A few things about music.
Lots of things about my dog.
I almost forgot! Today is Realize Your Beauty Day.
So- I hope you realize today and everyday that you are beautiful.
Celebrate yourself today and take the beauty pledge!
Also- please enjoy my friend, Lara's song, 'You Are Beautiful'. She's so talented, and this is one of my favorite songs of hers.
Stay awesome, and yes, you're beautiful, Kristen
I'm typing this during my last set break (sitting in the shade because these Connecticut arms haven't seen the sun in a looooong time) at the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair in Louisville, because I just wanted to express how much I love this town! I first came to Louisville a few years ago, because it sounded like it would be fun.
Then, because things tend to work out this way, I found out via Facebook that my friend, Lindsey had moved here.
Thanks to Lindsey and her friends, I have made so many wonderful connections, and have performed so many fun shows in this town. It is easily one of my favorite tour stops.
And as if things couldn't get any better, it's a beautiful day, there are tons of wonderful & kind people around me, I'm at an awesome art fair...I'm also singing in front of this...
Love from Louisville, Kristen
I travel a lot. I love the road for many many reasons; I enjoy driving, I love seeing new towns, meeting new people, enjoying new food and restaurants, it's all wonderful.
Hands down, my favorite part of touring and traveling (besides the singing) is getting to reconnect and visit with friends.
I get to see my friends and family around the country pretty often- and I book tours through towns where they are. When they move- my tour shifts. It's pretty great.
I don't stay in hotels many nights because I usually stay with folks on the road- and though I love hotels, I rest so well when I stay with friends.
I have a theory on this.
I think I rest well in part, because we stay up late talking, laughing and sharing stories, so I go to bed feeling really happy.
And as cheesy as it sounds, the other part is, I go to bed feeling really safe.
I'm with my family, whether they're my actual or chosen family, and there's no safer place to be.
I am a lucky and happy girl.
Be safe, and enjoy your family this weekend, Kristen
I love touring. I love traveling, and most of all I love visiting friends. It's so much fun to connect and reconnect year after year, show after show, and it's so fun to experience other people's lives for just an evening.
So far, this mini-tour has been graced by a sweet dog, and beautiful flowers. Not a bad way to start the weekend!
May your day be filled with puppies and flowers, Kristen
It seems that more and more people are wanting Just Be Nice buttons for our kindness party. This is very exciting! The biggest response I'm getting? From schools!
If you're a teacher, a student or a parent and would like folk songs and kindness in the classroom- get in touch with me and we'll make it happen!
Be kind, Kristen
