -
Terry Bergdall -
w.schlesinger＠pvida.net