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Marilyn McConnell

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About Me

Univera! Univera!! UNIVERA!!!! MUSIC AND UNIVERA ARE MY LIFE!!! This entry ought to take some serious time and thought to be accurate. For now, I will just say that I know myself to be very creative. People say that I am very quick and witty. I am a TERRIBLE speller -I checked the spelling of speller just to be sure. I am almost always very happy - completely a glass half full type. I adore art, antiques, interiors, animals and I loathe injustice. I am sensitive to the plight of others which is a huge part of the reason I don't have a TV or read the paper - way too depressing for me. I like to make a difference in my own back yard and I believe that the Universe/God sends those opportunities to us each and every day. We choose who we are going to be about it all. Speaking of backyard, I love being outside - I spend time (not as much as I would like) walking, jogging and biking on the bike path at the edge of Lake Michigan. Travelling is an absolute passion and I indulge in it whenever possible. Good wine, food, and company are essential to my happiness. There is nothing more important to me than my dear friends (a small select group) my family, and my creative journey as an artist. General philosophy: Life is short - Go for it!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Bill Lee as soon as possible! New friends and people who are really up to something in their lives. People who are interested in more than themselves - people who want to make a difference in the world.Absolutely, no question, Jackson Browne - unbelieveably talented, really my songwriting idol. His melodies and lyrics are unforgettable. Listen to any CD of his all the way through and you'll be hooked. His best songs are not the ones you've heard on the radio. His albums are a goldmine.Julianne Moore - almost every day someone tells me that I look like her. I'd love to collaborate with her - both write and star in a project about sisters. I of course would play the irresponsible artsy sister who is a singer. She'd be her usual fabulous bookish self. I can't wait to see her new movie.Another amazing person to add to my small group of friends.

My Blog

Can you see this baby?

God forbid that any of you cannot read my blogs!!! They are few and far between but apparently some of you find them rather entertaining. I simply write when the spirit moves me. I hope that this type...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:36:00 GMT

The greatest compliment ever... so far.

Every once in a while, even though you are a girl who is blessed and privileged to receive generous compliments in abundance, one comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. Is it that it lands...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:08:00 GMT

I really should be sleeping right this very minute

�        &nbs p;  I cannot believe how happy I am at this very moment. I have never been this happy with myself. Finally, my whole life is coming tog...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Dec 2005 23:53:00 GMT

I'm dancing as fast as I can!

Who knew that going legit was so exhausting? I didn't - I also didn't know that working so hard could be so darn much fun. I am having the time of my life! My energy is apparently contageous and I am ...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:59:00 GMT

I am so excited about finally making my business legit!

Finally after years of doing this job around all the other interests I have, I have gone legit and that feels great. Yes, I continue writing new songs and singing which I absolutely love . Right now, ...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Nov 2005 01:46:00 GMT

Illiteracy/ignorance/jealousy/foul language

Oh my gosh! It is literally hilarious to read some of the crap that ends up on these pages. Vicious, vicious, vicious! Wow, what's with the negative vibes? FYI - the word is you're - let me put it in ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Nov 2005 01:47:00 GMT

Can you use that head for something other than a hat rack?

Why are some people so small minded and ridiculous - and of course those are the exact people who additionally do not have the intelligence to know to keep their mouths shut. I have NEVER intentionall...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:21:00 GMT

If you really want to see what you're made of....

It is so easy to take the path of least resistance but it's so much better to have your integrity intact. If you want to see what you're made of, cut the safety net out from under yourself. If you re...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:14:00 GMT

Counting Crows

I love this band! I think Adam Duritz is an incredible songwriter - storyteller - picture painter. He just puts me right there...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Oct 2005 13:07:00 GMT

Were you raised by wolves?

How committed to being irresponsible does a person have to be to NOT understand  or PRETEND that " I changed my mind about... "does not equal " I was WRONG about..." You have to be pretty insecur...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:43:00 GMT