May 2012
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It occurs to me that there are other towns. It occurs to me so violently that I...
– Dorothy Parker, “My Hometown” McCall’s 1928
True.
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Lost Bonnaroo
And got this news in the TSA checkpoint after having said goodbye to Sara with a mega ugly cry face.
I am remedying this day with beer and french fries and probably apple pie in a second.
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR ME. ONWARDS.
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It doesn’t matter because intellect is neutered.
– hollandchase on the androgyny of intellect.
THANK YOU EVERYONE I MADE IT INTO THE TOP 10.
I love you ALL!
Now let’s hope that the judges like the music! The criteria is “creativity” 20% , “originality” 20% , being “compelling” 60%.
thegiantsquids asked: I hope you make it :) Your music is amazing.
port-wine asked: You have a really beautiful voice, I hope you win! Good luck!
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kingcheddarxvii:
If my sister gets back into the top 3 by the time voting ends, she will cover How Do I Live as a thank you to the Homestucks who helped get her there!
So there’s that.
DONE & DONE.
lemonfirefighter asked: I just wanted to let you know that All Good Cowboys has been stuck in my head and that with a quiet guilt, I had to download your album for free. One day I will have the money to properly support you.
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“All Good Cowboys”//”With Arms Outstretched (Rilo Kiley Cover)” The Bedroom Sessions — Mercy Bell, Maryanna Sokol, Julie Peel, and Jax de Leon
Yup, vote for me to go to Bonnaroo.
You can all vote EVERY DAY until 4/16.
One more time, vote me into Bonnaroo!!!
(You can also download my album for free here at mercybell.com)
Ashley Judd raises many a good point, writes... →
jennyowenyoungs:
I highly recommend you read this piece in its entirety… However, I am familiar with the stunting effect glowing screens have on attention spans, so I’ve taken the liberty of putting together a highlights reel from Ashley Judd’s piece which appears on The Daily Beast. From the introduction: The Conversation about women’s bodies exists largely outside of us, while it is also...
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The assault on our body image, the hypersexualization of girls and women and...
– Ashley Judd, “Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her ‘Puffy’ Appearance”
Smart, fierce lady.
inedible-tofu asked: Just popping in to say that I think your voice is amazing and you're a wonderful lass!
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steelpalm-deactivated20121227 asked: love everything you do! hopefully those competitions were in your favor because you deserve it : ) enjoy the week! xox
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You can never compete with someone who loves what they do, so why be subpar at...
– my sister Ana-Maria
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