even the birds

the maturity in this 15 year old girl’s cover of “people help the people” by cherry ghost is staggering.  i’ve had it on repeat for almost a week now. her cover of “skinny love” is pretty fantastic as well.

2012 was brought in with laughter, dancing and some of the best friends a girl could ask for. i’m looking forward to all that this year has to offer!

Lover’s Leap - Hope & Tim Glenn
Film Production - Color Red Media

Admittedly, I wasn’t the happiest of campers on this shoot. It was freezing cold, up a remote canyon, outside of an old mining town in Ophir, Utah. I lost feeling in my fingers and toes. I ruined my dress and my shoes fighting rocks and brambles, but dang, I am so happy with how well it turned out!

We’re gearing up to open for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in a couple weeks, and we are pumped!

I hope y’all had a happy Christmas and/or Hanukah.  I’m turning 30 tomorrow, so our celebrations will continue into the new year.  Wishing you all love in it’s most sincere form.

woody guthrie’s new years’ resolutions from 1942.
taking special note of #s 13, 15, 20, 26 and 31.

woody guthrie’s new years’ resolutions from 1942.

taking special note of #s 13, 15, 20, 26 and 31.

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saturday snowy hike to diamond fork hot springs with two of my favorites!

(and trip papa cody - also a favorite, but not pictured.)

kind of a no-brainer, but interesting, none the less!find your match: here 

kind of a no-brainer, but interesting, none the less!
find your match: here 

i don’t want to burst your bublé…

for becca, specifically, and a special shout-out to all of my friends finishing semesters, completing the gre, cleaning up your babies’ poo, playing music, getting new jobs, working at your old job, and doing man-things.

please indulge me, and watch this video first (a full viewing is not required, but give it at least a minute to get the flava): http://youtu.be/1AJmKkU5POA

then, do yourself a favor, and immerse yourself in this gem:

you’re welcome.
*thanks to tim for bringing this little bit of joy to my life, and much more.

more often than not, i am an old lady and would rather sit on the couch, in my sweats, with a glass of wine and a good book (or a good dateline special) than go out on a friday night.

we’re heading up to ogden tonight to hear this guy sang.

i have a feeling he’ll make it worth staying in my jeans for a few more hours.

in other news: happy friday

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fun fact: i am one of only 4 cousins who do not live in texas, and there are a lot of us. we are a pretty tight knit group.

i’m gonna miss my family this christmas, but it was so good to be able to see everyone over thanksgiving. how many families discuss time travel and alternate dimensions? i’m so happy to be related to some of my favorite people on the planet.

(from left to right: hubby, uncle robbie, papa, aunt aureline)

Hope Glenn - If You Ever Heard a Fish
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final installment: the fish song

there were several original compositions on these recordings, but this was the song i always returned to.  they say “write what you know,” and clearly, i knew animals…and that josh was taking a bath.

***though not captured in this clip, i was very frustrated that my mom didn’t know the guitar part to my masterpiece. 

Hope Glenn - If I love my Care-a-Bear
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third installment: to love a care bear

this song doesn’t go much of anywhere, but it expresses my sentiment clearly.

frankly i’m surprised that it survived. josh and i weren’t allowed to watch the show due to its “new age” agenda.

other shows on the black list: my little pony, the smurfs, scooby doo, ninja turtles


*josh is pictured above with his jesus teddy bear.
**tim would like noted the bob dylan influences on my three year old vocals.
***we had really great parents who loved us lots. they just had some funny ideas.