tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post1369548021073735971..comments2023-10-15T06:02:19.259-04:00Comments on The Isaac Foundation News Blog: Celebrity, Media, and The TruthThe Isaac Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746145485043660109noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-79666687770473847402010-08-30T16:02:06.537-04:002010-08-30T16:02:06.537-04:00Fantastic post! I'm a new reader via John Maye...Fantastic post! I'm a new reader via John Mayer and agree with your insights wholeheartedly. Of course, I do not know John personally and have not had the pleasure of even meeting him briefly, but I have experienced his concerts for the first time this year & sincerely felt like I was there to see a friend. He made me feel like I was part of something extraordinary & that he was glad that I was there.<br /><br />I, too, am tired of the media and how it feeds off of those in the entertainment business. They are relentless and hide behind their "rights". Cowards.<br /><br />I just hope that JM understands that there are many, many, many of us who don't care about what is written about him & love him for his music and his honesty. But, I'm sure he does.<br /><br />Thanks again for the positive post about such a fabulous person! You have gained a new reader and supporter.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897870982231580509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-2301497294994053082010-08-27T21:47:15.604-04:002010-08-27T21:47:15.604-04:00I couldn't agree with your sentiment more. Th...I couldn't agree with your sentiment more. The absurd things that people write about John Mayer, as if they actually know him, are out of hand. He seems like a good guy to me, but I don't know him personally. All I know is his music, his blog, and his performances. I base my opinion of John on what I personally know is true. What I know is that when I listen to his music, I feel good. When I've been to his shows, I've had a great time. When I've read his blog, I get a chuckle out of it (usually) or learn a new word (fetid). As a fan, I've never been disappointed. He's selling a good product. He appears to truly appreciate his fans. John is deserving of his many, many fans.Bumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05990993585237388150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-39720652469107582252010-08-19T15:17:00.573-04:002010-08-19T15:17:00.573-04:00Kudos on this great blog! I've become aware of...Kudos on this great blog! I've become aware of the Isaac Foundation through John Mayer's involvement. I've met John briefly in two different occasions and both of which, he was gracious and patient with his fans and even the photographers around him. I've always defended him as a musician and as a person against those who talk like those journalists do. My respect and admiration for Mr Mayer only increased when I found out about his involvement in your foundation. As the other commenters before me mentioned, nobody is ever perfect including Mayer, but one-sided "journalists" like Outhier is way out of line for writing such an uninformed piece.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532406102839537297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-70664954625806800952010-08-19T15:11:18.758-04:002010-08-19T15:11:18.758-04:00Thank you for writing this blog. I've briefly ...Thank you for writing this blog. I've briefly met John in two instances and he's always been gracious to his fans and has made time for them. I've always defended him as a musician and as a person when someone I know bashes his person. My respect and admiration for him only increased when I found out his immense involvement in your foundation. Anyone who cares like that is definitely not dismissible and uncharitable as those so-called-journalists say.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532406102839537297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-2841679230184251872010-08-15T14:22:04.644-04:002010-08-15T14:22:04.644-04:00No need for Outhier to write such an article...you...No need for Outhier to write such an article...you just did :) Wonderfully written blog. Thank you. <br /><br />And I'm with Kevin...I'm sick of seeing "douche" stories of Mayer as well...I mean c'mon...being a journalist, you'd think that they'd know the definition of words they use...Douche is defined as "a device used to introduce a stream of water into the body for medical or hygienic reasons, or the stream of water itself." Or in french, douche means shower. So either way....it's juvenile and just plain ridiculous. <br /><br />Thanks again for all your great writings on such a wonderful musician.Devannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-23728412186107673242010-08-13T16:45:26.740-04:002010-08-13T16:45:26.740-04:00I always enjoy reading your blogs and hearing abou...I always enjoy reading your blogs and hearing about Isaac's interactions with John. It's heartwarming. <br /><br />I've only met John once, and it was brief, but I could tell that he respects his fans and has a good heart.<br /><br />We all say stupid things. We all make mistakes. Thank goodness we aren't doing it in front of the world to be torn down and ridiculed by the fickle, heartless media.<br /><br />Thanks for posting. And I'm sending positive vibes Isaac's way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-73898118468013412322010-08-13T13:21:38.087-04:002010-08-13T13:21:38.087-04:00Bravo on your post Andrew... We know it was heartf...Bravo on your post Andrew... We know it was heartfelt. But the author of that article robbed you and your family of time you'll never get back, the author wasn't worth it, and he has probably never cared about anything more than how the slant of his giberish fodder can pay his bills. <br />Continue what good you do Andrew, we have always admired the spirit of your whole family! I have this posted on my wall and want to share it with you and John, its a pleasant reminder that helps me wade through days like this.<br />Huggs to your family!Mr & Mrs G.<br /> <br />Mother Teresa: "Do It Anyway" <br /> <br /> The verses below reportedly were written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India, and are widely attributed to her. <br /><br />Some sources say that the words below were written on the wall in Mother Teresa's own room. In any case, their association with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity has made them popular worldwide, expressing as they do, the spirit in which they lived their lives. <br /><br />They seem to be based on a composition originally by Kent Keith, but much of the second half has been re-written in a more spiritual way.<br />___________________________________________ <br /><br />1. The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta: <br /><br /> People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.<br /><br /> If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.<br /><br /> If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.<br /><br /> If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.<br /><br /> What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.<br /><br /> If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.<br /><br /> The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.<br /><br /> Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.<br /><br /> In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.<br /><br />-this version is credited to Mother TeresaMr. & Mrs. Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-18527300322009510772010-08-13T11:21:02.178-04:002010-08-13T11:21:02.178-04:00John is a human being and we humans all make mista...John is a human being and we humans all make mistakes. To think otherwise is unrealistic. But it's about time people started to realize the good things that John does and has always done! He truly is a good guy with a big heart. Love this post. Thanks for setting the record straight.WhyGeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803122772220405460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-34094996705401052332010-08-13T07:03:24.647-04:002010-08-13T07:03:24.647-04:00you said everything people need to know. i knew al...you said everything people need to know. i knew all that in my heart even i know he has said things people find offensive. he is also one of the most talented musicians of our generation and he has such a good heart and he really cares about the people around him. i wish there were more people like him out there.rewwrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684355056944142738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-27370405259985562472010-08-13T01:18:57.471-04:002010-08-13T01:18:57.471-04:00Thank you for writing this. Maybe this will help m...Thank you for writing this. Maybe this will help more people realize how wrong they really are about this man.daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-29985368521300456242010-08-13T00:26:48.060-04:002010-08-13T00:26:48.060-04:00Thank you for defending John. He's not perfect...Thank you for defending John. He's not perfect, no one is, but the way he's being unfairly treated by the media is just horrible. I think they're more interested in stirring the pot than actually giving him a fair chance to own up to whatever mistakes he's made and move on. Thank you for putting your voice out there and reminding people of John's compassion and good heart.Alyssahttp://alyssamwbc.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34863338.post-89318673806766474082010-08-12T15:29:55.376-04:002010-08-12T15:29:55.376-04:00Great post...while John may have had a few slip-up...Great post...while John may have had a few slip-ups in interviews, or statements that don't translate as well on paper, you're totally right that he's a great guy at heart.<br /><br />I've only had the pleasure of meeting him for all of 30 seconds before a show, but one can just sense that he loves meeting new people, helping people and just trying to make the most of his life (which I'd say he's done a fine job of thus far).<br /><br />I'm sick of seeing "douche" stories about JM too, but there will always be haters. I wish those "authors" could meet him, go to one of his shows, listen to the from-the-heart banter, etc. I guess what's truly important is that you all and I, and many million more, know he's a pretty damn good guy.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993613532744028191noreply@blogger.com