say hey – amanda palmer

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A golden evening in Denmark. This summer, our fami

A golden evening in Denmark.
This summer, our family was invited to celebrate our cousin Anja’s wedding. It had been twenty years since I’d last visited, and it was a perfect opportunity to connect with extended aunts, uncles and cousins, and spend some time with immediate family.
The first few days at our cousin Rene & Lisbeth’s were idyllic. Rolling farmland, extended sunsets, warm days and clear skies. This night we all dined outside together, and ran around their property, jumping on the trampoline and playing frisbee golf. I also forced family photos on everyone, as I tend to like to do 😉
With light this perfect, how could I not?! ❤️
More photos to come!
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To know Carrie is to adore her. Carrie is bold. S

To know Carrie is to adore her.
Carrie is bold. She is brave. And she is strong AF.
Whether she’s giving design tips (be sure to follow @houselovebycarrie), becoming a trail runner, or enjoying a “nightcap,” Carrie does it all with grace - and a bit of a twinkle in her eye 😉
She is one of the most stylish people I know. Her eye for design is eclectic, classy and energetic. Her creative generosity ranges from interior styling to personal shopping. She’s helped many of us decorate our homes and find *just* the right outfit.
I am so grateful for her listening ear and calm advice, her silly faces (there are mannyyyy 🤪), and for being our go-to crash pad while we’re in the city.
Happy Birthday Darling! Here’s to you!
❤️
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@usedtotherain

Classic Vancouver weather for Choir Choir Choir ☔️
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In 2011, while living and working in Toronto, I overheard my office mate singing to himself. Curious, and somewhat lulled by the sound of someone singing across cubicles, I asked him what he was humming. He told me that once a week, he went to a small singing group that was hosted at a bar. Two guys led the group - splitting people into sections, and teaching them simple harmonies to pop songs.
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Curious, I decided to show up to the next show with my video camera and capture the process. It was joyful, boisterous, funny and a bit confusing. It was also one of the most heartfelt gatherings I’d found, singing beside strangers. I edited the video - Wham’s “Last Christmas” - which would become the first of many videos created by CCC over the next decade.
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The concept behind Choir Choir Choir is simple: show up and sing. No skills or prior experience is necessary.
CCC has covered artists from Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, Madonna, The Barenaked Ladies, Fleetwood Mac and more!
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Nobu and Daveed have created a vessel of goodness, love and levity - a place for anyone and for everyone - to join and create together.
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Lucky for me, even though we moved across the country, I’ve kept in touch with CCC over the years and have been fortunate to film a number of events out here on the west coast. And last night, before the doors opened to the public, we snuck out into the alley behind the venue to snap a few pics.
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If you haven’t gone to a show, I highly recommend that you give @choirchoirchoir a follow and look out for an opportunity to join a sing-along near you!
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Thanks guys!
Oh, and learn the damn songs!
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I captured these author photos for @johnniexmas al

I captured these author photos for @johnniexmas almost a year ago, and it’s about time they found a place on the ‘ol grid!
I mean, that red suit against a background of yellow autumn leaves?! Perfection. 👏🏼✨
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Johnnie is an author and graphic novelist who has created middle grade graphic novels like “Swim Team” and “Gamerville,” adapted the Alien 3 screenplay into a graphic novel, and teamed up with Margaret Atwood herself to co-create the series “Angel Catbird.” He’s won an insane number of awards, and writes books that my nephew absolutely devours.
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Thanks for the trust, Johnnie! I still can’t get over the fact that I have pals who are New York Times bestselling novelists!

Oceanfront water colours 🎨 . I keep thinking t

Oceanfront water colours 🎨
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I keep thinking that I haven’t done much hiking this season, and then I remember that I spent 5 days walking and camping the Hesquiat Peninsula in June!
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This campsite was our third. We had a waterfall nearby to pump freshwater from, the best hard cheese and lentil stew for dinner, and Bri brought along a small paint set, with coasters as our canvas 💛
Using my hands to create is *theee* most gratifying thing.
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@beampaints

Now *THAT’S* what you call a HOEDOWN! . Ashley

Now *THAT’S* what you call a HOEDOWN!
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Ashley and Randy are the rootin-est/tootin-est cowpokes this side of The Fraser River, and this weekend, they got hitched!
We two-stepped, laughed, got temporary tattoos, shared stories and tears of happiness. What a night. Wishing you the very best, always! ❤️
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