tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88298951119544470992012-02-12T16:38:14.087-06:00It is one thing to hear voices. It's another thing to write them down. <br> Please visit anytime for irrational commentary on music, film, writing, horses and other fauna, Arabic language and culture, politics, depression, anxiety and humor. It is a fine line, after all. <br><br>Content may reflect abrupt personality changes.Nancy Dietrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13628975681491959475noreply@blogger.comBlogger5151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829895111954447099.post-31871702677765038792012-02-12T14:11:00.008-06:002012-02-12T16:38:14.098-06:00

The year of play is over, and it's time to get back to work--to writing. I was, like everyone, devastated by the final culmination of the Powell tragedy that happened one week ago today.All week I have been obsessed with the details, and the faces of the boys, Charles and Braden. I had to face the reality that for me, the only way to stop obsessing was to let the story consume me long enough to

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American tourist's summary of Europe and Scandinavia: The miles are shorter, the yardsticks are longer, and the stones are heavier.But the rock stars are just as sweet :)Photo album of my whirlwind trip to Oslo to see Alter Bridge with artist and fellow tweep Jenny Widding. First full day, we played tourist in sunny, 40 degree weather. Second day, we played groupie, staking out

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Just a brief note to confirm that a truly magical time was had in Oslo, Norway last week. My gracious hosts, Jenny and Roy Widding, and the members (and select crew) of Alter Bridge made the trip absolutely unforgettable.Lots of pics and stories to upload but I'm starting with the highlights as I toil through our busiest season at work.Myles Kennedy who, despite having a seriously sore throat,

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In 12 hours I board the first plane to get me to Norway and Alter Bridge, if the gods are with me. Catch you on the Flip side!

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Stressed as hell trying to get ready to leave Sunday morning for Oslo, Norway, to see Alter Bridge November 9. Only one more nervous than me is probably Myles ;)I'll behave. Don't I always?

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I am... and my focus on anything other than Alter Bridge is for SHIT (pardon my Norwegian.) I leave Sunday for Oslo. Note to self: Adrenaline makes asthma worse.

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Christmas in Cairo, 1993 (Photo by Kacey Dewing)I am intensifying my search for an agent and/or publisher, and am using this as a place to list the links for my stories (excerpts from two novels) which have been published.The genre is creative non-fiction (a.k.a. true stories). These were all published in a handful of issues of Mused--Bellaonline Literary Review.[Following are excerpts from Below

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Welcome to my twisted world!Below Sea Level is the dark novel.The Agoraphobic's Guide to Cairo is the light novel.And Myles Kennedy is the one that makes me fly all over the country--and world, now. ;) Yes you, Sally. Thought it would make you laugh.

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Me? Crazy? Only if you ask anyone who knows me—But I’m SO happy to have another “Dickens” in the family, especially one who acts a little more well-adjusted. Maggie is trusting of humans, affectionate, curious, and as sassy as you would expect a Chihuahua-Papillon cross (?) to be. Don’t need the sassy to rub off on Dickens, but hope the bravery will…How did she get here? Well, Dickens is

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Rockol - AlterBridge, la special edition di III e il tour on MUZU.TV "For the 49th fucking time..." Scott "Flip" Phillips kills it in this video.

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LOVE these regular Webisodes put out by Alter Bridge. Such a blast and honor to go behind the scenes, and put more names to the faces!Had to get a screen grab of Myles' Red Monkey :)

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Myles and Selena Kennedy somewhere more formal than a rock concert...[The rest of the story is mostly conversation... Picture us all in a dusty parking lot in front of the buses, behind a stage where Theory of a Deadman was wrapping up.]I remember all of us starting the conversation off by telling him how much we enjoyed their set. I told him it really stood out, and I meant it. He interrupted me

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Myles opening the set with "Slip to the Void" (Remember, this is a crappy disposable camera...)Alter Bridge put on an inspiring show, to say the very least, and Myles was in a great mood, possibly fueled by the presence of his wife, Selena, at the side of the stage. Sarah and I saw her at the same time and both had the same thought—We could be finally meeting The Wife tonight. This just kept

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Emphatic was first to take the main stage and was a very pleasant distraction Having finally delivered my goods, I made my way back to the rail, which was getting harder and harder to see due to the building crowd. As soon as I was back in position, I sent a tweet to Mark, tagging Myles, thanking him for coming out to see us and hoping they enjoyed their toys. It was also a message to my back-up

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Sarah planted in our #1 spot at WaterlooGet to a festival early enough and you meet some very interesting people. It started with young Mikey, who was struggling to get a printer working in his little ticket booth, and ended with the owner I had talked to via email a day or two before. Sarah and I both stared longingly at the yellow lanyards and laminated all-access passes the staff wore, but

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Myles at Rock the Ranch, Twin Lakes, WI, August 13, 2010I have been a fan of Myles Kennedy and Alter Bridge since their first single, “Open Your Eyes,” came out in 2004. It was the voice. I listened to the chorus over and over, reveling in the clarity and depth of his tone, and wondered to myself, Can he be for real? Can he do this live? Not since Chris Cornell had I been so moved by a voice.So

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Sarah, Myles Kennedy, and me, late Saturday night Last Saturday night, Sarah, myself and two new friends (Nate and Katie) had the unexpected and delightful opportunity to spend a great deal of time backstage talking to Alter Bridge--primarily Myles and his wife Selena. It has been hard to sort out everything that happened that day so that I might write it down, but I have finally begun the

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Hell hath no fury like Mother Nature I promise to post the full story of the day (and night) that was Rock on the Ranch a.k.a. Carnival of Madness, held in Twin Lakes, WI this Saturday the 13th. It was an 18 hour day with no dull moments so as soon as the novel is drafted, I will post it. But a couple of Thank you's can't wait: First: Our new rail buddies Tony and Nicki. Not only did they

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Do not attempt to drink any beverages as you watch this or you risk a very messy snort. The subtitles are priceless. Mishka (the black one) even has her own YouTube channel! The brown one is her sister, Laika. What about now? No.

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Video montages I made of Chris Cornell's children for Father's Day 2011, and 2010 below. Inspired by Vicky Cornell's mother, Toni Karayiannis, and mega-fan Rose Hurt, among many others!First Video, 2010 (I was still learning):Because there is nothing more precious than the bond between Chris and his kids!

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Well it's about damn time I stopped making videos of unobtainable rock stars long enough to make one of my all-time favorite rock star, my dad, Jim Dietrich. This montage attempts to show the origins of Jim's true creative genius, and I only hope it can shed some light on what makes this man rock and roll!Jimmy Dietrich from Nancy Dietrich on Vimeo. Screw YouTube--Long live Vimeo!!

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The setting for this video is so stunning and dramatic it is easy to overlook the lyrics to this powerful personal anthem. It's not kosher, but I'm not Jewish, and I think this and Myles Kennedy's "Summergirl" would make much better funereal songs than the normal boring hymns. Just my opinion. And no, I'm not planning on going anywhere soon, but people do think about these things, and I'm not the

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All I need is Myles Kennedy for my birthday, and Cornell friend Denise Fitz delivered with this fan video she found. It was made by Danish Superfan Sascha Andersen who, I suspect, has met Myles Kennedy more than his poor wife has ;)Thanks, Sascha!!It opens with my favorite moment from the 2009 Amsterdam show, shots of him playing Travelin' Riverside Blues, Hallelujah, and playing something

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Myles Kennedy with Alter Bridge Alter Bridge in Luxembourg on June 15, 2011. Link leads to some more pro shots from Cedric Letsch.Myles was subjected to a virtual avalanche of tweets before and after the show, our attempt to draw his attention to a 10 y.o. fan in attendance with her mother, Ritam. The gal has a good set of lungs because she got his attention and got herself a couple of autographs

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Sedona by HelicopterThis link is SUPPOSED to let anyone go see my heli photos of Sedona at Facebook, but we'll see if it works... Let me know!John, Jayne (MWI employees), me and Sarah post-flight Another taste of that which awaits you..

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My man Myles Kennedy...You're welcome.

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And I'll never forget. Thank you for still visiting all my dreams. Cocoa Bean and Mubarak in Seattle, 1995

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Willy Wonka and Charlie Sometimes a song comes back into your life just when you need to hear it. There are many wonderful songs from this movie--the original--that are worth treasuring for a lifetime. This is just one.Pure Imagination, Willy WonkaCome with me and you'll beIn a world of pure imaginationTake a look and you'll seeInto your imaginationWe'll begin with a spinTrav'ling in the world of

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Christmas in Cairo, 1993 (Photo by Kacey Dewing)I am intensifying my search for an agent and/or publisher, and am using this as a place to list the links for my stories (excerpts from two novels) which have been published.The genre is creative non-fiction (a.k.a. true stories). These were all published in a handful of issues of Mused--Bellaonline Literary Review.[Following are excerpts from Below

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Jordan with her buddy, Taylor Happy birthday to my favorite 5 year-old in the entire world!! (And that includes a whole lot of 5 year-olds!) You have brought us all great joy and unbelievable tales in the last 5 years and we all promise to re-tell the best ones to you over and over again once you grow up! I could not love you more, Jordan. Have a wonderful birthday, and save me some cake tonight

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National Velvet, 1944 Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011And let us not forget her lifelong love of dogs, mostly Maltese.

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SO good to see The Orpheum in Madison is still run by trouble-making Leftists!I spent the summer of 1989 selling tickets, eating popcorn, and enjoying my beginning of first serious romance at Madison's iconic Orpheum Theatre. It was built in 1926 and has more nooks and crannies, back alleys and catwalks than any building I have ever encountered. It was more of a playground than a place of work.

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Mel, dog rescued from Michael Vick and now owned by Richard HunterThis is an attempt by Richard Hunter to ask Vick (after receiving the keys to Dallas) if he wants to know how one of his former dogs is doing. It doesn't last long, but the message is very clear.Richard Hunter has written a lot about Mel, just one of the dogs who survived Vick's torture chambers. His website is called The Richard

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!!الف مبروك يا قلبي يا مصر Reuters/Emilio MorenattiDemocracy protests bring down Egypt's MubarakBy PAUL SCHEMM and MAGGIE MICHAEL, Associated Press Paul Schemm And Maggie Michael, Associated PressCAIRO – Fireworks burst over Tahrir Square and Egypt exploded with joy and tears of relief after pro-democracy protesters brought down President Hosni Mubarak with a momentous march on his palaces and

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I am outraged. These are quotes from the CNN Live Blog from today: translations of Mubarak's speech on State TV, which was received tonight in stunned silence by a crowd of thousands in Tahrir Square. They are not silent now. How many people must die before he surrenders? (More than we thought--see below...)[Update 11:00 p.m. in Cairo, 4:00 p.m. ET] The crowd in Tahrir Square erupts into roars of

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Pro-government demonstrators, bottom, watch as cars burn during clashes with anti-government demonstrators in Cairo, Egypt (AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)Blood in Cairo square: Mubarak backers, foes clashBy HADEEL AL-SHALCHI, Associated Press Hadeel Al-shalchi, Associated Press – CAIRO – Supporters of President Hosni Mubarak charged into Cairo's central square on horses and camels brandishing whips while

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We got a little weather last night.There is an unhappy Chihuahua dragging his leash and trying to open the storm door with his furry paw on the top step. That would be Dickens, who could not be less amused.Turns out, Ginger was not amused, either.In fact, she was quite perplexed at being completely blocked in by her "fun stuff."She kept looking for a way out. The shovel is the key, but I was

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Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, directly off Tahrir SquareWell, I was half-right. I said the Museum would not become a target. Turns out, it almost did. I forgot about unconscionable looters. Thank you to those citizens that stepped in and prevented the unthinkable to happen before the army could take over. It became vulnerable after the building housing the Democratic Party (Mubarak's) was

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Fires burn in the National Democratic Party ruling party headquarters, after it was set alight by anti-government protesters, in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) [This is not far from the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which so far seems to be unscathed. The Museum itself would never be a target, but might take collateral damage, which would be tragic, as far

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Ben Curtis, APEgypt ruling party offers no concessionsBy HAMZA HENDAWI and HADEEL AL-SHALCHI, Associated Press Hamza Hendawi And Hadeel Al-shalchi, Associated PressCAIRO – Egypt's ruling party said Thursday it was ready for a dialogue with the public but offered no concessions to address demands for a solution to rampant poverty and political change heard in the country's largest anti-government

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Plainclothes police arrest Mohamed Abdul Quddus, rapporteur of the Civil Liberties Committee and member of the Press SyndicateCouncil, during clashes in Cairo January 26, 2011. Thousands of Egyptians defied a ban on protests by returning to Egypt's streets on Wednesday and calling for President Hosni Mubarak to leave office, and some scuffled with police. REUTERS/Goran TomasevicEgyptian police

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Mubarak’s son, family fly out to UK: reportsNot a good time to be in Cairo with the last name of Mubarak. President Mubarak has been grooming his son Gamal to follow him. Though presidencies are not supposed to be inherited, I guess we've all seen it happen here with the Bushes...But it looks like it's getting a little too hot in Heliopolis lately, so Gamal and family have fled to the UK. Is the

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Egyptian police fired tear gas early Wednesday on thousands of protesters in Cairo, as three people died during unprecedented nationwide rallies seekingto end President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)This is still unreal to me. The American University in Cairo used to be about 100 yards from here. I crossed this maze of (usually) cars and buses every day. The Egyptian Musuem of

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"Several thousand remained in the streets after dark, and many promised to stay through the night in the square, steps away from parliament and other government buildings."Tahrir Square, a circular multi-lane roundabout with a small park in the center. It is the heart of Cairo. And there is never a time when those lanes are not filled bumper to bumper with cars instead of people braving baton and

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Riot police still in their trucks. Not for long. (Photos by Emad Abdel Rahman Taryal)Egyptians denounce Mubarak, clash with riot police (Associated Press)This is the only article (above) I have found so far and is well worth reading.This is a HUGE development in Egypt. Mubarak has governed--and suppressed--Egypt since Sadat's assassination in 1980. I saw demonstrations for various reasons during

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Myles SmilesA celebration of Myles Kennedy and the smiles he shares with his innumerable fans, dedicated to one of Alter Bridge's greatest fans and promoters, Erin Freriks, who left us unexpectedly at age 30 on January 10, 2011. Set to "Life Must Go On" from Alter Bridge's album AB III.Erin would have been 31 today.Enjoy!

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Chris Cornell Announces Plans For 'Songbook' Acoustic TourPosted by CCadmin on 1/19/2011This Spring, Chris Cornell will embark on his first-ever solo acoustic “Songbook” tour. Running from April through May 2011, it will spotlight songs from throughout his illustrious career, as well as a few surprise covers.Back in December 2009, Cornell played his first acoustic “Songbook” show in Los Angeles

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Dave and Taylor just after viewing my videoDave Grohl turns 42 years old today. Son of a bitch--that still makes me 18 months older than his sweet ass.In honor of his birthday, go get flipped off (and entertained in general) by the Man himself. Made this when Slash's CD dropped last year--to the tune of Slash and Dave's "Watch This":Watch This, Motherfuckers!Go watch it again. You know you want

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Mark Tremonti (AB guitarist), Erin Freriks, and Myles Kennedy (AB vocalist)[I am sorry, Erin, that you have to be my first obituary. I'd probably be asking you how to write it.--Nancy]I knew Erin as most people did--through her intense love of music. She and I are both from Madison, so we ran into each other at numerous Alter Bridge shows in the Midwest. I soon learned it was she who started the

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Myles Kennedy at -15 degreesFor a moment, I just stood there, right inside the Moonrise doors, breathing in the warmth, feeling the ice crystals in my lungs begin to melt. The staff was staring at me in a highly cautious manner, but I didn’t care. They had my credit card—I had paid for this luxury.After a moment, I stumbled on numb toes over to the lounge area and collapsed in the most

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Red-winged BlackbirdI woke up very upset this morning, and had to wait a while before I could determine the source. Anger is a mask for other emotons--usually fear or sadness, and in my case, is was sadness. You can't work through an emotion if you don't know how or why it got there--or what it really is. (Go to enough shrinks, you learn a few tricks.)It's about the birds. You know the ones--some

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Nancy, Sarah, Steph, and Nanci READY & WAITING at the Pageant in St. Louis, MO (Photo by security)ALTER BRIDGE—A Perfect Storm, St. Louis ShowIf you asked me before December 13, 2010 if it were possible for any band to cram 2 hours of energy into a one-hour performance, I’d have said no. I was wrong.Alter Bridge, as a result of opening for the Sick Puppies at this venue, was limited to a one-hour

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ALTER BRIDGE—ST. LOUIS, Getting there is ALL the fun...Nothing makes you appreciate a rock show like driving 6 hours through a blizzard in south-central IL, passing dozens of slide-offs, crunched speeders, and jack-knifed semi-trailers. Alter Bridge was smart enough to leave the night before to beat the storm, but we didn’t have a driver for hire (except for the one snoring in my bed) so we

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With a little help from Alter Bridge. Thanks for the message, Mark. Thanks for the memories, Myles.METALINGUSI've been defeated and brought downDropped to my knees when hope ran outThe time has come to change my waysOn this day I see clearlyEverything has come to lifeA bitter place and a broken dreamAnd we'll leave it all, leave it all behindI'll never long for what might have beenRegret won't

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Stephanie Munoz, Sarah Murray and Nancy Dietrich--Guilty Party[Note from Nancy: It is so difficult for me to write reviews of bands I absolutely adore. I immediately run out of both superlatives and adjectival expletives. I realize this points to a deficiency in my writing skills, so I labor on, hoping over time to improve this situation.]Alter Bridge introduced their third album, ABIII, with an

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Ginger Ale at 3-4 days old. Biggest and most laid-back in litter of 11.I've known you since birth, thanks to co-worker Michelle at that-place-which-shall-go-unnamed in AZ. She informed me when she put these pictures on my desk that I was getting a new puppy, and husband be damned.Michelle is rarely wrong.At 5 weeks old I brought you home after you met all my co-workers, and we've been together

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Sigmund and Myles laying down a trackThere are more important things Myles can be doing on his last day home besides packing. I am sending this list as an aid for quicker packing to gain more family time. (You're welcome, Selena :) Signature black jeans, wide black belts (plain & studded), wallet chain, slightly worn black boots, black tees--long & short-sleeved (winter here, summer down under,

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Opening band/Co-headliner with Alter Bridge in Chicago[Ed. note: I had to break this story up. Getting to Alter Bridge in Chicago and St. Louis was one of the greatest rock challenges I have faced in years, and I wanted to record it in full detail.]The Perfect Storm--Alter Bridge, Opening Acts for Chicago 2010 Bad CityThere’s a new reason to hate Billy Corgan (the attitude, not the music) if you

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[Ed. note: I had to break this story up. Getting to Alter Bridge in Chicago and St. Louis was one of the greatest rock challenges I have faced in years, and I wanted to record it in full detail.]The Perfect Storm--Alter Bridge Prelude #1This section deals with my sister Sarah and I getting from Madison, Wisconsin to the front rail at the House of Blues in Chicago, and meeting up with Stephanie

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On Cloud 9 because Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge held an acoustic session and live chat on Livestream today and Myles took my question first and gave a shout-out (below). And I didn't have to wait in sub-zero temps to ask it! They are very funny in this piece--keep tripping up and then calling themselves geeks. We all know who the geek is here... blogging...They play "Wonderful

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Photo courtesy of Nanci Kripal FreedStill writing up last weekend. Was going well last night when someone posted that they were streaming the Sayreville, NJ show live. Priorities...Than one of my STL rail buddies sends me of the pics I can't get to on FB. How do I write when all I can do is stare?? Patience, grasshoppers...

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LOVE this article by Wendy Dennis at the HuffPost, "Are You Dating yet?""I've been lonely married and I've been lonely single, and compared to the torture of sleeping beside someone you no longer love, or know has left the building, or maybe are hoping will choke in his sleep, lonely single is a walk in the park."Wendy DennisMarriage SO interferes with rock star stalking. My ex always asked, "Why

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Will we survive the fog, snow, 45 mph wind gusts and wind chills down to 25 below for a chance to smile back at Myles? Tune in next Wednesday to find out. We are so fucked.

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"You're" = You are"You are" = you're"your" is ONLY for use as a POSSESSIVE, as in "your dog, your car, your spelling that is indicating the complete demise of modern civilization." I REALLY need a vacation. What's YOUR excuse? Because YOU'RE in serious denial about YOUR spelling skills.You can take me away now, Officer. (Can we ride in your car? Because you're hot!)I'll be back Wednesday. You

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PARTIAL list of instructions I am giving to boarding clinic (multiple copies) while I am following Alter Bridge this weekend:Ginger Ale & Dickens Dietrich Emergency numbers: [Multiple]Note: Any medical emergency up to $XXXX approved if you cannot reach any of us.Feed: Ginger 2X day, cup filled to line drawn on it. Dry only. Will scarf it down.Dickens 2X day, cup filled and 2 tsp canned food. No

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When shadows fall, sometimes all you can do is close your eyes and listen to the music... and wait for them to pass. Please let them pass.'All Hope Is Gone' by Alter Bridge© Alter Bridge, Roadrunner Records and EMIA tireless stream of indifference flowsthrough veins 'till the river runs dryI no longer care, I have all but disposedof dreams that I once held insideDesire is gone after all of these

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Mark Twain writing in bed, seemingly awake, however.It is time to admit that I have a serious writing disorder.I cannot write while I am sleeping, and I am asleep a lot. I thought of referring to it as a sleeping disorder, but I don't really have any problem sleeping. Perhaps "consciousness disorder" is more appropriate.We could even go so far as to trace it to my depressive disorder(s), but none

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On my way to Cali...

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Great video of Myles giving a tour of Alter Bridge's Orlando rehearsal studio. (They had one week to rehearse before starting their first leg.) No special effects, no bad lighting, no quick cuts--just Myles showing us the ropes. Great way to see him as a regular Joe. I'll be at Alter Bridge's 2nd, 3rd and last date of the first leg, then follow him as he spends more time with Slash, then Alter

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Words Darker Than Your Wings is probably my favorite track off of ABIII because it is the first track which has featured solo vocals by Mark Tremonti, marking another step by AB to write outside the box. It is a beautiful arrangement and the two’s vocals complement each other perfectly. I would LOVE to hear it on tour.'Words Darker Than Their Wings' by Alter Bridge© Alter Bridge, Roadrunner

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Or not.Posted on iTunes with several other blown-away fan reviews. And no, we're not getting paid: It is just that fucking good.*****************NDietrichNovember 9, 2010It has been a very long time since I have had the pleasure of listening to an album and skillfully executed and emotionally haunting as ABIII. We were told to expect a darker album, but songs like Ghosts of Days Gone By pierce

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Wisconsin lost a good man, Russ Feingold, from the Senate. And we have a douchebag as governor.Everybody sleep tight.

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Don't worry, it really does say that.

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What do you get when you nurture a racehorse and let her mature before you run her? You get a champion named Zenyatta. This is a stunning 1200# mare who is currently 19-0, with one last race to go: this Saturday's Breeders Cup, which she has already won before.Interesting Facts:Named after Zenyatta Mondatta, the third album by The PoliceBegan racing at age 3 Birthday: April 1, 2004Birthplace:

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And what he likes to watch on-line when he's not working? One hint--this isn't Slash's bus--it's Myles Kennedy's.It's a live-cam on a litter of pugs. I kid you not. I told you he was a softie, but you didn't believe me!Brendy's PugsYou know I'm a pit bull gal, but it won't affect my touring schedule.

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RC Cola (1994-2005) and Sam the Wonderdog (1989-1995) RC Cola and Miss Cocoa in t-shirts from friend John which said "My parents just got married and I got was this lousy t-shirt" 1999My heart, Cocoa (1993-2003) and her wards, Stinky and HarveyMy love, SodaPop (2000-2009)'Wonderful Life' by Alter Bridge© Alter Bridge, Roadrunner Records and EMIClose your eyes,And just hear me sing,One last long

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Finally ready to start listening to tracks from ABIII, and though I had heard it was darker, I was not prepared for the depth of the lyrics and evolution of their melodies. These songs hit hard, like a hot spear through the heart, yet you are (I am) unable to stop listening.If there is not a Grammy nod on this album, it will be a crime. This is a stunning piece of work, and I'm only 1/4 of the

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The beans are coming!

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Josh has arrived in Prague to start filming Mission Impossible IV. As anyone could guess, I'd watch him in anything--though I'd prefer some Old Spice commercials...Good to have you back, James.

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This video was recorded during a Show Jumping in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. The show was supposed to be costume but rider Dominique H. Ribot did not have one. He thus informed the jury, who told him (as a joke) that he should compete naked. Which he ultimately did... Quite impressive, enjoy! Excellent, um, form!

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Art by Andre PaterThe trip to the FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY that I recently won (sponsored by Neogen--thanks again!) was spectacular!! The final eventing jumping, then the start of the speed jumping were all beyond words (well, cold and wet comes to mind for the first day) and our hunt for all our childhood haunts went REALLY well. Can’t WAIT to sort through the pics. They’re

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Ginger and Dickens react to the good news.... (Okay, not really--file photo)Just talked to Officer Schultz, the local officer who knows the animal laws the best. He started to talk about them and said--I think I should tell you this first: THE HUSBAND IS MOVING THE ROTTWEILER TO A NEW CITY THIS WEEKEND. Break out the champagne!!! I would have kissed the officer had he stopped by this morning (

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A week ago was not a spa weekend. Glad he felt better this weekend.I've written a lot about last Sunday. It was not a good night. But I need to remember that it was a very good afternoon.I went out to see Julian, who had so many burrs I thought I'd be there de-burring all night. In fact, a little (or a lot) of Show Sheen, a sturdy horse comb, and a sturdy tree make it all go much faster--even

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DANGER--AGGRESSIVE ROTTWEILERRottweiler at corner of W. Prairie and Main St. gets loose and VICIOUSLY ATTACKS small dogs with no warningI was attacked in April and Sept without provocation while walking my pit bull and Chihuahua on leashes past this property. Rottie went straight for small dog with intent to kill. Owner had no control over dog, and he gets loose and/or slips out of collar OFTEN.

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From Facebook tonight:Dickens and I are home. I am too angry to write much, and I hate to further enflame my dogs' fanbase, but they will do nothing about or to the Rottweiler that has attacked us twice. Owners will get a citation and possible fine--I'll find out more in the days to come. Police can't make them put up Dangerous Animal signs, nor decree that he wear a muzzle. She said they only

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For those of you not on Facebook or Twitter, or for those who have an insane desire to hear the full gory story, I am posting the police report I will submit this evening after Dickens, Ginger and I were once again attacked by the neighbor's Rottweiler last night. Having to leave all the variations of the word "fuck" shortened it up from 7 to just 3 pages, single-spaced. I will jump to the end

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Everything the world needs to know about world history they can learn from viral e-mails.As proof, I offer you the following, in no particular order:Everything Americans needed to learn about Islam they learned on 9/11.Everything the world needed to learn about Christians they learned from the pastor in Gainesville, FL who successfully garnered world attention by threatening to burn the holy book

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From the blog:AIRMINDED Airpower and British Society 1908-1941 (mostly)Picture's history unknown--spotted by photographer Brett Holman in Melbourne, Australia, Dec 19, 2007Great, though unrelated, peace graphic after the jump.

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In remembrance of 3000 lives of all faiths who died on this day 9 years ago, as well as the uncountable lost in wars of vengeance since then.

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"Pastor cancels Quran-burning, then reconsiders." I have a solution for everyone. Let's just put all the Qurans in his church first. What a sorry motherfucker.

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On a positive note, at least Koran sales will go up this week in Gainesville, FL. On another positive note, I'm too far away (and broke) to bring a stack of Bibles and Torahs to join in the fun.Fahrenheit 451, the classic book written by Ray Bradbury, takes place in an unspecified future time (some dialogue places it after 1990)in a hedonistic anti-intellectual America that has completely

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Family picture, May 2008: Jeff, Jordan, Sarah, Taylor and PlutoI am sorry to report that my sister Sarah and her husband, Jeff, had to put down their 10 y.o. German shepherd-cross, Pluto, tonight after his battle with cancer. He had a helluva personality, and always told you what he thought straight up. He was faithful and tolerant under some very stressful conditions, and was known by the whole

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Sister sarah, left, our man Myles Kennedy, and me. Thanks to Mike from security for taking the pic! You rock!I WILL write up last night's show as soon as my head stops spinning and my heart stops racing. Nothing in the world beats being front and center at a concert where the artists are so fucking kind, humble and accessible. Sexy doesn't hurt, either. ;)And to the nice guy from Green Bay I met

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Here is the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster video I set to Slash and Myles Kennedy's song "Starlight."Re-posting in honor ofa) Slash and Myles Kennedy's upcoming concert in Milwaukee, 09/05b) the latest oil rig explosion 100 mi off the coast of LA and TXc) the cool college kid at Office Depot who printed out my concert posters AND who promised to go buy Slash's CD (Holding you to it!)Hey, it was my first

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If I say I don't need anyoneI can say these things to you'CauseI can turn on any oneJust like I turned on youI've got a tongue like a razorA sweet switchblade knifeAnd I can do you favorsBut then you'll do whatever I likeChorus:Here I amAnd you're a Rocket QueenI might be a little youngBut honey I ain't naiveHere I amAnd you're a Rocket Queen oh yeahI might be too muchBut honey you're a bit

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[Okay, I am a well-respected writer with published stories under my belt and I am using my blog again to stalk my favorite musicians. The respected writer promises to return after approx five days. I appreciate your patience.] Nancy and Sarah at the Dec 2007 Alter Bridge/Another Animal tour in Love's Park, IL, where it was fucking COLD AS HELL outside. Just sayin'. And bats inside. Crazy shit all

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Gary Busey just posted the following tweet:@GaryJBusey Has anyone seen @ParisHilton? She was supposed to be holding my purse for me. Now THAT'S fucking funny.

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Between 1930 and 1998, Dzerzhinsk was the dumping site for 300,000 tons of improperly disposed of chemical waste. 300,000 people are affected by the city's chemical and toxic byproduct pollution, such as sarin and VX gas. The pollution is a result of Cold War-era manufacturing of chemical weapons. According to Mother Nature Network, in 2003, the city’s death rate surpassed its birth rate by 260

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The casket of Lance Corporal Cody Childers, of Chesapeake, Va., who was killed in Afghanistan, arrives for a burial service at Arlington National Cemeteryin Arlington, Va.,Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)5 more American troops die in Afghan fightingBy ROBERT H. REID, Associated Press Writer Robert H. Reid, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 48 mins agoKABUL, Afghanistan – Five more

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Musician Chris Cornell and family [Vicky, Toni, Chris and Lil' Chris]arrive at the screening of Disney's "Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue" on August 28, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (August 27, 2010 - Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images North America)And I'll be happy to post them. From the Chris Cornell Fan Page come these shots of the Cornell family taking flight to the premiere

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