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Well hello everyone…

Greetings from New Zealand where I have three days left to make the most of the summer moment with my youngling…while juggling a huge touring announcement.

Before all the touring and ticketing stuff starts firing, I just wanted to welcome in the 100+ new patrons who joined up in the last 24 hours.


It’s nice here - and it’s extra-nice when a whole new lot of people show up.

New people: where you from (I assume a lot of folks are from the USA) and how are you? Tell us a little about yourself. Anything goes over here. Long or short or as personal as you want. HOORAY YOU ARE SAFE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA! Everybody here is nice.

And patrons in general: where you checking in from and how’s everybody doing?

I am having a fragile-as-fuck week here down on the South Island of New Zealand and have little time to process and think but much to share. Deeper thoughts coming soon when I post the Althing (for the new folks; that’s the monthly newsletter where I check in and share life & patron & community news).

Old-school folks (and new! we are all One), please welcome people in.

Comment away on each other’s comments.

Waving from down here…and so honored to be here, as usual.

Love

Afp

Here’s a little photo drop from the last few days in Queenstown.





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Nicole Werner

What cities are the Dolls coming to? You’re killing me!

Connie K

Hello from Exeter NH! 😊

Laura Payne

Long Beach, CA here! Come on in, everyone! The water’s fine! ❤️❤️❤️😘

Bethany Olson

Welcome all, everyone is safe here! I am waiting with bated breath for the city announcement. I’m praying to Mr. And Ms. deity that one of them is in the PNW. I know you have ties here…. Other than that, I just got over my second round of Covid. My kid gave it to everyone in the family. I’m exhausted. I’m full of anger and fear and.. yeah… hatred because of yet another shooting. I’m actually considering one of those Kevlar backpacks for my daughter. Fuck if I know what the right thing to do is. This is why I need you, heart sister. Your voice gives me hope. It can also give me pause, but that’s due to the words.

Kristin Ryan

I am at the end of day four of recovering from full bariatric bypass surgery for severe acid reflux. I am in pain, but is manageable, but am struggling hard-core in terms of getting my (crushed) psych meds back in my system and dealing with not having them. So many nightmares like 5-7 a night waking up drenched in sweat. In other news, welcome everyone new! You will love it here, and you are loved! 💜

Robyn Pearson

Welcome new, hello "old"! I'm in Santa Cruz, CA. Not bad here although my husband got laid off Friday. Still reeling but we'll be ok. Right now it's an unplanned vacation, won't freak out yet! ❤️

Nicole Werner

Not new at all. But broke now. Traveled to Woodstock so come to Denver. Or just Colorado anywhere.

Amanda Eckert

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Fremde, etranger, stranger Gluklich zu sehen, je suis enchant Happy to see you, bleibe, reste, stay Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome Im Punk Cabaret, au Punk Cabaret, to Punk Cabaret! ❤️

Jessica Benjamin

Not new but left because like 1 in 8 women, I got breast cancer. Would love to see you. I’m in West Newton, MA.

Justine Griffith

I'm so glad you got to go back to NZ for a few deep breaths. I was leaving as you arrived, having done a cruise for 14 days from Sydney. It was magical. Don't suppose you're popping over the ditch to do any shows?

Bellana

Welcome, new folks! We only bite if asked. ;) I’m in Tallinn, Estonia for two more weeks, then off to Athens, Greece for a month. Undecided where to after that, but it’ll be time for me to get out of the Schengen zone, so maybe Bulgaria.

Antonia

Hi from Brooklyn. I’m taking a break from reading a Grady Hendrix book and am mentally gearing up to go to work tomorrow. I have two cats and a puppy snuggled around me.

Ashleigh M. Ferreira-Bartlett

I'm in Indy, and my shell sweater is unraveling as we speak. I feel a little less warmth from the sun everyday. I feel consumed by sad. Someone I respected made me feel totally invalid, invisible, unnecessary; and I haven't totally bounced back or stopped trying to make myself shrink yet. I am sick, but fuck, am I trying my best. I had surgery yesterday, but I can't seem to STOP moving today even though it hurts- despite sometimes feeling frozen to move, or unable due to pain, or sadness, or stagnancy. Oh wait, duh. That must be the false euphoria of the meds! Lol, I hadn't realized. Maybe it'll help now that I have. Anyway, I hope you come here or close. I hope wherever you go, Joy finds you there. I hope you're healing and warm. I know you have a lot in your head. I love you and we love you and we all appreciate you so much. We are the legs to your table whenever you can't stand. Nay fret. We are here. Thanks, always- for existing. I hope the honest best for your colossally honorable heart.

Nikki D. May

Hi from a nomad gathering at All World Acres, a sanctuary in Florida not far from Tampa where I've been listening to your music (as always) in a bathtub in the school bus that I live in 🛁🚌. It was lovely, until my hot water decided to go on vacation!

Dahlia

Hey new people!! Love from Woodstock where it’s snowing.

Len Tower Jr.

Amanda also has a forum, that is also full of kind civil people to chat with. Link in the comment. (Patreon sometime deletes posts with links in them.) -Len

Francine Hibiscus

Parade wave to the new folks! From SE Michigan, where it's snowing.

Robert Williams

We’re hiding here in Oz &, as ex-military, I sit stunned when we hear about shootings in your home. Worse, we only hear about the “multiple” shootings 😖 Please be safe. I don’t know how, sorry. Sending love from ‘a land down under’ 🤗

Robin Goodfellow

Hi!! Taking my lunch break in Adelaide, South Australia. Welcome all 🤗

Rusty Bias

Welcomes and felicitations and wishes of all good things to all new people... and old people! 💖

Julie B.

Hi! I am from Canton, Michigan. USA.

Maxwell Holder

Hello! Maxwell here. I'm pretty decent. I'm in a smallish town in the middle of Indiana. 36, queer, barista, music lover. Having a bit of a rebirth after weight loss surgery March of last year. I'm down over a hundred pounds. I feel the healthiest I have in my adult life. It's been an emotional roller coaster but I'm glad I did it. I've been a huge fan since around 2005. Met you at San Diego Comic Con in 2009. It was a blast of a time. I'm excited for what 2023 has in store. ❤️ U

Bethany Olson

I needed that. Thank you so much. It seems that people care more about having guns here than they care about children and the elderly, minorities and basically anyone.

Allie mcdonald

I’m old but new again had to stop while I got my life together (which is probably when I needed you most but life is costly and I could afford nothing) now three years later, one ovary down and chemotherapy and radiation done, a ten year relationship over! And a new house bought I’m back and ready for you! Love from this Lexington MA transplant in Mount Horeb Wisconsin now!

Robert Williams

Barossa Valley in South Australia here and life isn’t horrible 😁 Welcome to all the new people 👋🏻 Have fun and enjoy.

Suzanne

I got your holiday card! It's beautiful! And I'm loving the pictures you're posting of your travels. Living vicariously through you!

Suzanne

Is it real full snow or just teaser snow like we keep getting? I miss real actual snow. We got it and it all melted and it's frustrating.

Cassia Flashtig

Welcome to new people! (I’m in South Australia - having a good week filled with lots of family and friends after a long time). ❤️ Love to you, Amanda.

Suzanne

Hi! I'm in SW Michigan (Grand Rapids) where it's not quite snowing. It thinks it is but changes its mind as we hover right around the freezing point. Ah well. I am currently sitting in my recliner pinned down by my kitten, Coffee Le Bean. Thankfully my husband handed me my water and some chocolate (but not Dahlia Fruition Chocolate... Looks like I get my next shipment soon!) . I'm hoping Amanda and/or the Dolls come here because it seems like everyone circles around this city, which is odd because we're actually an AMAZING city. Anyway. Things are okay. I was stressed last week, but I think I finally got enough sleep and hydration to fix that.

mindy fragoso

Hello from Las Vegas, Nevada! I'm new and excited to be here!

Adrienne

Hello hello from Cleveland, Ohio. I've been a long, long time fan since my preteen years but first time patron because I am finally in a financial situation where I can pay for these kinds of things. For a little about me: I'm 29. I'm a therapist for kids to young adults. I have two torties and a calico who are my best friends. And my husband and I are in the process of adopting our first baby. 💕

Nicholas

Hello new and old! Love and kisses from Epsom in the UK, as always ❤

Cindi Vasquez

Big hello and hugs from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma U.S.A! I’m new to patron and excited to be here!

Elaine Marie Agee

Hi! I'm from Portland, Oregon, USA. Long time listener, first time caller (lol). I'm 30, I just finished my masters degree in social work, and the day after tomorrow, I start my first Social Work job working in crisis intervention. I'm nervous, happy for the learning opportunity, and sad to be closing the chapter on being a graduate student. I took a year off last year to focus on studies and to really find myself, and figure some things out. I don't know if I feel ready to let go of that yet. So, in the mean time, here I sit, typing this message, being held by my husband/support system. I'm so happy to be here!

Dianna

Hailing from Louisiana and have also been fragile AF the last few days. Navigating this new life is no easy feat.

Rosa Dumont

Greetings from The Berkshires Massachusetts!

Christy Meowlotte

Hi from Biloxi, Mississippi! Was a patron before cutting everything out a couple years back. A fan of you Amanda and the Dresden Dolls for more years than I can count! I’ll never forget getting to meet you years ago at a meet and greet after a New Orleans show and giving you an “ AmandafuckingPalmer” bracelet I made and you kissed my forehead and I feel like we are forever connected from that moment haha! Glad to be back and I hope to get to see you live again soon. Your shows are like no other 💗

Amanda Eckert

@bethany she was SUCH an amazing emcee—one of my favorite performances 🔥🙌🏼

Dahlia

It might be slush and rain by morning. Thankfully I had the chance to experience some real snow moments in the mountains of Utah a few weeks ago.

Bridget S. Dunne

Albuquerque, New Mexico! And I just discovered my card info was expired so now I’ve fixed it! Oof, I am tired, that’s for damn sure…

Elizabeth Letsch

Here in Tampa, FL. Have wanted to join but kept putting it off. Happy to support you this way now!

Meg Amber Rose

Hi, I'm pretty new and so happy to be here, from Derby, the UK. For a little about me, I've been a fan for only a couple of years and your music has fairly recently gotten me through the worst/scariest time in my life and for that I am forever grateful Amanda, I'm 24 and going back to education soon to study to become a teaching assistant- after holding myself back for many years I'm finally saying fuck it and going for it, sending lots of love to everyone here❤️

DebbieG

I prefer teaser snow these days, or as we call it, a dusting. I’m fine with not having to dig out my car or shovel. 😄

Aleta

Oh Robyn! I thought of you all when I heard about the lay offs but hoped it had passed you by. Enjoy the unplanned vacation part and I am sending you good vibes for the rest.

Noelle Tart

Hi from New Orleans 😸 I'm an old fan who was off Patreon for a while. Been inspired by the Dolls since I was like 12. I'm doing okay. I'm a visual artist. Glad to be in a creative space finding like minded people.

DebbieG

Welcome from Chicago to all new people and all the rest of you wonderful lot! 💕Sending strength and hugs to everyone who is struggling today. I am doing well in general, but am very sad today because a favorite radio dj passed away this morning. He was well-loved by many, was fighting cancer, and his legion of fans and friends were fighting with him. But we all lost today. 😥His mantra…Take nothing for granted; it’s great to be alive.

amanda madsen

Hello New friends! Salt Lake City, Utah representing here! I’ve been enjoying Amanda Palmer and Dresden dolls since the early 2000s. I must admit that I fell off the wagon for about a decade, sorry, kind of got sucked into the techno world, not sorry. Anywho found my way back to this lovely group of misfits after picking up Amanda’s book “the art of asking” at the airport a few months ago. This started the 3 month long dive back into all of her albums, web page, and social media. It’s good to be back. Also for anyone that hasn’t read that book, just wow! Go pick it up today. What an incredible read. Amanda, thank you for your continuing vulnerability, openness and your dedication to create community. It’s good to be back under your spell lol!

Lauren Bruce

Hello hello friends! Welcome to the wonderful chaos. Checking in from Tennessee at school, taking it one day at a time

Meghan

Hello from Atlanta, Georgia! I've always enjoyed Amanda and Dresden Dolls music, but I really got hooked after reading The Art of Asking and watching Amanda's Ted Talk. My love of all things AFP was cemented when she gave free tickets away for one of her shows to librarians (like me!). Her appreciation for libraries makes this librarian's heart happy! Hello to you all!

Anna McCotter

Welcome to you all. Sending love from southeast Virginia. 🤍 this is a good place, don’t be shy.

LaurieH

Hey y'all! Newbie from Henderson, NV. I hope everyone is having an awesome 2023 so far! I have been a major stress case for the last 12 months and hoping I can just let go and enjoy!

Ian Dearden

Greetings from over the ditch in Brisbane, Australia. Where I’m pleased to report that the Woodford Folk Festival ran successfully 27 Dec, 2022 - 1 Jan, 2023 - for the first time in 3 years!! You, of course, were one of the huge stars of the last festival that ran in December, 2019 - this year’s festival had a smaller footprint (less venues) & fewer overseas guests, but still got some of the best numbers ever. Despite being very wet (wellies the whole week, the site was VERY slushie)!!!

CatO

Hello from the Texas coast! I've been a quiet fan since college in Boston. Last show was Denver in 2019. We both wore red boots. You sat on the edge of the stage, and we cried through "Bigger on the Inside." One of my best memories. That show reminded me who I am, and I went back to school to become a psychologist. I shaved my head. I got married. I took a new name and came out as nonbinary. I quit teaching after the pandemic. I beat fucking breast cancer. I turn 50 this year, and four years until graduation to go. Thank you for all the music, the chaos, and the punk cabaret.

Misty

Things have been so rough. Im still working and it's going good, but I'm still living at home and it's so rough. I just feel like I've been army crawling to the next thing my whole life, I'm so tired.

Jennifer Maki

Hello Jenni here. I’ve been a fan since you toured with NIN although I never got to see you then…. But i have many times since!

Tony Ivanova

Hello, hello... From Haifa, Israel. Here everything is going alright for a while. Finally I can just work and just go to hikes and just do stuff. Pretty sure that it is not for a long time and another shitstorm is waiting for me around the corner, but I do what I can now and that's enough. Finally got my two t-shirts and a book from There Will Be No Intermission. Very happy about that :) It was my first merch from you, except for the signed card you sent to your new patreons with "fixing your own shit" several years ago. I also bought myself electric piano. Thought I deserve it. Some time with myself. I don't really remember how to play it but... I'll figure it out, I guess. I still have a lot of stuff to figure out and fix, and I feel very anxious about it sometimes, but I know that eventually it will all work out. Yp. Fun recommendation for ya all: Sofie Strand was once a guest on the You Are Going To Die podcast. Worth listening to. Have fun. Love you. Tony.

Bellana

I'm glad it got there safe and sound! Royal Mail strikes meant they all were a bit late, but glad it arrived. Please don't live vicariously through me. Go somewhere. Go ANYWHERE. The world is so big and so wondrous. It's not as hard (or as expensive) as it seems. If you don't want to go alone, pick a place in the world, and I'll meet you there. But GO. The things we regret the most are the things we DON'T do. <3

Alessandor Earnest

Hi from Waiheke!! I’ve got two days and three nights on the island before my flight back to Wellington Thursday. What are your recommendations?

Alexandra Cannon

Been around for a month or so, but not very engaged! I live in Oregon, but I'm from Maui, Hawaii. Last week was really draining. This weekend hasn't been long enough to recover. Another 6AM meeting tomorrow and I'm honestly not sure how I'm going to cope with another exhausting week... Thanks for making a space for us ❤️

Kris Smerick

I’m in the PNW too and feel all of this. I’m so sorry COVID got you again. It seems impossible if one has kids or, hell, a JOB, to avoid it forever. :-( I’m crossing fingers for a N California gig. I will drive from Boise. I swear.

Kris Smerick

Welcome!!! And congratulations! Thank you for taking on this important…HARD…work.

Howard Scherr

Hello from Monterey, California. This week was my first full week of the year where I didn’t have a house full of my people who had to evacuate because of flooding. Two adults, two elderly folks (one experiencing dementia) and a cat and a dog were evacuated twice. Their house never flooded, which was a great blessing, and it was really hard on them all to flee multiple times. I’m so grateful that I was able to offer temporary sanctuary to them all (they’re my people). And everyone here are my people too. Welcome to all the new folks. I’ve been part of this for probably six years or so, and Amanda and her team manage the only online space that is a JOY to scroll through. Even when she talks about the difficult stuff—hell, ESPECIALLY when she talks about the difficult stuff. Her authenticity is her superpower, and her reports from New Zealand during lockdown were one of the only things that kept me sane during those times. VIVA AMANDA!! ❤️😃❤️

Titus

As it is 7'f here in the great weird north, I picture my ass in your hand as you blow that kiss. Just one more week of deadly, then I am.setting the town on fire.

Howard Scherr

@DebbieG I just looked up a Tribune article on Lin Brehmer—never got the chance to hear him, but he sounds like one of the greats. May his memory be a blessing. Hugs to you, and to all his fans in Chicago.

Howard Scherr

@Adrienne I was an adoptee as a newborn. Thank you and your husband for giving a little human being a chance. ❤️

Robyn Pearson

Thanks. I'm hoping this is one of those one-door -closes... situations. I really feel like this is a good thing and we'll come out better for it. 🤞

Robyn Pearson

Glad you were in a place to help evacuees. I'm in Santa Cruz and put an offer out but no one took me up in it. What a crazy series of storms that was. It's been so nice to see the sun again and dry out a bit. Luckily we stayed above water and away from falling trees 🙏 I'm hoping for a bay area show! I'm sure a Santa Cruz show is too much to wish for!

Carl Setzer

I'm glad you people escaped the worst destruction, but i have only an inkling of how traumatic emergency evacuations must be. Thank you for being there for them.

Sara Yates

Happy to see new patrons! I'm currently in the rainy PNW, where most of the talk this week has been about the mass layoffs in the tech industry, my company included. I'm thankful to still be employed. Amanda, I've been following you for years and I hope someday I will see you perform live.

Howard Scherr

@Robyn, maybe the Dolls will play the Catalyst or Golden State Theater if we make enough NOISE!!! 😃💥🎉🎊🎈We can start a petition or something!

Tony Ivanova

Hey, Meg! Welcome 🤗 wish you lots of luck with studying and finding there good mates to keep you going on 🤍

Howard Scherr

@Carl 🙏🏻 I had never considered how just the act of having to grab the things you need and run from your home can be devastating, even if your home isn’t burned down or under water. Especially for someone with dementia, who depends on familiar surroundings and routines to keep themselves together. By the third announced evac, they just decided to ride it out—and the order was rescinded 45 minutes later. God I’m glad the rain has stopped for a while; they’ve got to catch their breath.

Michael Buhl

Hi everyone, I've been here for about a year, but a listener since 2005 or so. I am in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, Earth where I am teaching high school (because kids make me feel young). I just made a mix/ tape/playlist for a new romantic something and put many of your songs on it.

Tony Ivanova

Welcome, Elaine 🤍 and good, good luck with new beginnings. It is indeed a very important and hard job. Hope you will find it fulfilling and not overwhelming. I had to seek help from social workers for my sister (she was very sick for past half a year and now going through recovery) and I don't know what would I do without their help. Thank you for doing what you do. Love. Tony.

Andy Leeke

Hello! I'm from Leicester in the UK, I'm 39 and I've been a fan since 2006. I remember joining patron back when there were less than 4000 of us. I've seen Amanda line twice, both times at Edinburgh Fringe. Amanda's music has got me through some difficult times, and still does. When I want to change my mood, there's always a bunch of songs that help me do it. Welcome! People are lovely here.

Rachel Hubbard

Hello folks. I have been here for a while but really welcome the chance to check in. I’m in Bristol, UK where it’s been foggy and frosty for days. Times have been rough caring for my mentally ill son but he’s now getting the help he needs and the independence he’s been desperate for. It’s been particularly rough having to say he couldn’t come back home to us as we couldn’t deal with his chaos any more. The calm we have regained, including for my other son who had been traumatised by the experience, is huge. And yesterday it meant I finished turning one of the rooms in our house into a home office. I will be able to work from home without being cold and jammed into the coldest corner of our poorly insulated house. And now I have space to finish my doctorate in peace too. I am really feeling that Virginia Woolf vibe right now.

amandapalmer

hi adrienne !!! welcome. you’ll love it here. good people for crazy times - and new babies bring the crazy. i’m proud of you for adopting, and the village is in effect. xx

amandapalmer

hi elaine!!! sending love - social work is hard and it’s so important. i’m proud of you. ♥️♥️

Sophie Dabbs

Hello! From Morecambe, UK. Don’t really ‘do’ a lot of social media postings- more of a lurker- but thought I’d pop up and say ‘hi!’ I exist, and am quietly enjoying being here.

Rene F

Hello from Lake Stevens, Washington USA. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Josie Wall

Hello from Birmingham UK! I don't comment much but I read everything. I had my PhD Viva last week and passed with minor corrections (took 11 years to get there), keep waiting for it to feel real and to feel happy. Maybe it will come when I hand the corrections in? Just feel like a big hole in my life and I'm so tired. I love my job though, so going back to that the next day was very grounding! Think I need to listen to Good Day on repeat this week.

Jo VanEvery

Congratulations 🎉 (and that feeling is remarkably common after finishing a PhD)

Jo VanEvery

I’m in the Peak District in England. Currently enjoying the sun after a very gloomy couple of months.

MrsLilisha

Hello 🙂 I'm Laura from Germany. I'm here since the end of 2019, but I'm not very active. I'm on vacation at the moment. Today I will go on a hike and tomorrow my sleeve tattoo will be finished. I'm fine at the moment, but the last years were eexhausting. I'm a social worker and I work with people who have mental illness (depression, PTBS, schizophrenia...) and the last years have been hard for everyone.

Ingrid Nordbø

Hello from Oslo, Norway. 🙂 I'm not too active on Patreon, but I enjoy reading both posts and comments, and occasionally writing some myself.

Laura Morland

Lucky you, Andrew! I joined Patreon during the first year, but I didn't take note of how many there were of us at the time. I must say that Amanda's Patreon, while always great, has really deepened since the pandemic.

Laura Morland

Dear Rachel, There's no tragedy worse than a mentally ill child, aside from death. I'm so happy that he is not upending your daily lives any longer. Long live the Virginia Woolf vibe! P.S. I love Bristol! I have gotten lost there twice.

Laura Morland

I just looked up Morecambe, and it looks beautiful. You're right on the water! (I checked, and my guess was correct, that you were a part of Northumbria, which is where my Morland ancestors hailed from, and sailed from, over 400 years ago. (To the "colonies," of course, now known as the U.S. of A.) Nice of you to pop up and say "hi"!

Laura Morland

Congratulations on finishing your doctorate!!! (Although I am a "failed Ph.D." I second waht Jo VanEvery wrote, based of what my friends have reported.) What is your thesis on?

Sara Varvaro

Hello from Cape Cod USA- mom of two boys finding magical moments amongst the chaos. Fan since I was a young thing in college challenging the world. Excited to join :)

Laura Morland

I just looked up the Peak District, and you have "some of the purest natural mineral water in the world," It must taste wonderful. Enjoy the sun!

Laura Morland

Hallo, ich bin Laura aus Kalifornien! Is PTBS what we call PTSD in the U.S.? It's a lifelong injury from which to heal, I kknow. Bravo for all the good you do in the world.

Laura Morland

Hello to you from the same time zone! (I live the first six months of each year in Paris.) I look forward to reading your posts...

Jake Marcus

Hello from Tzununa on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. My other home. Heading back to the States today.

Laura Morland

Dear Amanda, WHAT DID YOU DO TO CAUSE 100 NEW FOLKS TO JOIN THE PATREON?! It's wonderful news, but I'm curious. Hmmm.... I'm thinking that it's too late for the New Year's Eve show to have generated this sudden impact. So it's something else; likely a SM post somewhere? Enjoy your last days in Aotearoa! I'm truly sorry your visit is over so soon. Ash must be, too.

Hattie Quinn

Hattie Quinn, currently in Fort Worth, TX. I had accidentally dropped off and now return.

MrsLilisha

Hello Laura 🤗. Yes, it is! I forgot it is spelled different in English 😆. Thank you for your kind words! It is a hard job, but I love it. It' so meaningfull. I hope you are fine! Greetings from Germany!

Angel Rosen

Hi to the new people ❤️ I love you already. Hello from Pennsylvania! It's 5:30 am here. I'm depressed all the time, but I'm managing. I spend all of my time writing and editing. I just transferred every poem I've written since 2013 into some documents for editing. There's over 1,500. I'm not sure what my end goal is for this project. Maybe just to write my old ideas better. I've been going to a gay bar in Pittsburgh as much as I can. I've gotten to read at three open mics there so far this year, and that's been really good for me. One of my friends I met through the Patreon actually came out to hang out at one of the open mics with me because she lives nearby ❤️ these people really are the best people.

Angel Rosen

Misty, be patient with yourself, most people cannot afford to move out at 18 especially now more than ever. You're not doing anything wrong and you're not behind, you will get where you need to before you know it.

Angel Rosen

Hi Meg! Welcome and I'm glad you're doing something for yourself ❤️❤️ good luck with your schooling!

Fanny von B

Hey Amanda and all the new patreons, I'm a long timer. It truly is a lovely place. I dip in and out, but everyone is so welcoming no matter how much you get involved. It's also nice to support an artist who's so honest about the highs and lows of creating. Living vicariously in the travels is also fun. Much love ❤️ (I'm in Westcliff-on-Sea, which sounds nicer than it is unfortunately)

Jasb0t

New patreon, decades-long fan. I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to join but glad I’m here! Currently in small town rural ish Minnesota and very much hoping the monotony of winter will be shattered by an announcement of an AFP stop in a Midwest town near me

Jen

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Isa

Hello together, a long time ago someone showed me the video to "Coin Operated Boy", because my husband becomes also active only on coin insertion. Since then I have fallen for Amanda: her devotion, her empathy, her voice . . . and her writing. The book "The Art of Asking". The latter as a principle to come into contact, with oneself, with others. Isa, living in Berlin

Andrea Thomas

Does anyone know what book Amanda is reading in that first photo???

Joanne Conger

Hey, everyone! I am in Seattle, am a long-time TEDx organizer, and work in the world of the big band jazz orchestra.

Jonathan Sabar

Good morning from Denver(ish)! I'm truly envious of everyone here who had you join their world at a younger age. I'm also truly joyful that my daughter discovered your music while she was still in her 20s, and that she realized her 50 y/o father needed to know about you also.

T Nonya

I'm doing pretty well, still laid off and laying around. Slowly moving house. We have snow!

Nauticalnun

My name is Rebecca and I’m a Kansas girl living near Lawrence. Been a Dolls/AP fan since the beginning, and back to the Patreon after a long hiatus and ready to be a better participant. I think I really need it now. What did you say? … fragile as fuck? Agree completely. Glad to be here. Very excited for all the upcoming things!

Andrea

Hiya! Andrea from Atlanta. Newly 40. Newly married. Typically bewildered. Trying to navigate the impossibly fine line between compromise and relenquishing happiness. I was surprised to find out I already had an account on Patreon and remembered I created it YEARS ago...and never did anything with it. Covid changed that, giving me the time to actually move forward with my idea to have a book/comic book...whatever. Still trying to figure it out actually; got stuff on YouTube and Insta, but Not Quite Ready to make my creator page for Patreon, but I'm glad I'm finally here for Amanda. I first discovered Amanda as an Interesting Person and was fascinated by the blog. Other than Billy Martin's Dispatches from Tanganyika on LiveJournal, I had never seen anyone display their life so rawly online before and I was enthralled, mostly by the love I could sense in the community. There was power in the vulnerability. I came into the music when Amanda did her legendary Kickstarter and the rest is history!

Lucas Freshman

Hello from a foggy ferry ride down the East River of NYC. I'm new to Patreon interaction but I love the inclusivity. I'm hoping to get the drop on an Amanda Palmer tour announcement and eventually take my 7 year old daughter to see her strength and artistry in person.

Andrea

Wow, that sounds amazing! Good luck on your editing project, it sounds like a beautiful work of love. That's so cool a fellow Patron came out to see your open mic session!

Amy Fairbank

Greetings from Southeast Kansas (Independence,KS). I'm hoping to see you on tour this year. I got to see you in 2019 with my best friend - we celebrate 25 years of friendship on the 31st, and it was one of the greatest moments in my life.

Annapurna Moffatt

Hi from St. David Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, where we're dealing with yet another snowstorm. Thankfully it's the fluffy stuff, not sleet like last Monday: the fluff blows around but it's easier to shovel. I'm an amateur violinist and I'm doing 100 Days of Practice (#100daysofpractice, primarily on Instagram), which is a big and much-needed kick in the butt after almost three years of being unable to focus on one piece for more than two weeks. Finally I'm returning to where I was pre-pandemic--and also going beyond, especially on the vibrato front (currently it's too slow).

Stephen Chalker

Howdy from sunny Palm Beach Florida! Any chance you will be coming stateside for a show or two?

Liz Possee Corthell

Howdy! Joined Patreon last month! Lovely to meet you all! I join from Ipswich, MA 😊

Becky Hunt

Hi there! I took a break for a while, but now I’m back. I’m in Portland, Maine, where the snow is coming down while I have a lovely random day off!

Charlene Tarsa

Hello from Coxsackie, NYI joined up recently as well, hope to catch a show, excited for the new music!

Lara Russo

I can't wait to see where you are solo touring. I'm checking in from Denver, CO and honestly, have been having a really hard go lately. I work as a creative for a living - I'm the only one that works and my partner is not employed but taking care of our feral 19 month old toddler. The dichotomy between feeling so grateful to do something creative for work and also the pressure to create per project is something that I usually feel settled into, but lately it has been pretty draining. I long for that obsessive creative fire again that I once felt in my 20's - before kids, before trauma, before before before. The expression time is a thief sounds too trite for how this hits me some of the time. The depth of who I am so deeply rapt in motherhood, partnerhood, livelihood - when it was once only ever just for me... is this a mid-life crisis or just a true "coming of age". I feel that I hop between the two. Seeing creatives reclaim their fire is truly inspiring and I suppose that is why I am typing a tome at you right now. So, thank you for the vent and thank you for the inspiration and thank you for the music and most of all for you - unfettered and raw, as you have ever been.

Sahrami

Greetings from finland! Have had maybe the best january of my life, seems like things are starting to look up this year... I have to keep telling myself that.I get to move to a new bigger apartment, I feel like I can actually build a home there with my cat Mosse after 26years of drifting. Warm welcome to all new patrons, its really nice here❤️

Alexandria Stuart

Greetings from the DarkGrey of Vancouver Island, Canada! Struggling to recover from burnout as a result of finishing my Master's thesis in the fall, I set an intention to simply hibernate and rest this winter. It's been transformative: my seasonal depression hasn't taken hold as it has in the past, and I'm processing things in a way that's, well, blowing my mind. Internet Community like this Patreon enables me to hibernate without isolating if you know what I mean, so thanks for that. It IS nice here.

Jeremy Sliwoski

I'll admit that I've hit refresh an unhealthy amount of time since hearing dates would be announced in a moment....moments for me are very very very small

Brandi Sumpter

Hello from the mountains of WV! I am thrilled to be here. Your writings and creative endeavors are a balm for the soul. Thank you for being you and for creating a space for so many to invoke love and healing.

Emily

Greetings from San Diego! I've been meaning to support Amanda and The Dresden Dolls on Patreon for a while but life kept getting in the way. But, now I'm finally here! :) I first discovered The Dresden Dolls in 2004 and they have been my favorite band ever since, and I also love Amanda's solo work, especially Who Killed Amanda Palmer? I'm originally from Sweden but moved to the United States in 2013. I was fortunate enough to finally see The Dresden Dolls play at New Year's in Pomona. It was by far the best show I've ever been to! I look forward to being able to support Amanda and hope to be able to attend more shows from DD and Amanda in the near future near me. Long live the Punk Cabarét!!!! <3 <3 <3

Lauren Calhoun

Hey hey from Owensboro Kentucky, USA!

Mel

much love from salt lake city <3

Jess Burn

Chiming in from Binghamton, NY! I had the pleasure of meeting you for Amadeus 🖤

Trina Turner

thought i missed the announcement of which cities will be the lucky ones! rooting for burlington, vermont since april/may in vermont is so pretty but i will be thrilled if it's anywhere in new england!

Zander White

Hi Amanda, it's great to be here! I'm from Oklahoma, USA - I once drove to see you perform solo in Dallas, and drove my little piece of crap car there by myself to suport the girl's rock benefit show in Dallas. It was a small venue in a shopping center and at first I thought I had the wrong address. It was a powerful night and you played a song you had been working on. You mentioned how you hadnt felt like writing lately and it was all you had been able to create. It was the first time I heard "Bigger on the Inside". I am not sure if we actually locked eyes and started crying together but nonetheless that is what I believed happened. After the show, you came out to meet and greet and asked for a cigarette with your eyes. I obliged and you kissed me on the lips. Thank you for the story! LOL I no longer smoke but I still adore you. Ive seen you since then in KCMO at the Midland Theater performing "There Will Be No Intermission". This was in June and Pride was the next day. I had JUST missed bumping into you at an oddities shop down in westbottoms. What a beautiful experience you left us with and so many tears. Much love Amanda, I cannot wait to see you again, and maybe my dreams will come true and I will see you and Brian together as the Dolls.

B R Dutcher

Wisconsin is cold and grey, as it is wont to do.

Bane

Aloha from Honolulu! Grief over mom and grandma has been transformed by my BIG MOVE to settle down from my nomad lifestyle and re-experience my own maternal instincts by….adopting a dog! His name is Sunny Banjo and his favorite jam is Sunny by Bobby Hebb.

Kate Opanowycz

Big Welcome to Amanda land, it's like a big hug. Happy for you to be here. Kate from Oz

Fran

I was wondering the same thing! Please tell us, Amanda!

Fran

Hi from Auckland, NZ. It’s so lovely to meet you all. I’ve been a fan since the There Will Be No Intermission gig in Auckland that landed Amanda here - it was an amazing experience that I will never forget. The lady sitting next to me knew everything about Amanda and I was like ‘how do you know so much about her life?’ But I get it now! Also I have recently devoured The Art of Asking and demanded that my husband read it. I’m gutted to have missed the recent Waiheke gig and am desperately hoping she might be able to drag Brian over here for a Dolls gig one day. Also, it’s so lovely to see you all supporting each other. Keep on being awesome friends!

TheCreepyGirl

You're very lovely and I'm sad to think YOU are fragile...because I've been "watching" you here, and you're anything but.....but don't let me take that from you. You ARE fragile, from your perspective, but from other's viewpoint you are protected...clad in armor that is invincible.....just sayin'

TheCreepyGirl

You don't know how others see you. I've been in classes at work, and my own daily life, just letting you know (like you don't realize, it's not how you see yourself, it's how others see you)

Michele Gregoire Gill

Hi from Orlando. Your book moved me, inspired me, unsettled me. Thank you for making the time to write it. I’m glad you have a Patreon.

Franziska

Hi from Scotland . I came across you via Judith Holofernes (I’m German) and people like you make me feel less alien in this crazy world .

Skyeanna Malito

It's annoyingly cold, but not rainy here in Oregon. It should be very rainy and less cold. The world feels all mixed up.

Ada Schenck

Hello from wintery boston! I’m a violin maker and artist and many other things besides. It’s been a long year battling injuries/illness/mental health, but I am hopeful this year will be a bit brighter. I am going to try and see you perform at the wilbur, I’m excited you are coming to my city!

James Polson

Near your place: 1 inch slushy snow turned to ice overnight. Forecast calling for 8-10 inches of snow to be glistened by rain.

Kell Rippy

Hey y'all from Charlotte, NC. It's cold as shit down here.

Maryen Cairns

From Guernsey, near the UK - please come do some shows over here!!! UK/Europe - I'll travel! 🌞✌️

Nelly theresia

Hello from “sunny-not sunny-cold-rainy-windy-hey here comes the sun again!” Melbourne, Austraya.

Gudrun

Hi from the southwest of Germany 😘

Karina

Hello vom grey and cold Vienna, Austria ;-)

Antiphon

Hi Amanda, hi everyone, I'm from Saxonia, Chemnitz, Germany at the moment and got to your patreon over bandcamp (fantastic site). I am reading your "art of asking" and it delights me every fucking day. I thought My life was Chaotic! But in comparison... Comparisons suck. I laughed a lot about your mentioning of Regensburg as a little sleepy town. My friend lived in this lively big city (for German standards) and I studied in Heidelberg, but am home to many corners in Germany from coast to mountains (which is the most extreme geographical opposition in Germany possible). 5 moves around in 3 years with 3 love-for-life-relationships. Hell yeah.

Antiphon

Your music and writing about the worth of art is healing to me. I consider myself a dot-connector in teaching, poetry, music and love. What you write about the ukulele is also true for the bodhran. I couldn't play the piano anymore due to perfectionism, shame and frustration. But a bit of wood and fur is painfully easy to play, easy to transport to every summer vacation for playalongs with my guitarist-friends and holy fuck thebodiely feeling of playing a drum clutched to your chest can be nearly orgasmic

Lesley Kaplan

Those photos are amazing! Love love love. I’m writing from a motel in in nowhere land called Santa Clarita , California. I’m lucky indeed to have this motel. About 5 days ago I walked out of my sober living not knowing where I was going to end up. No money… no food.. the clothes on my back. Just left. I couldn’t take the restriction anymore. Thank heavens for homelessness services aka 211 .. they were able to get me a motel voucher for 8 days. So I’m safe.. roof shower bed 😍 On Wednesday I’m going into treatment for drug addiction.. wish me luck that I see it through and don’t get any wild hairs to bolt again . Love ya

Deb Kelly

Kingston, Ontario. Displaced American up here, growing mushrooms and raising a couple of little women. Reading, writing, playing music, and growing stuff. We don't hom-school -- we study together: anthropology, philosophy, literature, history, science. Domestic arts and Knowing Thyself. Arithmetic for measuring life and drafting dreams. We worship trees and water, and ponder our souls. I am 46.

Lisa Hamilton

I don’t know why it has taken me so long to sign up here! So excited to be part of this community. I live in New Hampshire, just getting back from an amazing trip to Northern Italy to visit my daughter. So hard having her 1000s of miles away, but happy and proud of her growing into an amazing young woman!

Emily W

I heard Coin Operated Boy sometime in the early aughts and was hooked. Sorry for my belated foray into Patreon. I live in VT. My phone persistently wants to correct “live” to “love.” Even just then. I suppose there is some truth to that—thanks, little robot thing. It’s been rough this past week, but I’ll be alright.