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smoke crack worship satan btw need $ (she/her) @devilvaginamagic.bsky.social · 6d

This is so cute

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Two Kids Stuffed Their Sister in a Backpack — And Then Mom Came Home. Read an Excerpt from Gaelynn Lea's New Memoir (Exclusive)

'It Was Never Meant to Be Perfect' by folk musician, Broadway composer and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea details the hilarious incident and much more. The book hit shelves on April 14. See the cover...

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 2d

Gaelynn Lea is the guest keynote speaker and performer at the Music on Tap series of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

Join us if you can, 7:00 pm on October 11, 2025, at Weatherwax Hall (215 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI)

Details here: www.disabilityconnect.org/the-inclusio...

Image description: an announcement with a background shaded with brown and gray and the picture of Gaelynn sitting in her wheelchair. She has brown hair with a red flower barrette and is wearing a white dress with a yolk of circular Black and white flowers. She is holding her violin and bow. The announcement reads: ‘Experimental Folk 10/11/25 featuring Gaelynn Lea in partnership with disAbility Connections’

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed it, last week People published an excerpt from my memoir! You can read it at the link below. I can't wait to share the rest of the book with you when it comes out in April! 🥳📖❤️

Read the excerpt: people.com/gaelynn-lea-...

Pre-order here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gaely...

Screenshot of the people article. The picture at the bottom on the left is of Gaelynn Lea smiling in a dark blue dress, and on the right there is a picture of her book cover. A black and white photo of her playing the violin with some pink and orange swirls at the bottom half with the title "It Wasn't Meant to be Perfect" written within the swirls.

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The Hubb @thehubbuk.bsky.social · Jun 11

Some songs just stop you in your tracks.
Gaelynn Lea – “Perfect”
Haunting, honest, and beautifully crafted.

Let this one sink in.
🎻 Listen here 👉

Perfect

Gaelynn Lea · Perfect · Song · 2025

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KFAI On-Air Playlist @kfai.fm · 13d

Now playing on Disability and Progress: "The Long Way Around" by Gaelynn Lea

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KFAI On-Air Playlist @kfai.fm · 6d

Now playing on Disability and Progress: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

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Andrea Chalupa @andreachalupa.bsky.social · 4d

Two Kids Stuffed Their Sister in a Backpack — And Then Mom Came Home. Read an Excerpt from Gaelynn Lea's New Memoir (Exclusive)
people.com/gaelynn-lea-...

Two Kids Stuffed Their Sister in a Backpack — And Then Mom Came Home. Read an Excerpt from Gaelynn Lea's New Memoir (Exclusive)

'It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect' by folk musician, Broadway composer and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea details the hilarious incident and much more. The book hit shelves on April 14. See the cover an...

people.com

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 1d

❤️💗❤️ Love you, Friend!!!

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haimarie.bsky.social @haimarie.bsky.social · 6d

Super excited for my amazing friend to share her wit and wisdom with the world!

people.com/gaelynn-lea-...

Two Kids Stuffed Their Sister in a Backpack — And Then Mom Came Home. Read an Excerpt from Gaelynn Lea's New Memoir (Exclusive)

'It Was Never Meant to Be Perfect' by folk musician, Broadway composer and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea details the hilarious incident and much more. The book hit shelves on April 14. See the cover...

people.com

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for sharing!! ❤️🙏❤️

Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed it, last week People published an excerpt from my memoir! You can read it at the link below. I can't wait to share the rest of the book with you when it comes out in April! 🥳📖❤️

Read the excerpt: people.com/gaelynn-lea-...

Pre-order here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gaely...

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 2d

Gaelynn Lea is the guest keynote speaker and performer at the Music on Tap series of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

Join us if you can, 7:00 pm on October 11, 2025, at Weatherwax Hall (215 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI)

Details here: www.disabilityconnect.org/the-inclusio...

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to Charity, Trish & Brandy for organizing the first-ever DuLilith Fest today, and to all the musicians who played! It was a lovely event, complete with a beautiful moon over the treetops during the singalong at the end!

🎶🌲🌕🌲🎶

Next up, Jackson, MI on October 11: violinscratches.com/shows

Gaelynn smiles next to one of the festival organizers, Charity Benedict

A picture of the stage at the outdoor festival, under a white tent with the sunset and trees behind it

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 5d

Inspired by the Lilith Fair, a music festival from the late 90s, the first-ever DuLilith Fest is happening from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday at @chester_bowl.

Gaelynn will be playing at 5:45 pm CT!

More details here:
www.wdio.com/.../women-ta...

Image description: an announcement framed with teal, purple and pink flowers and leaves. On the left two dandelions release their fluffy seed heads, which turn into musical notes. Within those musical notes reads; DuLilith 2025 with a list of the musicians - Gaelynn Lea, Elsa Krantz, Jerree Small, Hot Tamale Cosmos, Salt+ Pine, Emma Jeanne Rothwell, Josie Langhorst, The Penny Peaches, Lu Starr & Kara Warren & Lydia Boyum. Oct. 4th CHESTER BOWL- 11AM Fun All Day Free Family Friendly Event‎'‎‎

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 5d

So excited that @peoplemag.bsky.social (‼️) just featured my memoir, "It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect", on their website for the cover reveal, along with an exclusive excerpt! 🤩

🎉📕🎊

READ THE ARTICLE HERE: people.com/gaelynn-lea-...

PRE-ORDER MY MEMOIR HERE: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gaely...

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A picture of Gaelynn's book, It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect, which features a black and white photo of Gaelynn playing the violin and the title text is surrounded by pink and orange swirls of color. Behind the book there is a violin and some sheet music. It says "Pre-order now" at the very bottom.

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 7d

Gaelynn Lea is a featured performer at DuLilith Fest, a one-day celebration of women in music happening Saturday, Oct. 4 at Chester Bowl Park, Duluth, MN! If you're in the area, check it out:

www.perfectduluthday.com/2025/09/30/d...

Image description: a picture of Gaelynn sitting on a boardwalk holding a violin. Her long dark hair is in a single braid with a blue and brown flower. She's wearing a blue dress and looking out over the water. There is a lighthouse in the distance.

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Monday, Friends! 🌞 This morning I wrote an essay based on a passage from “Your True Home” by Thich Nhat Hanh, about the seeds within us and how that applies to hypocrisy and compassion. I hope it's helpful! ❤️ Take care and have a wonderful week!

Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/gaelynnl...

A picture of Gaelynn and Paul’s garden gnome statue that lives in one of the window boxes on their deck. He is holding a pot of flowers and carrying a trowel. An unruly cilantro plant, long since bloomed, grows in front of him

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 13d

Gaelynn was so excited to see the following LA Times headline about Deaf artists Raymond Antrobus and @dameevelynglennie.bsky.social: “She’s the only Deaf Grammy-winning artist. He’s an acclaimed Deaf poet. Their new album is extraordinary.”

Read the article here: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

She's the only Deaf Grammy-winning artist. He's an acclaimed Deaf poet. Their new album is extraordinary

Percussionist Evelyn Glennie and poet Raymond Antrobus performed their latest album 'Aloud' in single takes, with no rehearsal or even knowledge of what the other would perform.

www.latimes.com

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 19d

Gaelynn is hosting a Sunday Substack Zoom Hangout this Sunday, September 21st, at 2 pm CT (12 pm PT, 3 pm ET, 8 pm in the UK).
We'll be discussing Visioning for the rest of 2025 and catching up! Event for paid subscribers only, but you can still be a paid Subscriber here! substack.com/@gaelynnlea

Gaelynn Lea | Substack

Violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea has captivated audiences around the world and is a sought-after public speaker. She is also the Co-Founder of RAMPD.org. Gaelynn is currently working on a memoir, ...

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 21d

If you haven't seen the special from @twincitiespbs.bsky.social on Disability, Culture, and Creativity yet, check it out here: youtu.be/jVe5hqfEtG8?...

Wish I could go to the screening this weekend at @thecedar.bsky.social with my friends Kevin Kling, Jess Horvath and @musicologist.bsky.social! ❤️♿❤️

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 22d

Gaelynn offered her insight during the @twincitiespbs.bsky.social (TPT) filming of "ART + MEDICINE: DISABILITY, CULTURE, and CREATIVITY."
See it this Sunday at The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN.
September 21, 2025 - 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
More information here:
www.thecedar.org/events/art-m...

ART + MEDICINE: DISABILITY, CULTURE and CREATIVITY FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION — The Cedar Cultural Center

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) Documentary Film Screening of  Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity followed by a Post-Show Panel Discussion with Jessica Horvath Williams, PhD,...

www.thecedar.org

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 22d

Gaelynn is getting excited for @mplsconsoleroom.bsky.social this January in Minneapolis! 🌌 Want to get involved in this awesome Midwest #DoctorWho convention? Email [email protected] if you want to help out behind the scenes, or register now to attend!

❤️❤️➕🟦

CONsole Room: console-room.org

Gaelynn is wearing a blue dress with white and gray swirls on it and she's got a blue flower hair clip on the left side of her head. She's holding a toy TARDIS and Dalek (from Doctor Who). She's also wearing blue TARDIS earrings.

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 25d

Grateful for an afternoon outside with my dear friend Jerree and my sister Corry! It feels good to see the sun. 🌻

In case you missed it, I wrote a NEW Substack essay last night about visioning, values & using both to help navigate these wild times. 🧭

Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/gaelynnl...

Gaelynn and her friend Jerree smiling in front of tall yellow flowers that look a little bit like sunflowers (but are smaller).

A close-up of one of the yellow flowers, with its many golden petals and dark brown center.

Gaelynn looking at the yellow flowers from her wheelchair. There are red, fabric ladybug wings hanging over the back of her electric wheelchair

A picture of the shoreline of Lake Superior with the sun shining high on the right hand side. You can see a tiny outline of the Arial Lift Bridge in the distance if you look close enough, shrouded in mist.

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 28d

"The earth laughs in flowers." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy Wednesday, Friends! 🌸 Glad to report that the lumpectomy was benign... Quite a relief! 😌 Tax paperwork is submitted (extensions are my style, sorry tax professionals!), now starting to plan for the book release: April 14, 2026 is the day! 📖

A small bouquet of colorful flowers from Gaelynn's friend Leah - some yellow Black-eyed Susans and some white, red and pink cosmos flowers. You can see Gaelynn's planner and her desk decorations in the background, including a miniature TARDIS (look it up), an Eiffel Tower statue, a gnome playing the fiddle and an angel statue.

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Gaelynn Lea @gaelynnlea.bsky.social · 29d

Gaelynn shares about this exciting Irish organization!

Fionnathan begins the world's first Abundance Project - explores Citizenship and Community Leadership and Entrepreneurship for/by people with Down syndrome and their supporters.

By September 11th.
Info: www.fionnathan.com/capca-abunda...

Image description: four framed pictures with the word: ABUNDANCE with a green background and purple letters in the center. The top left picture is of two people dressed in tuxedos standing outside, and smiling into the camera. The top right picture is of a group of people from Fionnanthan Productions. The bottom left picture shows a group of people standing in a circle holding each other's hands in a variety of ways. The bottom right picture shows three people smiling into the camera while holding books.

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