My new Geeks of Doom article is live. I really found this woman fascinating and love what she is doing to bring back the community and for the music scene. Please click through and let me know what you think.
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While the cats away! As ever, young Marissa a fine presentation.
Ah yes, I have yet to see his comment this morning…feeling rather empty really….
Cripes! I have told him this one is one he’s already viewed. I shall make amends.
I should hope so!
One of those life stories I love so much! It is awesome how things are falling apart only in order to come together in the most perfect way! So cool that she can combine shop and venue. And as it looks that was only the beginning!
Yes, it’s good that she ended up getting what she wanted. I really enjoyed her story and glad you did too!
A story like a fairy tale!
Yes, for sure!
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She is awesome! I’d love her store. And btw, great writing, great storytelling!
Thanks Phil! Yes, I definitely see you in some glitter creepers and blue Manic Panic hair dye.
I think I could pull that off.
Cool success story.
Thank you!
Love the chasing your dream thing. And of course, am always partial to an 80’s thrift shop…
Oh yes, I’ve got a weak spot as well…
Looks intriguing! I’m heading over there to check you out 🙂
Thanks Michelle! Yes, she was really fun to write about. Hope you enjoy(ed)!
Strangely enough I just rewatched Pretty in Pink and thought how much I missed shops like the one Molly’s character worked in! There are no more cool little record shops anymore with funky styles and punks…
Her shop sounds awesome. Those shoes alone…!
Yes, it’s nice she’s making a resurgence with that type of thing. They are sorely missed.
you have such amazing presentation and combination with content and image..one of the best pages…
Thanks so much Mihrank!
Somehow it seems when things fall apart only the real path is seen. Great write, Marissa!! Totally loved it. What a unique young woman! I say kudos for her and for you for writing such a good piece!! ❤
Thank you Amy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Talk about gumption and work ethic. She’s got it.
Yes, for sure. Thank you Colleen!
She definitely has a shop I could hang out in for a few hours just looking around and some live music. I’m glad she didn’t give up on her dream after becoming ill, the woman’s got moxie!
Yes, for sure. It’s a fun shop so nice when you see a band there because you can get your shop on while you rock!
Better than Walmart!!
An excellent article. Veronika’s music is amazing! I checked her YouTube channel. 🙂
I’m glad you liked it and her. It’s great that you are such an avid music fan.
Yes, I’m a big fan of music. My favorite band though, is Nine Inch Nails. Always has been and always will. I’ve been a hardcore fan of Trent Reznor since 1993. Thank to his music and if it wasn’t for his music I wouldn’t be here today.
Sounds dramatic! Ha, ha! Nine Inch Nails definitely do some quality stuff!
It’s always refreshing to see shops like this live on inside of the age of Amazon. If not for the local flavor, delivered up by peeps like V, all we have is a Starbucks on every corner. Great piece!
Oh yes, nice among the gentrification! Thanks Cayman!
What an interesting lady, I don’t often think of punk rocker and straight A’s and early childhood education in the same sentence, but you have opened my eyes. People are like onions, a lot of layers. Thanks for sharing this, Marissa. 🙂
yes, for sure. There are a lot of people from alternative backgrounds who go into teaching, unlikely as it seems. I think it’s the whole summers off thing…
I love that you are pursuing your dream of writing and music. Rolling Stone, here you come.
Yeah, yeah, we’ll see about that…
One cool lady who is anything but sorrowful, for sure! I like the idea of having bands play in thrift shops. How neat is that? I also love those shops, we even have some cool ones here where I live. I also remember Pretty in Pink all to well. Great piece, Marissa. I’m glad you get to immerse yourself in something you enjoy 😀
Thanks! Yes, she did make a comment on how she was a happy person, even though she was attracted to the goth music scene! We played her shop a couple of times and it’s pretty cool to be able to browse and play with all these cool items nearby. I just wish she were able to take the racks out of the middle of the store while the bands are playing! Ha, ha…no really!
V Sorrow is really good at knowing her direction and getting some of her dreams to come true, Marissa! Her desire to have both a club and a thrift shop was early, as well as getting her early childhood degree. I listened to the plaintive song about “how long can I. . . .?” It was dramatic and the drummer was good as well as her singing. Nicely written! 🙂
Yes, it was sort of tribal! A success story for sure! Thank you Robin!
I should have come back earlier to wish you and the chocolate fiends in your family a Happy Valentine’s Day! You know I finally am relieved about my Mom’s placement in memory care. She seems happier to have a smaller place, they will cook, clean and keep her safe. Take it easy, Marissa! Rock on. . . 🙂
Thank you for thinking of us and best to your mother Robin!
Thanks for being around my blog, Marissa. I wanted to say something when I check in early h time, I don’t always say anything! Hi!! Happy Spring to the Cheesebergens! 🎤🎸💐
What an innovative, creative and spunky lady Veronika is! Bouquets to her for her originality and for forging her own path. Beautifully written and a great story Marissa!
Thank you Wendy! Thank you for taking the time to read.
I love that you are finding and profiling strong, successful women with talent, energy, business smarts, and a vision to pull it all together. The fact they are also highly creative is simply a bonus.
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Thank you Joanne! Wish I had more of them!
Such a beautiful sorrow who finds glows no matter what tomorrows. Inspiring story from a beautiful strong woman. A cool rock shop running for 7 years is such a feat. Thanks Marissa for featuring her story.
Thank you Joel!
You’re welcome Marissa.
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I love that she was influenced by Pretty in Pink – great film! Your writing is sooooo good
Thank you Christy!
No more posts ever?
Well, never say never but just feeling kind of burned out lately and I’ve been doing a lot of freelance writing. Kind of takes the fun out of it. Thanks for asking though!
I miss you awesome hilarious poems. Thank you for still stopping by my blog.