Ani Difranco - My Ten Favorite Songs, in no part. order

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  • Buildings and Bridges ("We are made to bleed, and scab and heal and bleed again, and turn every scar into a joke.")
  • Both Hands/Dial-Tone
  • Fire Door
  • Lullaby
  • Gravel (also been there)
  • Shy
  • Shameless
  • Angry Anymore (gorgeous live, so-so on CD)
  • Fuel (great social commentary)
  • Untouchable Face (good for getting over relationships.)
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This Monday I went to a completely fabulous Ani Difranco concert in Madison, WI. And I fell in love with her all over again. One of the greatest things about Ani is that she's been to all the dysfunctional, messed-up places I've been to in relationships, and is honest about it. But, moreover, her strength and beauty and happy marriage encourage me in my growth and show me that these rough times are a phase, a place for learning, and maybe even the fruits for a creative endeavor.)

It's rather ironic you picked Dial-Tone, don't you think?

Dude, I was just about ready to start liking you again. Great job, Lea. Great job.