Betsy 🦇🐌💛
@betsyville.bsky.social
Fat Babe in MN.
✨If your feminism isn’t intersectional, it’s bullshit.✨
Married • ♎️ • 5w4
Lover of spreadsheets, raccoons, art history & baseball.
✨If your feminism isn’t intersectional, it’s bullshit.✨
Married • ♎️ • 5w4
Lover of spreadsheets, raccoons, art history & baseball.
Week 49 of #52weeks52albums --
George Michael's Faith
- I knew the title track from this album and I of course know Wham! but I have never heard any other George Michael music to my knowledge.
- I am surprised how much I really enjoyed this. Pop music at its best. "Father Figure" is a banger.
George Michael's Faith
- I knew the title track from this album and I of course know Wham! but I have never heard any other George Michael music to my knowledge.
- I am surprised how much I really enjoyed this. Pop music at its best. "Father Figure" is a banger.
December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Week 49 of #52weeks52albums --
George Michael's Faith
- I knew the title track from this album and I of course know Wham! but I have never heard any other George Michael music to my knowledge.
- I am surprised how much I really enjoyed this. Pop music at its best. "Father Figure" is a banger.
George Michael's Faith
- I knew the title track from this album and I of course know Wham! but I have never heard any other George Michael music to my knowledge.
- I am surprised how much I really enjoyed this. Pop music at its best. "Father Figure" is a banger.
Week 48 of #52weeks52albums --
Jeff Buckley's Grace
- Before listening, I was only familiar with his cover of Hallelujah so I was expecting only a singer-songwriter vibe.
- I was pleasantly surprised! This album has great range of energy levels and variety. I can see myself returning to it.
Jeff Buckley's Grace
- Before listening, I was only familiar with his cover of Hallelujah so I was expecting only a singer-songwriter vibe.
- I was pleasantly surprised! This album has great range of energy levels and variety. I can see myself returning to it.
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Week 48 of #52weeks52albums --
Jeff Buckley's Grace
- Before listening, I was only familiar with his cover of Hallelujah so I was expecting only a singer-songwriter vibe.
- I was pleasantly surprised! This album has great range of energy levels and variety. I can see myself returning to it.
Jeff Buckley's Grace
- Before listening, I was only familiar with his cover of Hallelujah so I was expecting only a singer-songwriter vibe.
- I was pleasantly surprised! This album has great range of energy levels and variety. I can see myself returning to it.
Week 47 of #52weeks52albums --
The Smiths' The Smiths
- This is another band that I can't stand. Morrissey's vocals really get under my skin.
- I am guilty of not fully paying attention to this album because it just blurs all together for me. I like the instrumentation but that is about it.
The Smiths' The Smiths
- This is another band that I can't stand. Morrissey's vocals really get under my skin.
- I am guilty of not fully paying attention to this album because it just blurs all together for me. I like the instrumentation but that is about it.
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Week 47 of #52weeks52albums --
The Smiths' The Smiths
- This is another band that I can't stand. Morrissey's vocals really get under my skin.
- I am guilty of not fully paying attention to this album because it just blurs all together for me. I like the instrumentation but that is about it.
The Smiths' The Smiths
- This is another band that I can't stand. Morrissey's vocals really get under my skin.
- I am guilty of not fully paying attention to this album because it just blurs all together for me. I like the instrumentation but that is about it.
Week 46 of #52weeks52albums --
The Clash's Sandinista!
-I love the Clash. I love Joe Strummer's vocals. The perfect band to listen to when you're an angsty kid and gets better as you age.
-36 tracks and over 2.5 hours long! "Washington Bullets" is still so topical now 45 years later. Great listen.
The Clash's Sandinista!
-I love the Clash. I love Joe Strummer's vocals. The perfect band to listen to when you're an angsty kid and gets better as you age.
-36 tracks and over 2.5 hours long! "Washington Bullets" is still so topical now 45 years later. Great listen.
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Week 46 of #52weeks52albums --
The Clash's Sandinista!
-I love the Clash. I love Joe Strummer's vocals. The perfect band to listen to when you're an angsty kid and gets better as you age.
-36 tracks and over 2.5 hours long! "Washington Bullets" is still so topical now 45 years later. Great listen.
The Clash's Sandinista!
-I love the Clash. I love Joe Strummer's vocals. The perfect band to listen to when you're an angsty kid and gets better as you age.
-36 tracks and over 2.5 hours long! "Washington Bullets" is still so topical now 45 years later. Great listen.
This post should be this week's 52W52A album review but its not gonna happen today.
I said goodbye to the first cat was just mine and my husband's yesterday. My entire week has been focused on her and I haven't even thought once about listening to the album.
Goodbye Georgia.
I said goodbye to the first cat was just mine and my husband's yesterday. My entire week has been focused on her and I haven't even thought once about listening to the album.
Goodbye Georgia.
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This post should be this week's 52W52A album review but its not gonna happen today.
I said goodbye to the first cat was just mine and my husband's yesterday. My entire week has been focused on her and I haven't even thought once about listening to the album.
Goodbye Georgia.
I said goodbye to the first cat was just mine and my husband's yesterday. My entire week has been focused on her and I haven't even thought once about listening to the album.
Goodbye Georgia.
Week 45 of #52weeks52albums --
Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul
- I was raised on Aretha. My mother had some compilation CD of hers and Chain of Fools was my absolute fav.
- Album is top-notch. Aretha at her best. Every person on this planet must hear this album at least once.
Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul
- I was raised on Aretha. My mother had some compilation CD of hers and Chain of Fools was my absolute fav.
- Album is top-notch. Aretha at her best. Every person on this planet must hear this album at least once.
November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Week 45 of #52weeks52albums --
Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul
- I was raised on Aretha. My mother had some compilation CD of hers and Chain of Fools was my absolute fav.
- Album is top-notch. Aretha at her best. Every person on this planet must hear this album at least once.
Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul
- I was raised on Aretha. My mother had some compilation CD of hers and Chain of Fools was my absolute fav.
- Album is top-notch. Aretha at her best. Every person on this planet must hear this album at least once.
Week 44 of #52weeks52albums --
Neil Young's Harvest
- This is the first album where I know I have listened to it in its entirety previously.
- My mom had this CD in her truck when I was in high school so it was always playing when we ran errands. Such a banger and such a comfort to listen to.
Neil Young's Harvest
- This is the first album where I know I have listened to it in its entirety previously.
- My mom had this CD in her truck when I was in high school so it was always playing when we ran errands. Such a banger and such a comfort to listen to.
November 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Week 44 of #52weeks52albums --
Neil Young's Harvest
- This is the first album where I know I have listened to it in its entirety previously.
- My mom had this CD in her truck when I was in high school so it was always playing when we ran errands. Such a banger and such a comfort to listen to.
Neil Young's Harvest
- This is the first album where I know I have listened to it in its entirety previously.
- My mom had this CD in her truck when I was in high school so it was always playing when we ran errands. Such a banger and such a comfort to listen to.
*cries in November 1st*
I'm keeping the bat emoji. It brings joy.
I'm keeping the bat emoji. It brings joy.
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
*cries in November 1st*
I'm keeping the bat emoji. It brings joy.
I'm keeping the bat emoji. It brings joy.
Week 43 of #52weeks52albums --
Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique
- We have our first duplicate artist in 52W52A.
- This album was just alright. I think my preference falls more to mid-late 90s Beastie Boys, and we can easily blame my age for that one. None of these songs were that memorable for me.
Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique
- We have our first duplicate artist in 52W52A.
- This album was just alright. I think my preference falls more to mid-late 90s Beastie Boys, and we can easily blame my age for that one. None of these songs were that memorable for me.
October 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Week 43 of #52weeks52albums --
Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique
- We have our first duplicate artist in 52W52A.
- This album was just alright. I think my preference falls more to mid-late 90s Beastie Boys, and we can easily blame my age for that one. None of these songs were that memorable for me.
Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique
- We have our first duplicate artist in 52W52A.
- This album was just alright. I think my preference falls more to mid-late 90s Beastie Boys, and we can easily blame my age for that one. None of these songs were that memorable for me.
Week 42 of #52weeks52albums --
The Allman Brothers Band's At Fillmore East.
- My dad loves the Allman Brothers. I'm fairly certain he has seen them live at least twice.
- Not a big fan of live albums-- especially if not recorded from the same night. But I get why my dad loves them so much.
The Allman Brothers Band's At Fillmore East.
- My dad loves the Allman Brothers. I'm fairly certain he has seen them live at least twice.
- Not a big fan of live albums-- especially if not recorded from the same night. But I get why my dad loves them so much.
October 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Week 42 of #52weeks52albums --
The Allman Brothers Band's At Fillmore East.
- My dad loves the Allman Brothers. I'm fairly certain he has seen them live at least twice.
- Not a big fan of live albums-- especially if not recorded from the same night. But I get why my dad loves them so much.
The Allman Brothers Band's At Fillmore East.
- My dad loves the Allman Brothers. I'm fairly certain he has seen them live at least twice.
- Not a big fan of live albums-- especially if not recorded from the same night. But I get why my dad loves them so much.
I also spent at least 2 hours creating playlist covers in Canva while using images from Unsplash.
I am not claiming that these are any good but I love a fresh start and digital organization.
I am not claiming that these are any good but I love a fresh start and digital organization.
October 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I also spent at least 2 hours creating playlist covers in Canva while using images from Unsplash.
I am not claiming that these are any good but I love a fresh start and digital organization.
I am not claiming that these are any good but I love a fresh start and digital organization.
Week 40 of #52weeks52albums --
Manu Chao's Clandestino
- Never heard of this artist and/or album.
- This was a nice listen. I can see myself putting this on if I need something a little upbeat but not overwhelming. If you want to check out a single song, I would recommend "Bongo Bong".
Manu Chao's Clandestino
- Never heard of this artist and/or album.
- This was a nice listen. I can see myself putting this on if I need something a little upbeat but not overwhelming. If you want to check out a single song, I would recommend "Bongo Bong".
October 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Week 40 of #52weeks52albums --
Manu Chao's Clandestino
- Never heard of this artist and/or album.
- This was a nice listen. I can see myself putting this on if I need something a little upbeat but not overwhelming. If you want to check out a single song, I would recommend "Bongo Bong".
Manu Chao's Clandestino
- Never heard of this artist and/or album.
- This was a nice listen. I can see myself putting this on if I need something a little upbeat but not overwhelming. If you want to check out a single song, I would recommend "Bongo Bong".
Week 40 of #52weeks52albums --
Tame Impala's Lonerism
- I've heard of Tame Impala and knew they fell somewhere in the rock genre, but I wouldn't have been able to pick their song out of a lineup.
- I understand the hype. I can see why someone would love this completely. But it was just okay for me.
Tame Impala's Lonerism
- I've heard of Tame Impala and knew they fell somewhere in the rock genre, but I wouldn't have been able to pick their song out of a lineup.
- I understand the hype. I can see why someone would love this completely. But it was just okay for me.
October 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Week 40 of #52weeks52albums --
Tame Impala's Lonerism
- I've heard of Tame Impala and knew they fell somewhere in the rock genre, but I wouldn't have been able to pick their song out of a lineup.
- I understand the hype. I can see why someone would love this completely. But it was just okay for me.
Tame Impala's Lonerism
- I've heard of Tame Impala and knew they fell somewhere in the rock genre, but I wouldn't have been able to pick their song out of a lineup.
- I understand the hype. I can see why someone would love this completely. But it was just okay for me.
Its October. Its Libra season. Its a week til my birthday.
You can't tell me nothing.
You can't tell me nothing.
October 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Its October. Its Libra season. Its a week til my birthday.
You can't tell me nothing.
You can't tell me nothing.
Week 39 of #52weeks52albums --
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass.
- My favorite Beatle. I love the Traveling Wilburys.
- This album is gonna be added to my frequent rotation. Fits such a perfect mood and so many good songs. Highly recommend, but I may be biased.
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass.
- My favorite Beatle. I love the Traveling Wilburys.
- This album is gonna be added to my frequent rotation. Fits such a perfect mood and so many good songs. Highly recommend, but I may be biased.
September 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Week 39 of #52weeks52albums --
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass.
- My favorite Beatle. I love the Traveling Wilburys.
- This album is gonna be added to my frequent rotation. Fits such a perfect mood and so many good songs. Highly recommend, but I may be biased.
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass.
- My favorite Beatle. I love the Traveling Wilburys.
- This album is gonna be added to my frequent rotation. Fits such a perfect mood and so many good songs. Highly recommend, but I may be biased.
Week 38 of #52weeks52albums --
Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism
- I love DCFC, but I actually love the Postal Service more. Overall, love their albums.
- I wish I could say that this album takes me back to high school but I only listened to it in its entirety within the past few years.
Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism
- I love DCFC, but I actually love the Postal Service more. Overall, love their albums.
- I wish I could say that this album takes me back to high school but I only listened to it in its entirety within the past few years.
September 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Week 38 of #52weeks52albums --
Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism
- I love DCFC, but I actually love the Postal Service more. Overall, love their albums.
- I wish I could say that this album takes me back to high school but I only listened to it in its entirety within the past few years.
Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism
- I love DCFC, but I actually love the Postal Service more. Overall, love their albums.
- I wish I could say that this album takes me back to high school but I only listened to it in its entirety within the past few years.
Week 37 of #52weeks52albums --
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's Getz/Gilberto
- Last year, I listened to this album because I really like Bossa Nova music. Plus, the Girl from Ipanema is such an ear worm.
- If I were a musician, I might have a larger appreciation for this album. Still good, though.
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's Getz/Gilberto
- Last year, I listened to this album because I really like Bossa Nova music. Plus, the Girl from Ipanema is such an ear worm.
- If I were a musician, I might have a larger appreciation for this album. Still good, though.
September 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Week 37 of #52weeks52albums --
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's Getz/Gilberto
- Last year, I listened to this album because I really like Bossa Nova music. Plus, the Girl from Ipanema is such an ear worm.
- If I were a musician, I might have a larger appreciation for this album. Still good, though.
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's Getz/Gilberto
- Last year, I listened to this album because I really like Bossa Nova music. Plus, the Girl from Ipanema is such an ear worm.
- If I were a musician, I might have a larger appreciation for this album. Still good, though.
Week 36 of #52weeks52albums --
The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet
- Like the Beatles, The Stones are the Stones. Just a permanent fixture of 20th century music.
- The Blues/American Southern influence is STRONG in this one and so enjoyable. "Sympathy for the Devil" is just a great first track.
The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet
- Like the Beatles, The Stones are the Stones. Just a permanent fixture of 20th century music.
- The Blues/American Southern influence is STRONG in this one and so enjoyable. "Sympathy for the Devil" is just a great first track.
September 8, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Week 36 of #52weeks52albums --
The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet
- Like the Beatles, The Stones are the Stones. Just a permanent fixture of 20th century music.
- The Blues/American Southern influence is STRONG in this one and so enjoyable. "Sympathy for the Devil" is just a great first track.
The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet
- Like the Beatles, The Stones are the Stones. Just a permanent fixture of 20th century music.
- The Blues/American Southern influence is STRONG in this one and so enjoyable. "Sympathy for the Devil" is just a great first track.
September 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Guys, tell me I don’t need him.
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Guys, tell me I don’t need him.
Week 35 of #52weeks52albums --
Carole King's Tapestry
- It's funny how some songs you know almost every word but you never think of who the artist is. If it's a 1970s banger sung by a woman, good chance that it's Carole King.
- Totally get why this album is ranked high on this list. Great listen.
Carole King's Tapestry
- It's funny how some songs you know almost every word but you never think of who the artist is. If it's a 1970s banger sung by a woman, good chance that it's Carole King.
- Totally get why this album is ranked high on this list. Great listen.
August 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Week 35 of #52weeks52albums --
Carole King's Tapestry
- It's funny how some songs you know almost every word but you never think of who the artist is. If it's a 1970s banger sung by a woman, good chance that it's Carole King.
- Totally get why this album is ranked high on this list. Great listen.
Carole King's Tapestry
- It's funny how some songs you know almost every word but you never think of who the artist is. If it's a 1970s banger sung by a woman, good chance that it's Carole King.
- Totally get why this album is ranked high on this list. Great listen.
Last, and most importantly, the Creative Arts and Seed Art. This is my favorite part of the fair. This year, we did these at the end of our day and we were tired and I didn’t take many photos but know that it filled me with joy and I love what Minnesotans create.
August 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Last, and most importantly, the Creative Arts and Seed Art. This is my favorite part of the fair. This year, we did these at the end of our day and we were tired and I didn’t take many photos but know that it filled me with joy and I love what Minnesotans create.
For non-food purchases, I got official merch (which is wild that I didn’t have something before) and one of these little sand animal things from the International Bazaar.
August 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For non-food purchases, I got official merch (which is wild that I didn’t have something before) and one of these little sand animal things from the International Bazaar.
For MN-centric booths, I MUST go to the Minnesota Public Radio booth and I won a window cling from their giant wheel. We hit up the DNR booth and saw many bones and fish. Later, we went to the State Fair Newspaper Museum and got some postcards.
August 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
For MN-centric booths, I MUST go to the Minnesota Public Radio booth and I won a window cling from their giant wheel. We hit up the DNR booth and saw many bones and fish. Later, we went to the State Fair Newspaper Museum and got some postcards.