Links and Life 7.31.22 (Patreon)

If you’re me, this is the time of the year you’re officially done with summer. I’m dreaming of my fall fits and tired of the heat waves.

That being said, summer brings the return of the Newport Folk Festival, one of the first music festivals in the USA and practically an American pastime. This year marked the triumphant (and surprising return of Joni Mitchell.

She sang a few songs, including Both Sides Now, and I bawled my eyes out. FWIW, Joni Mitchell had a brain aneurysm in 2015 and barely survived. Watching her sing one of the most beautiful songs ever written, knowing what she’s been through, is one of the most hopeful and inspiring things I’ve ever seen. Just watch the video. No one in the audience can handle it. Gratitude. Joy. Hope.

Here’s the original version from 1969

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Ok, sorry for getting so emo.

Here are some other things bouncing around…

WATCH

101 Places to Party Before You Die - Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus are back on TV with a hilarious and down-to-earth travel show. The first episode is free on YouTube.

BUY

Nordstrom is wrapping up their Anniversary Sale. Some great stuff in there - esp the Beams Plus.

LISTEN

One of my favorite bands, Hovvdy (pronounced Howdy), released a new song, and it’s great.

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Sound off in the Slack - Folks are digging the new J. Crew and the return of the Giant Fit Chino. Can’t wait to see everyone going full baggy pants.

Have a great week