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Last Updated: 1/27/2010

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Sunday, December 21, 2008 
Ah, the internet. It's early and I've been surfing. I want to sleep and instead I find myself chain smoking in the cold on my patio with some sort of hail/rain/verge of snow thing starting (which can't be good for my laptop). Things are settling down from life on the road and bustling about with holiday fever. Oh my.
We had a blast on this last round of dates and I busted out a new guitar which fortunately, since my hearing is in suckville, I missed all the clams I probably made now that I'm amplified and electrified and all that. Muy fun.
After 15 rounds of laundry and stringing of the lights, I am now officially off the road and still up at 6am. Reconciliation of home life and road life please come to the information desk. Thank god for Sopranos, although I'm up to season 5 now and have to start a backup plan because I only have one season to go and shist if I know what I'll do then. Superficial troubles please come to the information desk.
What I'd like to do today is really wish all of you a truly HAPPY HAPPY holiday and say how appreciative and grateful me be for all of your support this past year and especially over these tours. Slews of you came out and cheered and cried and leered and it makes a gal feel good I say. 'The Low Anthem' kicked some arse as well and I'm truly inspired to learn the drums, clarinet, horn, pump organ, upright bass and bowl (whatever that thing was) now after seeing them.
And now that the stir of road life starts to quiet and I roam the streets and reconnect, all that I hope for everyone is to find some peace and I will say it – holiday cheer. Of course no one has any money, we all know that , but hopefully there is a way to remember all the truly vital things existing for us right now and indeed how lucky we are. If my forte is love (or the lack thereof hahaha) – may I just say how much I hope for you to have it and not be crushed if you don't right now. We are surrounded by the potential to give love everyday and cooonnnneeeccccttt with one another. So plod on, I'm rooting for you.
It's time to go take out the trash (I've stopped the philosophy – now I'm just being literal) so I'll bid you all a good good night/ morning. Heaps of love to you all and I'll see you next year…

Xoxoox
r
5:41 PM
 
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Sheyna
Sheyna Ubjaan

 
Have you finished all the seasons of the Sopranos now?

I know that feeling of getting at that last season and feeling a bit lost...It's quite disturbing.

Then you need to find a new exciting show but that might just dissapoint you cause it won't be like the show you were in love with for months.

Grey's Anatomy is interesting. Have you seen that? Although I'm at the fourth season now and the storyline could use a new direction. But it's a good show to start with after the Sopranos...

xoxo

From Amsterdam!
 
Posted by Sheyna on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 9:31 PM
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baby & methy

 
you are a beautiful soul... it is evident in your music, in your lyrics, and in your blogs. happy happy new year, ms. yamagata.


sending you blessings, love, light, peace, and harmony,
xx methy
 
Posted by baby & methy on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 9:31 PM
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alex

 
If you wrote a book..........I would so read it.

 
Posted by alex on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:29 PM
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anne

 
God! Morning. Didn't sleep well. Still feeling the after effects of Pomegranate Bellini's NY's Eve 2 days later. Oooo. They were soooooooooo pretty with all those pomegranate seeds and lime slices and fresh mint...and Champagne.

I might just toss reciting the recipe.


Enough!

Hello Sweet Rachael. It's Annie... Seasun's mom, friend of Chris from NJ when he was 6yrs old and blond, florist, RY groupie, and , and , and ...
We may be in Tokyo in February. Husband work stuff. Our schedule is a little flexible. Are the dates posted accurate? February 16th and 17th. OR...is this an old post?
Cheers and blessings for a splendid, blissful, loveful New Year!!!!Heading out to search the vintage shops. Check out the indoor flea market in the old Synagogue at 6th and Bainbridge...Sat and Sunday's. You will LOVE it!!! It's warm and dry.
Welcome to Philly!!!!

Annie / Gigi

Please Respond. You choose.

Facebook ...Anne Marie Schaffer Neary
anniehopkin@aol.com
moondancer11@comcast.net
www. annehopkinflowers. com..or please let me or chris know how / where I can get this information from you.

Thanks in advance!!!
 
Posted by anne on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:31 PM
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Liz
Liz Clarke

 
Thanks for a truly pure & inspiring blog that only the wee small hours can seem to produce!!
I've loved your sweet music ever since I first heard Happenstance & had to play 1963 EVERY day just to make me smile when I had really forgotten!
Hope you get to play London sometime in the future but plod on we will - at least we're goin' in the right direction - Have a very cool 2009 - you are a great artist!!
x
 
Posted by Liz on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:33 PM
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nevada

 
loves it!!!
 
Posted by nevada on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:37 PM
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Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone...

 
when you're done with the Sopranos (how much will you pay me to NOT tell you what happens?) watch ONCE, if you haven't already, like I told you before!! It's amazing.
Let me know how you like it!
 
Posted by Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone... on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:38 PM
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Thom Lyons

 
hey there girly

In a weird sleep pattern myself.
Since i'm off work for the holidays and there's no need to get up at 6am for a while i find that's about the time to go to bed instead!
Hope you have a great xmas, and congrats on finally getting the record out to the world, it was totally worth the wait.
Looking forward to you returning to this side of the pond next year

Oh, and I'd go with The Wire once you're done - best show ever on TV.....well, maybe not season 2, but other than that!

be well
peace and love
thom :-) x
 
Posted by Thom Lyons on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:24 PM
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Sandy

 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS & a HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!! Enjoy your time off. I started to watch Lost from the 1st season. Not bad so far.
Maybe move on to that after the Sopranos? Sending you a WARM HUG and LOVE from chilly NY!
 
Posted by Sandy on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:25 PM
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Mason
Mason Lovelace

 
Brrrrr. I certainly feel the cold part. A happy and safe holidays to you Ms. Yamagata.

 
Posted by Mason on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:29 PM
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Lindsey

 
After you're finished with Sopranos, you should pick up True Blood or Dexter. Fantastic shows.

 
Posted by Lindsey on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:30 PM
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Julian "PianoMuffin"

 
pick up Big Love. It's irresistible. Hope to see you here in Arizona on tour soon!!!
 
Posted by Julian "PianoMuffin" on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:27 PM
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Trinity
Erin Getty-Colley

 
Deep thoughts... Funny thing about reading your blog today. I was thinking about you this morning when one of your songs popped up on Pandora. I think I had it set to a Feist radio station. Anyway, I was thinking about the few artists I do have on my friends list, and I was thinking, how cool it is that out of all the artists I have on my list I have not only met them, but had actual conversations with them. I had never really thought about that before. We've met. It was brief and after a show at Schuba's and you were wearing "the" worst shoes to try to stand up in for an entire show, but you loved 'em! Long story short, I thought of you this morning. I hope your holidays are wonderous, beautiful, and mostly inspiring. (oh, and if I could, I would totally slap you on the wrist for your chain smoking.
seriously, girl!)
 
Posted by Trinity on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:35 PM
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Mr_Grego
Greg P

 
merry christmas! =) also battlestar galactica is a pretty cool show to watch in a non nerd-trying-to-sound-cool way
 
Posted by Mr_Grego on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:37 PM
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~*REBECCA*~

 
Rachel you are the is!! Happy holidays to you and your band. Thank you so much for doing what you do best. It's amazing and inspiring and it is one addiction I have that I am proud to of. You are mad talented and I can't wait for more Philly shows.... I came out to johnny brendas (everythine) and most recently sanctuary. I'm constantly turning people on to you and they r all falling in love. Thank you. Keep on keepin on.
*Rebecca
 
Posted by ~*REBECCA*~ on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:38 PM
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Gaby
Gaby Atkinson

 
Lots of love!
 
Posted by Gaby on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:38 PM
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Major Tom
Nestor Makhno

 
Hope you have a great Holiday Rachael. I don't know if you still live here in the Windy City but it sure is cold here.


Anyway I look forward to seeing you live some time. Keep up the good work. Your fans love you.

 
Posted by Major Tom on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:39 PM
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Bella♥Diella
Diella Giaconia

 
Happy and merry holiday to you too Rachael <3 Thanks for your beautiful music :)
 
Posted by Bella♥Diella on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:39 PM
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J Nizzle

 
If love is all we have, thats enough to make the world a better place, I say. Its most important in this life and time. Tis the reason for the season, no? Ha, have a good holiday yourself and I hope to see you on the road again soon because you kick oodles of ass everytime I see you live.
You basically melt my brain ;)
 
Posted by J Nizzle on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:39 PM
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Melody Matters

 
15 rounds of laundry? You're such a girly girl to have so much stuff to wash, but that was a sweet holiday wish nevertheless. Right back at you, and go check the new holiday vid, courtesy of the BBC, I stuck on my MySpace page for a Ho or two or three.... -Bernie
 
Posted by Melody Matters on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:40 PM
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Earnie
Earnie Knight

 
Happy Holidays to you too Rachael! 2009 will be just as good or better to you as 2008! You are very talented!


Your fan
Earnie
 
Posted by Earnie on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:41 PM
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Josh
Joshua Cheung

 
Hey Rachael,

That was a great post. Thank you for making my 2008 even better by coming up to Toronto to perform twice (last week and earlier this year with Sara Bareilles) and releasing an amazing, kick-ass album. I hope you and your loved ones have a happy holidays.


Much love,
Josh :)
 
Posted by Josh on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:41 PM
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Mis

 
Happy Holidays to YOU, Rachael. Being able to see you live again has been one of the highlights of my year, so thanks. Best wishes for love, happiness, and more exciting life journeys in 2009.
:)
 
Posted by Mis on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:41 PM
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(kai)
Kai Hsu

 
happy holidays to you too, rachael! i'm almost done watching dexter too so i know how you feel (as you w/ the Sopranos). anyways best wishes and hope you get your full hearing back asap.
see you on your next tour!
 
Posted by (kai) on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:43 PM
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Ken
Ken Narasaki

 
After the Sopranos, try SIX FEET UNDER, if you haven't already discovered it - one of the best shows ever, imho!
 
Posted by Ken on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:43 PM
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Sumo

 
Whether you resolve or no, would like to see you resolve to come to the UK and connect with us here.
See you next year?
 
Posted by Sumo on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:43 PM
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Sara

 
You should watch the show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (you can stream it for free on hulu. com) it's the funniest show ever! Merry Christmas Rachael.

 
Posted by Sara on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:45 PM
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Joseph Citro

 
Happy Holidays to you as well, hope your sleep finds you again.

 
Posted by Joseph Citro on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 8:46 PM
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