One of Us

At breakfast, someone at the counter yells, “YAYUS! CAKE!” So I have to get up, and find her, and ask her to come with me everywhere I go.

Life List Inspiration from Go Mighty

A lot of good stories were shared on Go Mighty last week:

– Are you a hugger? Sara needs your help.
– “She was timid, fearful. She wasn’t sure of her place in the world, and she cared far too much about the opinions of others. The girl that sobbed on I-75 south from Cleveland, Tennessee to Atlanta in 2001 has been replaced by this woman who stopped waiting for her life to start.” Jessie, is beginning a new adventure.
– Sharon is on week 17 of her portrait project.
– My friend Jessica crossed something major off of her list. Congrats, sis.
– Sarah shares what she chose to do with her $1,000 Life List grant. It’s a good thing.

Go Mighty is still in beta, but we’re processing invitations within about 24 hours now, so come add your Life List and tell us what goal you’re crossing off next.

Photo by Sharon

I love you, Sunday.

This whole setup is very satisfying to me. Tea Service, I like your whole deal.

Put This in Your Ears: “Lies,” Nikki Lane

Lies on Spotify
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(Lots of this was filmed at the Ace Hotel, Palm Springs where Camp Mighty is held.)

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I’m posting a new song every day this year. Full playlist for each month is on my Spotify. Suggestions welcome in comments.

Put This in Your Ears: “New York,” Angel Haze

New York on Spotify

Whenever anyone says they don’t feel well lately, I have to stop myself from saying, “Sick-bitch, chicken-noodle-soup-face.”

Thanks for the tip, @lauraglu.

I’m posting a new song every day this year. Full playlist for each month is on my Spotify. Suggestions welcome in comments.

Put This in Your Ears: “Holy Roller,” Thao and the Get Down Stay Down

Holy Roller on Spotify

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After listening to 1,000 new songs as part of my Life List, I decided to post a new song on Mighty Girl every day for a year. I’m focusing on songs produced in the last year or two, so if you’re looking for new music, put this in your ears.

Put This in Your Ears: “Afraid of Summer,” Lost Lander

Afraid of Summer on Spotify

Photo source, Portland Beer.

Lost Lander – Afraid of Summer – Live at Caffe Mela from Voortex Productions on Vimeo.

Put This in Your Ears: “Only for You” by Heartless Bastards

The band’s name is from an incorrect trivia card answer to the question “What is the name of Tom Petty’s backing band?”

Photo by Lindsay McWilliams.

Only for You on Spotify

Life List Inspiration from Go Mighty

In middle income families, there are thirteen books per child at home. In low income families, there is one book available per three hundred children. Libby wants to change the statistics in her community and she needs a little advice.

You won’t find a book in Helen Jane’s library, but, if you need a punch bowl, you’re in luck.

I love a good quest. Go, Corinna.

“I think about the families that made these dilapidated structures homes when they were shiny and new. I think of how tough life must have been in this dry, hot land before all the modern conveniences. I wonder where the people went.” – Chriss wants to photograph 100 abandoned houses.

Want a simple way to learn a new language? There’s an app for that. Thanks, Mary.

Life List Inspiration from Go Mighty

Harmony recently learned something surprising about her birth, which prompted this addition to her life list.

Emily wants to pick up a microphone with the confidence of Kanye West. Diction direction needed, team.

Kelly checked “Do a pin-up photo shoot off her life list.” That last one is Varga perfection.

A month of service from Winter.

My friend Stacey is learning American Sign Language in order to better communicate and connect with her sister. Her first class was this week.

If you live in the Los Angeles area and you’re crafty, Jennifer needs help with the latest Craft Hope project.

Photo source: Harmony