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  • Indie Singer-Songwriter Spotlight: The Haunting and Hopeful Sounds of Ofelia K
    Indie Singer-Songwriter Spotlight: The Haunting and Hopeful Sounds of Ofelia K
    Mar 31, 2021 | Indie Singer-Songwriter Spotlight, Music
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    Last Seen in Idaho Moves from Showtime to Peacock
    Feb 18, 2021 | Movies and TV, My Projects
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    Taylor Swift’s Folk Music Feat
    Jan 6, 2021 | Music
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    Grief and Saying Goodbye
    Dec 15, 2020 | Life, Writing and Poetry
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    Writers on Writing – Famous Quotes – Good or Not?
    Nov 29, 2020 | Books, Writing and Poetry

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Yes, this is me as a child. Yes, I dressed myself. Yes, this is me as a child. Yes, I dressed myself. Yes, my mom let me run errands with her in outfits like this. Yes, I clearly should have gone into fashion design. #fashionista #outfitoftheday #styleinspiration #layeringclothing (this is one of my favorite cards from my mom)
Body parts askew ❤️ all because of you ❤️ Body parts askew ❤️ all because of you ❤️
The last of the red dress series. Tree moss editio The last of the red dress series. Tree moss edition.
Can you spot the lady in red? (Hint: look near the Can you spot the lady in red? (Hint: look near the tree)
Once this pandemic is over, I’m going to wear a Once this pandemic is over, I’m going to wear a dress and heels every day to make up for lost time. ⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ Just kidding. I’ll probably still live in sweats.⁠⁠
I love music as much as I love books and movies, s I love music as much as I love books and movies, so I’m starting to spotlight some really talented indie singer-songwriters on my blog. First up is alternative-pop artist Ofelia K. Fans of Lana Del Rey, Regina Spektor, or Mazzy Star should take notice. If you like the style and musicality of those artists, I think you’ll also love @ofeliakmusic -- I edited this short musical montage with pieces from Ofelia K’s songs (the full 2-minute version is on my blog). Go there to watch it and to read the full music review!⁠⁠ Link in bio⁠⁠ www.HallieShepherd.com⁠⁠
Have a magical weekend! ✨ Have a magical weekend! ✨
Mad Hatter: "Have I gone mad?"⁠⠀ Alice: "I'm a Mad Hatter: "Have I gone mad?"⁠⠀ Alice: "I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.”
Just hold on a little while longer, and things wil Just hold on a little while longer, and things will get better… #pandemicpoetry #winterpoetry ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Swipe to see the original background photo by @andrewtneel⁠
BOOK BUSINESS: PUBLISHING PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE BOOK BUSINESS: PUBLISHING PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE by Jason Epstein, the former editorial director of Random House, was released in 2002. So technically I read it almost two decades too late, but I went into it knowing that much of its content is outdated. In fact, I partially read it BECAUSE it’s outdated, which makes it interesting in that it’s a snapshot in time, taken when the publishing industry was undergoing rapid changes due to technology, the internet, and big box stores like Barnes & Noble and the now defunct Borders edging out niche booksellers and Mom & Pop stores. Amazon was just in its infancy. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ I most enjoyed reading about Epstein’s early days in publishing, those romanticized stories of NYC in the 1950s and 1960s when famous writers like William Faulkner would crash on the office couches after a late night session. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Epstein’s predictions for the future were also interesting and often correct. However, twenty years later, some of the predictions that he felt confident about didn’t really come true. For example, we don’t have book kiosks on street corners where you select a book from a computer screen, pay for it, and while you stand there, the machine prints and binds it on demand within minutes. This form of printing/buying/selling does exist, but it’s not widespread.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ I hope that Epstein continues to be right about one of his predictions: Readers will never stop wanting to hold physical books in their hands. No matter how many digital options there are, nothing will ever fully replace the magic of turning the pages. For me, I know it never will.
In two weeks, we must cut down the ash tree that i In two weeks, we must cut down the ash tree that is right outside the bedroom window of my childhood. It will be greatly missed.
Movie Night for you Peacock subscribers! Last Seen Movie Night for you Peacock subscribers! Last Seen in Idaho has finished its run on Showtime, and now we have found a new home on the streaming service Peacock. . The film is also available to rent or buy from other streaming platforms - plus it’s available on DVD at Amazon w/52 minutes of behind the scenes special featurettes. . Directed by @eric.colley.official – Starring some lady named Hallie 🤗 - @wes_ramsey - @shawnchristian - and Casper Van Dien.
My lips aren’t cold; YOUR lips are cold. ⁠⠀ My lips aren’t cold; YOUR lips are cold. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #winterphotography #winterfleece #winterwardrobe #woodpile #hallieshepherd⁠⠀
On the chopping block… I really hope the rumor t On the chopping block… I really hope the rumor that Japan is cancelling the 2021 Olympics is just a rumor! I love watching the Olympics every time they come around, but I’m especially looking forward to it after this crazy year we’ve all had. 🌎 Maybe it’s not going to be realistic for them (or anyone) to host such a huge event so soon (and world health and safety comes first), but I’m holding out hope that they can find a way to safely make it happen that’s also economically feasible…⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #winterphotography #lifephotography #woodpile #hallieshepherd #2021olympics #olympics2021⁠⠀
It’s coming for me! Swipe to see a video of fluf It’s coming for me! Swipe to see a video of fluffy feral bunnies, because feral bunnies are just so cute. I say “feral” because even though they are quite friendly and fluffy, these bunnies taking over the south end of Whidbey Island are not pets. They’re running wild.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ There are two story versions as to how Langley came to be a major breeding ground for bunnies. The first story, as told to me by a local, is that in the late ‘90s, the fairgrounds would give out bunnies as prizes to the kiddies. The parents who didn’t want to raise pet bunnies would let them loose in the parking lot. Hmm, because that is definitely the most reasonable way to deal with an unwanted pet; don’t give the bunny back to the fair, just dump the thing. #adulting⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ The second story, which is Wikipedia’s version, is that in the late ‘90s, a bunch of bunnies escaped from a 4H enclosure at the fair (Go, bunnies, go! WATERSHIP DOWN, BITCHES!). ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ The bunnies are most densely clustered at the fairgrounds where I shot this video. You can also see them hopping around the high school grounds and cruising about town. ⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Many of the locals don’t like the bunnies tearing up their yards and gardens. There is much debate as to how to handle the burgeoning bunny population which is showing no signs of slowing down (you know that saying about jack rabbits…).⁠ 🐰
You can always go back to the drawing board. ✏️ 💗
Not to boast (too much)… but my deluxe CD of Eve Not to boast (too much)… but my deluxe CD of Evermore arrived in the mail this weekend, which means that I have the two bonus songs that aren’t yet available on streaming (“Right Where You Left Me” and “It’s Time to Go.”). What are your favorite songs off of Evermore?⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Head over to my blog to read my review of sister albums Folklore and Evermore. Link in bio.⁠⠀ www.HallieShepherd.com⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ PS. The lyric is “When your dinner is cold and the chatter gets old” NOT “the chowder gets old.” #itstimetogo #notclamchowder #wrappeduplikeadouche
Goodbye, 2020. It just didn’t work out between u Goodbye, 2020. It just didn’t work out between us. I can’t see you anymore.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ This cool artwork which hangs on my office wall is by dada22 at @society6⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #artwork #contemporaryart #artoftheday #darkart #blackbutterfly #butterflyart⁠ 🦋
Thank you, @eric.colley.official and Mom, for expl Thank you, @eric.colley.official and Mom, for exploiting my fear of spiders. Always happy to provide the family with entertainment. 🙄 🕷
2021 kicks off tonight with the Cobra Kai season 3 2021 kicks off tonight with the Cobra Kai season 3 premiere (midnight PST)! And THAT is a big reason to celebrate the New Year. 🐍 #cobrakaineverdies⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ Sending New Year’s wishes to all of you! Here’s to hoping that 2021 brings everyone better days. 💗
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