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Posted on September 12, 2018 by prairieskybooks
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A number of years ago, I was the hospitality coordinator for a local venue. Part of my job was making sure musicians were fed and cared for. I got word that we’d be hosting John Prine. I immediately put my dad on my crew for the show. He’d been listening to John Prine since time immemorial. I’d grown up listening to him. My whole family did. We loved him so much, we felt like he was part of the family. I think a lot of John Prine fans felt that way. The day of the show was coming up, and I was waiting for the rider; what would he require? Could our humble venue provide what he needed? I got the rider. It was the best I’ve ever seen. Dinner; fish and chips. Dessert; could they have some peach or banana cream pie? But the best was the green room list. A lot of artists get a little wild. They need the whole nine yards. John requested a hot air popcorn machine, a bag of kernels, a shaker of salt, and a bowl of radishes. He was gracious and humble. Signed my vinyl copy of “Sweet Revenge,” so well-loved you could see the circular imprint of the record through the cover. He invited my dad and I to join him and the band for dessert. One of my favourite memories...having banana cream pie with my dad, the band and John Prine. The world lost a lot today. Mr. Prine, I hope that big green room in the sky is filled with radishes. And that you’re gonna get a cocktail...vodka and gingerale...🎶 Thanks for all the songs, and all the memories.
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📸 by Kyle Dean Reinford for The New York Times .
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It took me two days, but I’ve got all of these tarot and oracle decks listed on our website! Link in bio. And I’m also pretty excited about the magic of technology. You can tap on some of the items on this photo and it’ll take you right to its website listing...this is my practice run!
We may be closed for now, but I’m still keeping it pretty in here! (Not gonna lie, some of the store looks like a really boho shipping department, but let’s pretend like I didn’t mention it.) 😂 {Vintage decanter has sold}
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New earrings up on the website (link in bio) with more vintage earrings to come tonight. Or maybe tomorrow, I hear it’s the weekend. 🤷🏻♀️ #iDontKnowWhatDayItIs
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Wow, you guys. It’s been a strange couple of weeks, but onward we plod. Just a quick update that I’ve been adding lots of new items to the online store (link in bio) and there’s TONS more to come. These sweet dish towels are in the Kitchen Collection.
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