A beautiful summer day on the Rhode Island waterfront had an eerie vibe, as we watched all the loving families at play... most of them with tan or brown skin.
Wow, Mary Ann, I am astounded at the overflowing talent that comes from you in so many genres. Your insights and heartful words, sounds and colors reach far and I wish they reached wide. I am grateful for having the smarts to subscribe to you so I can keep you and your deep spirit in my life.
Oh, Elly. Your responses always choke me up. Thank you. I feel like we must have been friends in some other life. ❤️ I will be writing more essays as my songs get released this fall, so I look forward to being in touch! And after replying to everyone's comments here (I'm so moved that there are six!) I'll take a stroll through your own Substack. I've been off the app in recent months and need to catch up. So happy to have met you here!
I LOVE this song! I can certainly relate to the lyrics (I'm sure many women can, especially in today's climate, but always, in general!) Your voice sounds beautiful, and this song is both passionate and catchy at the same time. I also love your post. Things are SCARY now. You've nailed it re: exactly WHY it is going on, i.e., they don't want to work harder so they'd rather eliminate the competition. Thank you so much for these posts, your music, your thoughts, and I LOVE the artwork of the woman. Beautiful! xxoo
Oh, thank you Chrissi. You are always so kind and encouraging. Please know how much I appreciate it! Also, I wrote a long response to you earlier on the phone, but when I switched to a different window, I lost it! Grrrrr! I hate when that happens! I had mentioned the documentary "Bad Faith," which gives such an incredible history of the white supremacy movement (starting in the '60s), which cloaked itself in Christianity. I believe it's on Netlix now, but I actually bought it last year, to have as a history reference. Once civil rights and the women's movement gained too much ground, the right began to write their playbook, and here we are. I could go on but that would be another essay! :) Again, thank you so much!
Beautiful song and art! I also love how your insight captured both sides of what we experienced in the park—beautiful families innocently enjoying a peaceful day alongside the darker, more ominous threats of violence under the shadow of masked men.
Wow, Mary Ann, I am astounded at the overflowing talent that comes from you in so many genres. Your insights and heartful words, sounds and colors reach far and I wish they reached wide. I am grateful for having the smarts to subscribe to you so I can keep you and your deep spirit in my life.
Oh, Elly. Your responses always choke me up. Thank you. I feel like we must have been friends in some other life. ❤️ I will be writing more essays as my songs get released this fall, so I look forward to being in touch! And after replying to everyone's comments here (I'm so moved that there are six!) I'll take a stroll through your own Substack. I've been off the app in recent months and need to catch up. So happy to have met you here!
I LOVE this song! I can certainly relate to the lyrics (I'm sure many women can, especially in today's climate, but always, in general!) Your voice sounds beautiful, and this song is both passionate and catchy at the same time. I also love your post. Things are SCARY now. You've nailed it re: exactly WHY it is going on, i.e., they don't want to work harder so they'd rather eliminate the competition. Thank you so much for these posts, your music, your thoughts, and I LOVE the artwork of the woman. Beautiful! xxoo
Oh, thank you Chrissi. You are always so kind and encouraging. Please know how much I appreciate it! Also, I wrote a long response to you earlier on the phone, but when I switched to a different window, I lost it! Grrrrr! I hate when that happens! I had mentioned the documentary "Bad Faith," which gives such an incredible history of the white supremacy movement (starting in the '60s), which cloaked itself in Christianity. I believe it's on Netlix now, but I actually bought it last year, to have as a history reference. Once civil rights and the women's movement gained too much ground, the right began to write their playbook, and here we are. I could go on but that would be another essay! :) Again, thank you so much!
You're welcome! I will look for the documentary. And please do write an essay. I enjoy your writings and opinions so much! :)
Favorite line: 'I may have cancer but I still have a big mouth!' Listening now...
And you know I do!!!! :) I know we talked about a phone chat in email, but I forget what we said. I have to go back and check!
Beautiful song and art! I also love how your insight captured both sides of what we experienced in the park—beautiful families innocently enjoying a peaceful day alongside the darker, more ominous threats of violence under the shadow of masked men.
We shared something unique that day, as if some dark orchestra somewhere was playing a foreboding soundtrack.
Exactly!!!!
Yours is a love letter
for the ages
And especially
for the young
Thank you Mary Ann
for lighting the way
Thank YOU, Deb. I've been off Substack for a few months and need to catch up on your writing! I deeply appreciate the kind words.
We are always connected, Mary Ann
I have thought of you often
and my letters
are always there for you
You have more vitality
than most people
will ever have
Excellent song and writing, as always!
"As always" back atcha! You're always there for the support, Randi. I see it, I know it and I so deeply appreciate it.
You rock, girl!