dream catcher
made by joe spado to protect and inspire me
spadoman
like wind on the water....
never in one place too long, always
a reflection of kindness on his flight of passion.
trail blazer. story teller. road warrior. man of peace.
his love of family, friends, travel, nature, a good roadside dinner, a fast motorcycle,
and any chance to spin a tale or listen to ours,
equaled a man
who was a friend to everyone.
life on the wild side
a fast ride on a soul train
messenger of peace
it is an honor once again to dedicate
haiku my heart to our joe.
please take a moment and visit
where barb has posted plans to celebrate joe's life
june 27 and 28, 2014.
while you are there basking in the essence of joe
please take a moment and leave barb
a message of comfort and support,
joe would love that.
xo
"I would relish the idea of sitting down with a stranger,
or with anyone, and spin yarns.
Just get on a subject and see what is said.
Bask in the images created in our minds from the words that are spoken.
See the people, the landscape, the weather and feel the drama, laughter, pain and ecstasy of life. "
joe spado
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I miss you Joe.
I see you each night in the stars.
Posted by: peggy gatto | April 03, 2014 at 10:14 PM
Joe. In my thoughts, behind the clouds, beyond the blue....
Posted by: Hazel | April 04, 2014 at 03:07 AM
Have been missing Joe myself quite a bit, and especially since you mentioned him last week. a beautiful tribute... thanks
Posted by: andrea | April 04, 2014 at 03:54 AM
Wonderful tribute to Joe...Missed him here!! I seem to have difficulty typing this a.m. as I couldn't spell my name correctly...have a grand weekend!!!
Posted by: Cathy | April 04, 2014 at 04:42 AM
Wonderful tribute to dear Joe ~ even before I read the rest of your post, when I saw the 1st photo with the motorcycle I thought of Joe ~ what a beautiful soul ~ touched my life even from cyberspace ~ xoxo
Your photos and haiku are delightful and loving as always ~ xoxo
artmusedog and carol
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | April 04, 2014 at 05:23 AM
My one and only meeting with Joe and Barb in Prescott three years ago is a precious memory. Not only was Joe a man of peace, but a man of laughter and generosity as well. I still have the sage bundle he gave me. Smudging with it on June 28th would be an appropriate gesture of remembrance, don't you think?
Posted by: Mark M. Redfearn | April 04, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Though I'm far away in Africa, Joe Spadoman is never far form my thoughts especially when it's time for Haiku My Heart. A beautiful tribute you've written, Rebecca.His memories live on!
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | April 04, 2014 at 06:31 AM
so happy to go visit Joe again...what a wonderful, generous, gentle spirit.
I often think, if it were possible, what a gift if Barb was able to create a book of Joe's beautiful prose.
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | April 04, 2014 at 07:42 AM
I miss Joe's kind and warm comments and wonderful stories every week. Even though I never met him, I could feel the warmth of his big heart in his words! Thank you for writing about him again!
Posted by: WabiSabi | April 04, 2014 at 08:21 AM
I have been thinking of Joe a lot of late... I miss his wise words, his humor, the way he would think on things... I will walk my labyrinth during those days. Holding circle from here, overlapping with there, as his friends and family gather in these beautiful ways of honoring our peaceman. Thank you Rebecca for the connections we make here that ripple on and beyond our small heart words each Friday... XO
Posted by: Lea | April 04, 2014 at 11:09 AM
I only started reading Joe's blog very close to the end of his life but I have enjoyed scrolling back through his posts, his essence remains! I posted my haiku using my iPhone but I'm not sure I can link, thinking of you all this Friday, even though I'm on vacation!
Posted by: Cynthia | April 04, 2014 at 12:37 PM
was sorry to hear of joe's passing... was glad to have met him thru your site rebecca... the first photo speaks volumes... a traveler indeed, and i am sure still traveling... so happy mr linky was updated to cure what ailed him previously... my link now shows up...
Posted by: ms pie | April 04, 2014 at 01:23 PM
Thank you Rebecca.
Posted by: Judie | April 05, 2014 at 11:47 AM