August 2012
2 posts
PatBlogahan.com: This love is breaking my heart →
patmonahan:
These things I cannot have Those feelings lost for good Hearts don’t know the letting go And minds they know they should This skin will shed someday And with it memories all The having you the losing you This love so grand so tall Had I know that love so sweet Could turn to salted tears I’d still choose you in every lifetime
Beautiful words! Beautiful sentiment!
PatBlogahan.com: Work →
patmonahan:
When I was in 9th grade, I had a weird science teacher named Mr. Semple. We called it Simple Semple Science, except for me science was never easy. Mr. Semple said one thing in that nine months that really stood out. It stood out so much that here I am writing about it 6 years later. Ha. Gotcha! 28…
Hey Pat — Love reading your blogs and appreciate to share how human you...
July 2012
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: Sunrise →
patmonahan:
Crawling into bed at sunrise is pretty lonely. Always feels like the birds are ashamed of me. Hotel rooms are built for people like me I suppose. Thick drapes. Soundscape machines. You name it, there are things to inspire good sleep. Why do none of these things inspire ME? Maybe they do. Maybe I’m…
Sounds like a great idea, Pat. Family….sometimes you cannot live with...
June 2012
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: The Underdog →
patmonahan:
Many of you know that I lost my father last week. He was 85 and until recently, looked like he might live to a hundred. Thank you all for your kind words and the love and condolences. My family and I really appreciate it all and it helped a great deal to know how many people cared about him and…
A very nice tribute to your father, Pat. My sympathies to you and all of your...
April 2012
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: I've thrown a bunch away →
patmonahan:
I keep writing blogs and tossing them out because I’m not clear enough in my words to you at the time. I’ve written about the past and SF and Johnny Cash and all sorts of things but nothing has seemed worthy of sending. I haven’t been ignoring you, I’ve just been cloudy in the point lately. …
Hey Pat - Keep those blogs coming! How could sharing your thoughts be unworthy?? ...
February 2012
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: True love →
patmonahan:
When I was a kid, I would watch award shows and see big music stars and big time actors saying they loved their fans. It always made me crack up, knowing none of them would ever go out of their way to give any of their fans the time of day. It’s actually kept me from saying I love my/our fans on…
Pat — I know how sincere you all are as I have waited after many a show...
January 2012
6 posts
PatBlogahan.com: If laughter really is the best... →
patmonahan:
Then I will live to a very old age. I was just with ALL of my brothers and sisters for the first time in ten years. That was Thanksgiving just before my mom passed away. So, there we were in Erie, PA to be with my dad during a pretty scary time for all of us due to his health struggle at 85…
Hi Pat — Beautiful thoughts and words that made me smile and cry a bit as I...
PatBlogahan.com: If laughter really is the best... →
patmonahan:
Then I will live to a very old age. I was just with ALL of my brothers and sisters for the first time in ten years. That was Thanksgiving just before my mom passed away. So, there we were in Erie, PA to be with my dad during a pretty scary time for all of us due to his health struggle at 85…
Hi Pat —- Beautiful thoughts and words that made me smile and cry a bit as I...
PatBlogahan.com: I was thinking.. →
patmonahan:
Drive By is out and what a great response you have all giving it. It’s a side of the band on our new record that is a lot of fun and up beat in a way that reflects the new energy of Train. For those of you who were counting on a more reflective side of the band, there is plenty on the new CD….
Pat, I am excited for the album (old school term) as well. I love that Train...
PatBlogahan.com: Surf →
patmonahan:
There’s a moment when you paddle out to sea, just before the wave in front of you breaks, it seems like both you and the ocean hold your breathe and you leap into one another. I feel like I am in that state of mind a lot these days. I’m waiting to leap in and hope for the best. When you rise up to…
In like I have been since I first heard Train all those years ago!! Hope to...
PatBlogahan.com: Weird ass New Years →
patmonahan:
I stopped drinking about 16 years ago. That’s about the time music actually started to become a possible future for me. Every since then though, I have not had an epic New Years Eve. I’m thinking that it’s just a strange time for me in general but this year was just as weird as the past 15. Not…
Sorry about that — I continue. I think occassions that are set up to be...
PatBlogahan.com: Weird ass New Years →
patmonahan:
I stopped drinking about 16 years ago. That’s about the time music actually started to become a possible future for me. Every since then though, I have not had an epic New Years Eve. I’m thinking that it’s just a strange time for me in general but this year was just as weird as the past 15. Not…
Hey Pat — Never had an epic New Year and probably never will. I try to...
November 2011
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: Thanks! →
patmonahan:
I’ve been very family lately so I have kind of been away but please except my deepest thank you for the wonderful life you’ve given me and my family. Train fans and friends are kind and thoughtful and so what I’m trying to be more of. I hope that we get many more years of sharing life moments…
Happy times to you and yours Pat!! Definitely looking forward to lots of years of...
September 2011
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: Train fans are weirdos! Thank... →
patmonahan:
I would like to point out 20 reasons Train fans are the best! 1.T-fans are actually kind people 2.You have a great sense of yourselves 3.You are open to things 4.You have a great sense of humor 5.You care about your fellow friends and other fans of Train and other music 6.You’re really…
Hey Pat— As you said in an earlier blog.. you give what you get! We are great...
August 2011
2 posts
PatBlogahan.com: I Figured It Out -OR- Huh? →
patmonahan:
Years ago I had a great therapist. Her name is Judi. She is a really special person and she was the start of a large transformation for me. I am forever indebted to her. I should call her more often to thank her and give her my love. Anyway, I mention her because I’ve been wondering why people…
Hey Pat — As a former therapist…. call Judi more often and do say...
PatBlogahan.com: The heaviest bowling ball →
patmonahan:
I’m really not one to be macho. In fact, when I’m not on stage, I’d probably rather hang back. Yeah, I get on a story tangent or jokes roll here and there but when I’m not among friends or people I’m close to and I’m not at meet and greets, I like to observe rather than take the spot light. With…
You were given the gift of words and voice!! It was for you and all of us who...
July 2011
2 posts
PatBlogahan.com: DRIVE BY lyrics →
patmonahan:
On the other side of a street I knew Stood a girl that looked like you This must be deja vu But I thought this can’t be true Cause you moved to west LA or New York or Sante Fe Or where ever to get away from me
Oh but that one night Was more than just right I didn’t leave you cause I was…
Hey Pat — thanks for more great words!! On other subject, my case of wine...
PatBlogahan.com: Some happy endings are sad →
patmonahan:
As we(Train) approach the final tour of the Save Me SF record, I can’t help but to feel a bit melancholy about wrapping up the past 3 years. This journey has been lined with joy and laughter, appreciation and rebirth, new friendships and great old ones and so much love that we were able to share…
Loving all that came before and looking forward to what it to be!!! Tickets...
May 2011
2 posts
Fans
patmonahan:
I always thought of the word “fan” as kind of a low brow term, like being a fan was like being out of the mind of what or who you liked. So, I always called train fans friends instead. I’m a little bit wiser than I once was and am happy to admit being a fan of things and I don’t feel less than at all. Being a fan of something or someone is fun, especially when you meet who you admire...
PatBlogahan.com: Fans →
patmonahan:
I always thought of the word “fan” as kind of a low brow term, like being a fan was like being out of the mind of what or who you liked. So, I always called train fans friends instead. I’m a little bit wiser than I once was and am happy to admit being a fan of things and I don’t feel less than at…
Hey Pat, Proud to say I have been a fan since I first heard Train a long time...
October 2010
2 posts
PatBlogahan.com: Europe and Thank you →
patmonahan:
We had a tough trip from Las Vegas to Spain last week but our stay and travel has been wonderful. The road can be a very difficult place at times. You contend with weather, illness, overwork, over singing, jet lag, lack of sleep, lack of love, over love from crowds. It’s all weird but lovely at…
Not Irish, but I found it hard not to feel connected to Ireland. So glad for...
PatBlogahan.com: Europe and Thank you →
patmonahan:
We had a tough trip from Las Vegas to Spain last week but our stay and travel has been wonderful. The road can be a very difficult place at times. You contend with weather, illness, overwork, over singing, jet lag, lack of sleep, lack of love, over love from crowds. It’s all weird but lovely at…
Pat — not Irish, but it is hard not to feel a connection to such a beautiful...
September 2010
1 post
PatBlogahan.com: Train-ing wheels? →
patmonahan:
Ok I have an idea but I need you guys to love it and or help me figure it out. I want to create an event that I will love, you will have fun AND we can do something good for fellow humans, mostly children. So, my idea is that, being a runner, I should host 10K’s all over the planet to raise…
Pat — think this is a great idea and would love to be involved. One of my...
