Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

My grandpa was the most amazing man. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. I know he's watching over me, always. -Kate R. This is my grandmother Bernice Bone. She passed away 9/25/2013 at the age of 82. She was and always will be one of my heroes. While fighting breast cancer she and my grandfather raised me and my sister. My sister and I told her she would live forever, but unfortunately we were wrong. I give credit to my grandparents for the caring and compassionate person I am today. They both taught me how to cook, about baking, and so much more. I miss them both every day. -Shauna Y. This is my cousin Rachael Smith she passed away 9/9/13 at the age of 26. She was an amazing young lady who left this world way to soon. I can't say enough about her.....she was my baby. I helped take care of her from the time she was born until her death. We talked daily, we cried, laughed, and had deep conversations together. She never let the

What tips or tricks have you picked up from your job / jobs? Sandy:  Always stand up for yourself. Don't be afraid to say something no matter what. Michaelle:  I would ask tons of questions and sometimes the same question multiple times to ingrain into my memory. I liked learning about others jobs, so a type of cross training. Working at different jobs and with many different people helped me find common ground and get to know others better. Sid:  Schedules are key Kate: How to properly fold a fitted sheet  Facebook Weighs in: First job: How to properly fold a shirt. Current job: how to use high powered microscopes! Other jobs: how to not entangle myself with other peoples issues. -Vanessa R.  I can pack any amount of stuff into any space available. I can read any musical scores. I can make awesome sandwiches. I can drive really fast in any car. (Conductor's assistant then medical courier.)  -Spenser R.

My grampa he was 82 when he passed. He was in WWII and I believe the Korean War. He was such an amazing man. I miss him everyday.  -Sara C. This is my uncle Herb who was stationed in pearl harbor WWll -Leanne Z. This is my grandfather Glen Bone. He served in the Navy during WW II and Korean War. He passed away November 25, 2004 at the age of 77. -Shauna Y.

What goal do you think humanity is not focused enough on achieving? Sandy:   Certainly need to change how we treat our planet and other people. Michaelle:   I believe we are too focused on differences when we should really just be noticing how much we are all part of the human race. Sid:  Equal access to healthcare. Kate:  Creating a world where all people can afford to live. Homelessness and poverty run rampant and it's not necessary.  Facebook Weighs in: Protecting our planet. It's home. It's all we've got. -Lisa S. Curing diseases like cancer.   -Joseph R. Stopping the initial bullying that is leading too many to snap. -Lorah J. Kindness -Andrea M.

Marena S. Yvonne A. Snowy -Kate R. Diablo -Sidney M Sidney M. Cecilia -Debbie M. Miri Billie Joe -Debbie M. Mickie K. Jenn W.

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What’s something people don’t worry about but really should? Sandy:  What is really going on with how kids act. It gets blame in the media 9 times or 10 when really it should be the parents that are looked at. Michaelle:   Not worry, but awareness of actions towards others. We are being watched more than people realize. Sid:  I think we need to worry about toxic masculinity and mental health more. Kate:  Facebook Weighs In: The real drug crisis -Jenn W. Global warming -Debbie M.   

My favorite thing to do with my mom is go to concerts. We used to go all the time to this small venue in La Crosse, Wisconsin to see one of her favorite bands, Just Surrender. They knew both me and her and always made her feel welcome. I miss those days. We don't get to go to concerts much anymore, but I still enjoy spending time with her, no matter what we're doing. -Kate R.  My favorite thing to do with mom is play games! -Bodie R. If i am 100% honest, my favorite memory is all of them. My mother is ny favorite person in the world -Gina D.  My mom passed away right after I turned 4. I made mother's day cards for my dad, since he raised me. I also grew up with step moms and made sure to make or give them a card or gift as well. I was once blessed with a wonderful mother in law. I was the daughter she didn't have and she was the mom I had always hoped for growing up. Lots of wonderful memories of spending time together watching movies, doing crafts, shop

by Kate Marie Robbins Date: April 27, 2018 Band: Franz Ferdinand Venue: First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota Supporting Act(s): Priests *This entry is taken from the RRSMS: The Concert Journal* My first gig of 2018, so exciting! Jen (my sister) and I went, as we typically do these days. She's the only one with as eclectic taste in music as me. We ended up not getting there before doors opened at 8 p.m. so we didn't have to queue for very long. Though the gig was sold out, it didn't feel overly crowded, which made it easy to get close to the stage. After grabbing merch, we ended up being a few "rows" back stage left. The opening act was called Priests, which was 3/4 female. Now, I'll admit I'm a bit of a female vocalist snob as Joseph (my brother) likes to say. I was not very impressed with them. Though, I did give them a listen on YouTube later and they were better, so perhaps it's just a live thing. Or maybe I'm just a snob. 

Do you think that children born today will have better or worse lives than their parents?  Sandy:   Worse, no one had common sense, everyone is so rude and judgmental. Raised right though hopefully they turn out better. Michaelle:  I tend to look at this question in a more positive light because I feel that my children are healthier mentally, physically, and emotionally than I was or even my parents were. I am grateful for the healing in each generation, so that my children are better prepared for the world now and in the future. Sid:  Unfortunately I think they'll have it worse. Kate: As much as I try to remain an optimistic person, seeing the world as it is now, things aren't getting better. We have the potential to create a better world, but it takes effort. As of right now, if things continue it will be worse, not better, unfortunately. Facebook Weighs in: Worse... this world we live in now is to pathetic in many ways. -Marena S. I th

This song is about Christa McAuliffe, the social studies teacher who died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster when the rocket exploded less than two minutes after blasting off from Cape Canaveral. "The Challenger space shuttle disaster of 1986 is something I have vague memories of happening," Frank Turner recalled to NME. "Christa McAuliffe was a high school teacher who was put on board to engage children with the programme and then preceded to die on national television." "The fact that I found out that really threw me in the loop was that she didn't die when the rocket exploded, she died when the capsule hit the water, two minutes and 45 seconds later."  Turner appears to have bought into the rumor that McAuliffe survived the explosion and transmitted the words "I'm alive!" as the shuttle fell to earth. The official report about the disaster was not able to establish this with absolute certainty. For mor

The Mountain Goats are an American band formed in Claremont, California by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. The band is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle, despite the plural moniker. Although he remains the core member of the band, he has worked with a variety of collaborators over time, including bassist and vocalist Peter Hughes, drummer Jon Wurster, multi-instrumentalist Matt Douglas, singer-songwriter Franklin Bruno, bassist and vocalist Rachel Ware, singer-songwriter/producer John Vanderslice, guitarist Kaki King, and multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark. Throughout the 1990s, the Mountain Goats were known for producing low-fidelity home recordings (most notably, on a cassette deck boombox) and releasing recordings in cassette or vinyl 7" formats. Since 2002, the Mountain Goats have adopted a more polished approach, recording studio albums with a full band, while still maintaining organic

May Volunteer of the Month: Twinkle Varshney! Twinkle does all of the advertising and promotional artwork for RRSMS. She does amazing work and is a vital part of the team. Without her we wouldn't have the tools we need to promote our anthologies.  A Message from the Team: Kate: Twinkle, you are truly an amazing person, inside and out. The work you do for RRSMS is absolutely invaluable. I don't know what I would do without you. You are a vital member of this team and I cannot thank you enough for all that you do.  Sid: So wonderful to work with you! Thank you for all that you do. Aisling: Twinkle, thank you for all of the hard work you do for RRSMS! Michaelle: So grateful to work with you! You are so talented and bring so much value to our organization. Thank you for all of the beautiful promos you create so quickly. Much love for all you do. Gina: Thank you for all the time and work that tou put into RRSMS. You rock! Radeyah: Congrats