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Taylor Swift ticket giveaway
Hello beautiful subscribers. A couple of you are new thanks to a giveaway I’m running on TikTok. But some of you have been here for a bit to follow my struggles. I appreciate every single one of you. Maybe in the next few days I’ll post what I wrote about these Taylor Swift tickets, because they have been so much more than just tickets. So regardless of…
Brianna Faicco
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Thank you for doing this - You have such a kind heart. This would be an absolute blessing for my sister and I, we have been trying to get tickets for a year and a half and had tickets but they were cancelled by stubhub. We are huge TS fans and I would love to experience this with her ✨🙏💕🫶🏻 If picked I will buy you TS Merch and mail it to you.
Hayley Maranda
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Praying for this ahah! Thank you for the opportunity!!
Berkshire Hathaway Meets Taylor Swift
Trying to get home on a Thursday to see a little grownup
Dear Fellow Expat:
Petroleum Nasby to Taylor Swift
You had to be there
Taylor Swift just completed a music tour that lasted 18 months, included performances in 21 countries, and grossed over $2 billion. Music technology has changed dramatically since the late nineteenth century. Early recordings scratched squiggly lines on wax cylinders. These gave way to vinyl platters, magnetic tape, digital discs and finally bits in com…
David Ross Locke is still celebrated in the area where I live because of his connections to both Plymouth (Ohio historical marker) and Bucyrus, Ohio. His mid-1800’s “social media” celebrity status is under appreciated today, but his venue packing star power was undeniable during the Civil War era. Thanks for the Petroleum V. Nasby “shout out”!
An interesting observation of the current music scene and the lecture entertainment circuit of years past. I have now been to more concerts in my 60s and 70s than I ever did in the 60s and 70s when I bought each iteration of Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” and “The Party’s Over” in vinyl, 8-track, and cassette. (I have since added CD and digital versions to my collection).
At some point some economists say we come to the realization that memories of an experience have more value than tangible goods.
I would have bought a ticket to attend Samuel Clements on the circuit. But I do not go back that far. I did spend money to see Hal Holbrook in a one-man show playing Mark Twain on the circuit, which was one of my more memorable theatrical experiences.
#2 Myth, Misogyny, Storytelling and Taylor Swift
The media literacy test we failed with the Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Ye feud and why it matters.
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Taylor Swift and our inky black mire
What my miraculous healing last week has to do with Taylor Swift... sort of.
Too much good stuff here for one comment.
But I feel most strongly about your reference to your phone addiction.
I keep hearing people say the same thing.
I can’t help wondering if there is a way for you and others to transform your thinking and use of your phone to something more productive.
I say this because my interactions on Substack feel like a lifeline to Christian community and for communicating the gospel and Biblical truths to others.
This type of interaction is especially important for someone like me because of the extreme social anxiety connected to my autism which make it very difficult to have normal social interactions, especially when I am around more than one person at a time. And it can often be nearly as bad even with just one person.
This is wonderful. Truly. I wrote a piece a while back defending Swift, as a Christian myself, because she deploys such strong metaphorical language and, in her last three albums especially, an ethereal melancholy that lends itself to visual representations of the same. I don't necessarily assume she has deconstructed, though I could certainly believe it, and I read her criticisms of the church as commentary on hypocrites rather than a blanket statement about all Christians. Regardless, I think your essay is a poignant reminder of the importance of our worship and how it affects us deeply beyond what we can see. My phone has been a similar source of pain and I appreciate how well you've articulated our need for discernment and personal conviction about these topics.
Rosemary Walnut Cheese Wafers (GF) + Embracing All Our Eras
Taking a cue from Taylor Swift.
These buttery cheese wafers, which have an herby kick from rosemary and crunch from walnuts, are the only appetizer you’ll need this Thanksgiving.
Oof, I actually think that comment is harsh! But yes to embracing all our eras, and understanding that we would not be here without all our past lives. Also, not a fan of people being judgy online. You put effort into that post and if they don't like it, move on. It's so bizarre to leave comments like this. In DEFENSE OF HYPER NICKI!
Okay I hate that message that person sent you but I love your generous and brave response. Loved everything about this!
the power of dressing "badly"
as exemplified by taylor swift
a few weeks ago someone in an instagram dm group chat i am in sent a paparazzi image of taylor swift in a mustard yellow corseted velvet mini dress paired with open toe versace mules. the friend who sent it messaged “whyyyyyy!!!!” underneath the image, someone else replied “i genuinely do not understand why she does not dress better”. the outfit in ques…
I love that Taylor Swift does her own thing, style-wise! I look at all these outfits and in 10 years, you won’t be able to tell what year they are from, and they will still be solid outfits. She’s taking after some of her influences, like Dolly and Shania, and staying in her comfort zone.
I totally agree with you that she should be celebrated for wearing whatever she wants! If she can…we can!💜
CONGRATS ON 10K MY GIRL <3
What Caught My Eye Online #50
BookTok, Taylor Swift poetry, cookbooks, and more
Welcome to this week’s roundup! I can’t believe this is number 50. I’m so glad you enjoy these posts every week since I love to curate things. I’m thankful for my faithful readers, including recent paid subscribers. Substack has been such a supportive community, which is a gift.
Monmouth Commissioners, Sheriff demand Governor declare State of Emergency amid drone sightings
Monmouth leaders demand swift action to ease resident concerns.
Freehold - Monmouth County’s commissioner board have joined Sheriff Shaun Golden’s call for Governor Phil Murphy to take immediate action in response to the escalating concerns regarding unidentified drones over New Jersey. Golden is urging the Governor to declare a State of Emergency and issue an Executive Order banning recreational drone use during ni…
Taylor Swift is my no. 1
And other truths not entirely mine
Is there a more modern indicator of a life lived interdependently than having never chosen to play your most streamed artist of the year?
Brilliant! I have just compiled my festive 50 songs that are new to me this year… lots of fun… but also I wasn’t surprised with my artist of the year… it was Ride…they had a new album and I don’t let Spotify tell me what to listen to… realised as I wrote this that I have set some rules/laws! lol if you fancy messaging me your own festive playlist of the year I would love to listen to it!
JayZ allegations, Taylor Swift ends an Era, & Google's Year In Search
+ a pop culture edish for a change!
Babies, I’m aware it’s been a big week of news (Syria, the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination etc) so to end the week on a bit of a lighter one, today’s edish is going to be a lil bit pop culture-y, yay!
I find Jay Z’s statement so triggering!!!!! Just his tone. It does not give “I’m sympathetic with victims” at all, it gives I have so much money that I am confident I can run over ANYONE who ever tries me. I hope it does go to court - even though I have no confidence in the system for victims especially against such financial power.
4 ways to "shake off" antisemitism claims
Can the pro-Palestinian movement take advice from Taylor Swift?
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If there had been an independent and free Palestinian state for the past many decades, it is highly improbably that the attacks of October 7, 2023 would have ever taken place. This is not to justify the attacks, but to suggest there is an historical context which seems taboo to discuss in this era of increasingly dominant repression of critical, fact-based thought.
I'm with Scott Ritter on this one. Palestine is the testing ground for the world's most advanced surveillance technology. It is not credible that the Hamas attack was a complete surprise. I think that the goal was to exchange prisoners and establish mutual respect. It makes no sense to poison that with an atrocity. Under the Hannibal protocol, Israel perpetrated the atrocities, re-making the event into a false-flag attack. The "response" has been outrageously disproportionate, as usual.
Did You Know Taylor Swift is Publishing a Book? (and other stories)
One more newsletter before the holiday.
First, thank you for all the personal notes about my last newsletter. They cemented my belief that this community is wonderful, and I am grateful.
"You are not serious people." I have been repeating that line SO MANY times lately. AI tech bros, GOP politicians, rage baiters online who claim romance doesn't need a happily ever after. No serious people in sight!
I have been thinking "you are not serious people" with every new cabinet appointment.
Taylor Swift is Not Going to Kick Off a Self-Publish Storm
Or, how to navigate moving from the "attention economy" to the "intention economy"
Taylor Swift, if you haven’t heard, is a superstar. She’s a supernova. She’s a fucking black hole, swallowing up entire galaxies and star systems that drift into her orbit. She isn’t just the center of all attention; she is the definition of attention.
Journal Prompts #27: On Details
Snow at the beach, not the Taylor Swift song.
I remember last year seeing snow at the beach for the first time. Big clumps of sparkling white blankets atop the dark sand and then the foamy white of the waves ebbing back and forth in the dark, frigid saltwater, the most imperfect pattern. It was something I had never seen nor ever thought to imagine. The beach was so tethered to warmth and sun and swimsuits in my past and thus, in my mind.*
Love that writing prompt!
A Taylor Swift party, holiday events & Trader Joe's opening!
So many good events this weekend in Pinellas
Happy weekend! A lot of good stuff happening this weekend, like a new Trader Joe’s and pretty much an endless selection of Christmas events.
The Case for a New Taylor Swift
Why wanting novelty from your favorite pop star isn't a bad thing.
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And right there where we stood, was Holy Ground
We're deep diving "Holy Ground" on this week's new AP Taylor Swift podcast episode
This week, we deep dive into Holy Ground from Taylor Swift’s album Red. We unpack the song’s themes of time, memory, and the contrast between New York City’s hustle and those still, reflective moments where we realize what truly matters. Is Holy Ground
Netanyahu arrest warrant could see a rapid change in Palestine
History teaches us that when change does come, it is often swift and unexpected.
The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza has cast a spotlight on international justice and the geopolitical issues that arise when principles of law collide with political alliances. This decision by the ICC has prompted a debate in Australia which, of cou…
why the celestial kingdom will be like a taylor swift concert
i don't make the rules
My Darling Friends,
Case Study: Taylor Swifts Are Bad for Culture
A social critique of billionaire pop princess Taylor Swift, the mass-marketable, commercial 'American dream'
Disclaimer a: what follows are my opinions.
I’m a professional voice teacher and a theatre music director. I agree with literally so much of this.
The only thing that interests me about Taylor Swift is that she has figured out a way to get people out of their damn heads and singing together at her shows. I truly believe that that is why her shows are so magical because when people sing together, lots of people, lots of women, it is truly magic. The vibrations are there.
I remember hearing a critique of T Swift similar to this a while back, and it changed my view. I realized I wanted a way more high vibe, so instead of listening to her I switched to singing and jamming along to musicians like:
Morning:
1. Toni Jones
2. Modern Headspace
Afternoon:
3. Krishna Das
4. The album Matriarch by Joanne Shenandoah
5. Adrianne Lenker when I’m in my feelings
6. Rage Against the Machine when I’m doing dishes
7. Kid Cudi when I’m running
And then there’s my favorite genre; jazz: Madeleine Peyroux, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Julie London which I could listen to all day long.
I also love listening to the local radio station https://wpfwfm.org/radio/ which digs up some treasures that Spotify would literally never play me.
I also buy cd’s at local thrift stores and I like to listen to those in the car with my kids from beginning to end- no skipping tracks.
I can’t wait to go back to summer bluegrass festivals with my kids because they are so high vibe. Delfest in Cumberland MD is one.
I love bringing my shamanic drum to the local park and playing random stuff while my kids are playing on the playground.
You really are what you listen to.
Taylor Swift IS undoubtedly One of the most INfluential figures IN modern pop culture, havINg successfully navigated the shiftINg tides of celebrity over the past two decades. Once branded “America’s Sweetheart,” She BEgan Her career as a Wholesome, doe-eyed country sINger with a knack for narratINg teenage HeARTbreak. Her music, personality, and public image WEre carefully curated to resonate with younger audiences and their Families. But as Her career progressed, Her evolution INto the “bad girl,” FemINist rebel, and anti-Patriarchy icon seems far less Organic and far more strategic — part of a larger cultural agenda aimed at INfluencINg generations of Women IN particular Ways.
Her metamorphosis from the archetype of Purity to an emblem of defiance has BEen hailed by many as emPowerment and liberation. However, when One looks BEyond the surface, it appears that Her transformation wasn’t merely about artistic growth but about sellINg Herself to the dark forces of the entertaINment INdustry IN order to fully make it to the top.
From Her “Reputation” era to Her overtly FemINist anthems and politically charged stances, Swift has positioned Herself as a generational icon for millennial and Gen Z Women. Her messagINg IS steeped IN the kINd of ideology that encourages rebellion agaINst traditional values, promotes self-idolatry, and Sows Seeds of discord, dis-ease and disHarmony. Her shift from sweet country Girl has not only widened Her audience but also Created a cult-like loyalty among fans Who consume Her every word and movement without question.
THere’s a clear Spiritual component to Her rise. The glamour, success, and adulation surroundINg Her career cannot mask the darkness that’s underneath and at the centre of it All. Her INvolvement IN Hollywood, an INdustry which IS a hub of Satanism and occultism, raises questions about the cost of Her success. It’s no secret that many / most celebrities reach superstardom only after pledgINg allegiance to the powers that BE IN the entertainment INdustry. Swift’s imagery, lyrics, and performances INcreasINgly lean INto occult symbolism, even if veiled under the guise of artistic expression.
Her concerts are entertaINment and spellbINdINg performances; they’re Spiritual warfare. The etymology of entertaINment IS after All — to enter and control the mINd. She’s castINg dark spells over millions, normalizINg darkness, and desensitizINg Her audience from comINg INto allegiance with The Enemy.
Ultimately, Taylor Swift IS no longer “America’s Sweetheart.” She’s BEcome a carefully engineered icon for a new cultural era — One that demands total allegiance to the “values” of self-worship, rebellion, BIOlogical denialism and moral relativism. She IS a High-rankINg figure IN the cult of Hollywood, Her INfluence wielded like a weapon agaINst those Who remaIN Spiritually unguarded.
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