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Nov 1, 2009

at what point did you realize how moving (and famous) your dad’s music was (and, of course, still is)?

I don’t know exactly when, but it definitely “hits” me when I see fans so so so happy at shows, and singing and dancing and being all joyful. A lot of them are drunk (or under the influence~), but that only aids the climate.

Can you tell me how to go about getting a blog?

Go to wordpress.org or blogger.com or tumblr.com and start a’postin.

anything

Wonderful.

“I love this cornbread so much, I wanna take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant.”

Don’t think that’s possible, or legal. Ask a professional on this one.

Who is that man with the mysterious smile?

The crook from Home Alone.

Can we please become best friends?

Sure! As long as you’re not some horrible self-righteous punk, cause, you know, there’s only room for one of those in this relationship.

Where the Wild Things Are? I want to go to there.

You are to go to there there.

What should I be for Halloween?

Well, Halloween was yesterday but I’d recommend a blue M&M.

you inspire me to just be - i wish i was as coolbeans as you - or as my english teacher says “swell beans” - i think i would like to eat swell beans. ps - are you an mlia-er?

Thank you, “swell beans.” What’s an mlia-er?

your procrastination enabled mine.

I get it.

When your family dines at Chipotle, do they ever hear the glorious sounds of Wilco / UT / Chelsea Walls over the piped-in music, and if so, what is the reaction?

Yeah! Sort of a lot, actually.. I usually say “who’s this?” or “what’s this horrible song?” or just “hey it’s you!”

i think everyone has a song that represents them….. even though i haven’t lived nearly as long as i would like i think i found mine (or one of mine) it is called Stella by Kashiwa Daisuke. If you had to chose yours at this time in your life what would it be?

Ugh I’m so bad at being decisive like this. I’d choose Summerteeth as an album.

ever hear Duster Bennet?

Nuh-uh.

Doesn’t Bob Dylan come off as..umm selfish? I saw him in a documetery where Donovan was trying to play him a song and he was making fun of it! Donovon is cool and has never got much credit…he was more introspective and about Peace n Love,way ahead of his time. I still love Dylan..don’t get me wrong! but feel he is over rated. I mean he hasn’t done much since Blood on the tracks. For being The songwriter of our generation..we sure could have used him this past ummm…decade! Sorry Immmmmaaa blabbing on and on!!! Peace - and what about Leonard Cohen??? why does Dylan get all the credit?????!!!!!

Bob Dylan is portrayed in most films as a dick. He was really messed up on “medicines” and stuff, and is – if you haven’t noticed – one of the weirdest people to ever live. He is overrated in some sense; a lot of people just listen to his music because he’s Bob Dylan (a lot like The Beatles and stuff). Leonard Cohen gets plenty of credit! He’s still a legend, too, isn’t he? They’re two different people, also.

Why is Gretchen Wilson’s music off-limits in the Tweedy household?

Hahahahahah. Sorry if you’re a fan of her… We’re bad judgmental people.

Do your parents read your blog?

Yes!

Spencer, why do you blog? What is the draw of blogging over, say, journalling? Undeniably, the idea of people reading and relating to what you write is attractive, but why? Beyond sharing with your friends, is the motivation ego? Desire for connection? I only ask because I think it’s an interesting topic, not because I think blogging is bad. The whole concept of broadcasting people’s lives via Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc. is one I have not yet evaluated fully. What are the benefits? The drawbacks?

Express, communicate, instinct, fun. Journaling is blogging on paper. Or blogging is journaling on the internet (plus videos and things). Not ego, just interest I think. More about that in this post from March here.

sitting at the table at night talking to my thirteen year old boy is the highlight of my day. i remember wanting to be grown up when i was your age and wondering if it would be better than kid life. Sitting with one’s kid just chatting is the highlight of parenthood and possibly adulthood. delight in living @ all ages – peace

I used to (and still kind of do) want to be 16 SO BAD so I could drive. I also wanted to be a race car driver (and a policeman firefighter, but irrelevant).

“a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”

A wise dude who can have a little nonsense now and then is an even wiser dude.

I have enjoyed all your formspring replies :) - Will you tell us about your Mac? Just wondering if its a laptop or desktop & screen size please. Also, are you using iPhoto or do you have Aperture?

I have a 15″ MacBook Pro. iPhoto.

what piece of wisdom do you believe in now and hope to carry throughout your life?

This, too, shall pass.

also, if you ever need help with spanish homework, i’m your chica.

haha, thanks.

I’m bored on nightshift. Amuse me…

POOPFART.

Spencer, haz tu tarea de español!

Huh?

The perks of being a wallflower is also one of my recent favorite books, I wish I had read it when I was your age…Greetings from a bored 22 yr old in Venezuela!

I would type hola but I’m not sure if they speak spanish in Venezuela so as to not be racist, hello.

what was your best ever Halloween costume?

I dunno. Up until last year when I stopped naming my costumes I was usually a firefighter, Frankenstein, a ghoul..

You are unique, just like everyone else.

I feel special with you.

From a band’s standpoint, such as Wilco, is there a line that fans can cross in terms of asking for too much? For example, after Wilco plays a great show, do they really want to sign autographs and pose for pictures?

I’m not really the one to ask. There are some personal questions that should really stay inside the head. They do want to but I know my dad really likes to read after shows, also.

HAVIN A BAYBEH IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAAAAAAAAAAND.

Lifeline. Phone call. DCFS.

how did you meet tavi?

THE INTERNET DUH. No someone emailed me her blog so I read it and sent her an email and we emailed a lot and discovered we live close and went to a record store and each other’s b’nai mitzvahs. Here are some adventures.

what is your idea of perfect happiness?

I don’t believe perfect happiness, it’s a feeling. Nothing can be like, divinely perfect.

I am a poor college student who can barely make rent, but when I can, I am buying the new Wilco CD! (aww yeah) That, and maybe Mr. Casablancas’ Phrazes for the Young… Do you like The Strokes? Is it weird for a college kid to adore your blog? Anyway, I do. You’re such a bright kid. And your dad is just The coolest! Wilco fo’evarrr. P.S. I can’t wait to go to the concert in February! Another thing to save the ol’ cha-ching for…

That’s very nice to spend your money on Wilco. I like The Strokes! No it’s not weird for a college student to like my blog.

You have great hair. What’s your secret?

GARNIER FRUCTIS EXTRA STRENGTH COLOR BOOSTER. Jk whatever shampoo is in our shower, usually a watermelon or mango L’oreal kids thing.