I have a music related question. What was the inspiration for your song CROWS and what was the process of creating it like? It truly is one of my favorites. You were kind enough to send me a beautiful, handwritten copy of the lyrics. There seems to be something eerie and magical about it, and it seems to set itself apart from much of your other work both in tone and structure. Anyway, I listen to it all the time. As always, thanks for all you do, and much love to you and yours.
As usual, your response to my question is revealing and introspective. It’s so important to have a best friend that is always there for you. The whole social media thing is a conundrum that I have a love-hate relationship with. I hope this Substack continues to be a cohesive platform for sharing in a helpful and hopeful way with like-minded folks.
Thanks for letting us in on these interesting factoids about yourself!
Brave lady :) Good on you. I feel as if nature/God/spirit or whatever allowed DIGITAL and all it encompasses it as if to say "I know you guys haven't the ability to use it as you should. But it's time to see if you can step up your human game ...good luck".
And Allison for your response. Always appreciate your honesty & willingness to share with our group. Glad you have that very special best friend!
I agree with you about social media. I guess some folks need more attention than others and posting gives them the platform they need to feel good about themselves??
I think it would be interesting for the group to weigh in on the topic you presented. Iconoclastic vs reverence. Lots of smart folks in this group. I’d be interested in what everyone has to say.
Can’t wait to see the finished Xmas ornaments. You know I love the painting I chose. I’ve picked out a special place for it. The frame you selected makes it even prettier!
Allison: thank you. I'm glad that your knee is feeling better. The one social media that I find hateful is twitter. My feed is filled with so much hateful rhetoric that is mind boggling. The lunatics drown out most of the positive posts. More and more I just go to Instagram to see what my favorite artists are up to. Love you❤️. And I love this family of followers.
I just deleted my Twitter account. Too much right wing lunacy. I get 5 stories from people/news that I follow and the rest is all right wing nonsense. Thank you
I don't see the right-wing stuff. However, I get tagged in a lot of spam. I noticed that many Armenians are either silent or have left Twitter. I liked getting news about Armenia from Twitter. I'll keep my account but rarely will post.
As a recent transplant from CA ( we chased our daughters here) your paragraph about your best friend and distant proximity really resonates with me. Texting is one thing, phone calls another but neither replace sitting on the porch eyeball to eyeball.
I’m hoping that through our house concert series here on the Cumberland and perhaps an art or writing class, I will be blessed with new buds. Meanwhile thankful to read your words and view your works when they pop up in my inbox. Happy Weekend Allison.
Love this response, especially the part about finding contentment at this point in your life <3 What a rare and beautiful space you've created here on the internet, Allison!
Good morning from SC. Glad to know your knee is on the mend. My question is about new country. I find myself scratching my head and at the same time enjoying a few of the new female artists. I love many genres of music but there is something special happening with the older ladies of country. I would love to see you and Shelby tour again someday. Have a great day.
Thank you for sharing the personal details of your essence. You are remarkable and I continue to grow and feel inspiration through you sharing your journey.
I felt such a peace in this answer/writing. Especially that you are content and grateful for your blessings. That is wonderful to hear, to know. And that you have a best friend to share with. You are special to me and I thank you. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful, full of love and laughter. Love to you and your family.
Hi, Allison.
I have a music related question. What was the inspiration for your song CROWS and what was the process of creating it like? It truly is one of my favorites. You were kind enough to send me a beautiful, handwritten copy of the lyrics. There seems to be something eerie and magical about it, and it seems to set itself apart from much of your other work both in tone and structure. Anyway, I listen to it all the time. As always, thanks for all you do, and much love to you and yours.
Stephen
As usual, your response to my question is revealing and introspective. It’s so important to have a best friend that is always there for you. The whole social media thing is a conundrum that I have a love-hate relationship with. I hope this Substack continues to be a cohesive platform for sharing in a helpful and hopeful way with like-minded folks.
Thanks for letting us in on these interesting factoids about yourself!
Brave lady :) Good on you. I feel as if nature/God/spirit or whatever allowed DIGITAL and all it encompasses it as if to say "I know you guys haven't the ability to use it as you should. But it's time to see if you can step up your human game ...good luck".
Thank you Alice for the great question
And Allison for your response. Always appreciate your honesty & willingness to share with our group. Glad you have that very special best friend!
I agree with you about social media. I guess some folks need more attention than others and posting gives them the platform they need to feel good about themselves??
I think it would be interesting for the group to weigh in on the topic you presented. Iconoclastic vs reverence. Lots of smart folks in this group. I’d be interested in what everyone has to say.
Can’t wait to see the finished Xmas ornaments. You know I love the painting I chose. I’ve picked out a special place for it. The frame you selected makes it even prettier!
Glad the knee is on the mend.
Take good care and enjoy your weekend 🍁🍂
Allison: thank you. I'm glad that your knee is feeling better. The one social media that I find hateful is twitter. My feed is filled with so much hateful rhetoric that is mind boggling. The lunatics drown out most of the positive posts. More and more I just go to Instagram to see what my favorite artists are up to. Love you❤️. And I love this family of followers.
Ever since Musk took over Twitter it has become a dumpster fire. I also prefer Instagram.
I just deleted my Twitter account. Too much right wing lunacy. I get 5 stories from people/news that I follow and the rest is all right wing nonsense. Thank you
I don't see the right-wing stuff. However, I get tagged in a lot of spam. I noticed that many Armenians are either silent or have left Twitter. I liked getting news about Armenia from Twitter. I'll keep my account but rarely will post.
Well I follow three or four journalists/reporters but after that it is Ted Cruz, Mike Flynn, MTG and more nonsense
I don't follow MTG but sometimes look at her feed. I admit I get a guilty pleasure out of tweeting sarcastic replies to her nonsense.
God forbid following her. It just shows up. Oh no, I would never follow her or the other loonies. They just show up.
As a recent transplant from CA ( we chased our daughters here) your paragraph about your best friend and distant proximity really resonates with me. Texting is one thing, phone calls another but neither replace sitting on the porch eyeball to eyeball.
I’m hoping that through our house concert series here on the Cumberland and perhaps an art or writing class, I will be blessed with new buds. Meanwhile thankful to read your words and view your works when they pop up in my inbox. Happy Weekend Allison.
Love this response, especially the part about finding contentment at this point in your life <3 What a rare and beautiful space you've created here on the internet, Allison!
Good morning from SC. Glad to know your knee is on the mend. My question is about new country. I find myself scratching my head and at the same time enjoying a few of the new female artists. I love many genres of music but there is something special happening with the older ladies of country. I would love to see you and Shelby tour again someday. Have a great day.
Namaste
Robbie Taylor
🦋
Robbie
Thank you for sharing the personal details of your essence. You are remarkable and I continue to grow and feel inspiration through you sharing your journey.
I’m so interested in your ornaments!!!
I felt such a peace in this answer/writing. Especially that you are content and grateful for your blessings. That is wonderful to hear, to know. And that you have a best friend to share with. You are special to me and I thank you. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful, full of love and laughter. Love to you and your family.