Well hello! Let’s jump right back in, shall we? I’ll be posting over the next few weeks, I swear, but to start us off here’s a video of me singing Patty Griffin’s beautiful song, “Mary.”
If you’re looking for high production values you’ll have to look elsewhere, but in the interest of getting something out to you faster than once every six months, I threw perfectionism out the window. (Shouldn’t we all do that?)
To prove it, I tacked on some bonus bloopers at the end of the video, exposing me in all my imperfect, dorky glory. Don’t judge. 🙂
P.S. Wondering why I’ve been absent? Long story short: I got clobbered by two rounds of serious depression, but I’m coming out of it and am on track to feel 100% better. Thank god for medication and one outstanding therapist. Onward!
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Loved this!
Aw, thanks Delores!
You are so damn beautiful inside and out. Your wonderful video reminded me of this – plus that I miss ya. I deal with similar sh*t. Love you always. Xoxo
Lauren, you are sweetest, though I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I miss you too! I’ve been thinking a lot about the years in San Francisco, and what a good time we had in that Marina house. Sending you so much love.
I, too, am so sorry to hear about your struggles, Deonne. And, I’m truly disappointed we didn’t realize how similar we were back in the early days; I feel like we missed so much sharing and loving and special times… This said, there was no way we coulda known this ’til I hit rock bottom and went into critical, life-changing, extremely focused therapy at 25. Until this, I was sadly just protective “bubble gum and roses”.
I don’t write enough…I didn’t make a concerted effort to see you in SD… But, you truly hold a very special place in my heart, D. I hope you know this. Our history. Our time in The Marina. Your insane beauty and adorableness. Your strength in being you. The fact that you got that bold, stunning, in your face tattoo WAY before it was vogue. Your candor. Your Joie de Vie. You are exceptional – and I am beyond grateful that we are reconnected as we are, that we will enjoy a wonderful bottle of wine together someday soon. Xoxoxoxo
Oh, Lauren. You and I both went through so much, didn’t we? And were maybe too young to understand the truth of just how connected we were. When I think of you I think of fierce boldness, fierce intelligence, and also a fierce loyalty to your friends. We were girls back then, but with the makings of strong women, and now at last we’re there after a lot of hard work. I would absolutely love some couch/wine time with you. Remember all those times in the Marina? Man am I nostalgic for it, even though I know we can’t go back. Please stay in touch, and we will meet up at some point. Love you.
Nice way to wake up, beautiful thank you for the smile.
That’s so nice, thanks Monika!
oh, deonne so beautiful and lovely to have you back – stay well my friend…..
What a nice comment, Oksana, thank you!
Are you fracking kidding – That was GLORIOUS! Your bloopers are so much more graceful than mine, I cannot perform solo with music anything – even to video with only sound – yeah call it performance anxiety! You will likely NEVER hear any of my instrumentals so I am thrilled to share in yours. So jealous – you play and sing like an angel my friend!
Sherry, you’re too kind. Really. Thank you!
love the song. <3
Thank you, Ron!
Gorgeous, Deonne. Have missed you. The bloopers are priceless.
Aw, thanks, Michel. I’ve missed me too, ha.
Just beautiful, D. You AND the song!
Aw, thank you, B! I’m planning to play the Taos Inn open mic a week from tomorrow, and will likely do this song and a couple others. Eek. 🙂