touring sass mouth who knows too much about t-shirts. was once told I have an honest forehead. returning to writing. (pronouns: she / her / y'all)https://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mo7mtykrd22kOne of those nights where I know I have the best job in the world (for me) & that it is a gift to do something that helps bring joy and music into the world. I've been touring for nearly 15 years now & I feel just as lucky & in awe that this is my career as when I first got in a band van.14 Jun 2026 01:33 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7mtykrd22khttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mnllg3yuyc2uThe vehemence of Canadians dislike of this shirt is surprising even to someone who GETS IT.06 Jun 2026 02:14 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnllg3yuyc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mmsu4tx5ls2c31 years ago today. I stood in line for tickets w/ my Dad at Tower Records. I danced under the Space Needle to Fire on the Mountain. It changed the entire course of my life. After this day, I dreamt of going on tour - little did I know it would be as a crew person, not a Deadhead. Forever Grateful27 May 2026 06:14 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmsu4tx5ls2chttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mlkkm35uus2ftour claws ready11 May 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkkm35uus2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mjsxps4wx22yIf you ever witnessed pancreatic cancer, god forbid witnessed it in someone you love - you could NEVER be against a potential cure. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Apr 2026 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsxps4wx22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mjl2xzylp22oI would rather something mildly painful happen than have someone knock on my door with no warning.15 Apr 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjl2xzylp22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mjl2vhliy22ocue the "another disappointing week in men" klaxon. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjl2vhliy22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mjdz7pootc2cone month out from my first tour of 2026 🤞13 Apr 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdz7pootc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3midcpljwm227MARINERS! [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 04:11 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3midcpljwm227https://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3micuokwz422qNever sure if I should be horrified or flattered when EMT's / ER Docs / Attendings ask what part of health care I work in. My career? Oh no. It's just the trauma of loving ill people in America & having to sound like a PhD to be believed in medical settings as a woman.31 Mar 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3micuokwz422qhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mhsxrmwsac2vthe human brain is a fascinating, terrifying thing. my beloved dad has been in the hospital for over a week. he doesn't remember most of the last week - but he daily remembers listening to Dolly Parton's "Rockstar" record the morning we took him to the ER (1/2)24 Mar 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsxrmwsac2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mhjxnrzchs2cIn the last week my mother was diagnosed with metastatic cancer and my father has been hospitalized with severe delirium - which has not improved for five days. It has been like being hit with a firehose of my worst fears all at once. And it's not getting better.21 Mar 2026 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjxnrzchs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mhf72t6gg225made my psychiatrist cry today, how's your week going?19 Mar 2026 04:46 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhf72t6gg225https://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mgvhmxiczs2fMy stereo shuffle is an emotional terrorist - on the way to a scary medical procedure for my Mom it played "Helplessly Hoping" by CSNY, "Brokedown Palace" by The Grateful Dead, and "Summer's End" by John Prine. 1-2-3 punch of devastation.12 Mar 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgvhmxiczs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mgqvv45id226having an existential crisis choosing a shirt for tomorrow, which is sure to be one of the hardest and saddest of my life. i don't want to ruin a favorite by forever associating it with the day, but also want something that brings me comfort on such a day.11 Mar 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgqvv45id226https://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mgq6yenk222u3 years ago I went to the hospital w/ a fever & minor abdominal pain & was admitted for sepsis from a perforated bowel. The pain was no worse than any period I had to go to school or work with. Women downplay health concerns to themselves because they are not believed in clinical settings.10 Mar 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgq6yenk222uhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mglzfgacts2zah, the american experience of rushing to the gas station before the barrel increase for the war of the week goes live.09 Mar 2026 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mglzfgacts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mgl7ae2e5s2vPay attention when women don't come forward in support of men with shared history. Sometimes speaking out isn't an option, but if someone i've been involved with is called out and I don't publicly have their back - there's a reason.08 Mar 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgl7ae2e5s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mg4gdxkkac2zPete Hegseth making me long for this crazy motherfucker.02 Mar 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4gdxkkac2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/abbeysimmons.bsky.social/post/3mg4clalmis2zAmerican Goldwing is the first album I sold on tour (alongside a lot of copies of Furr). Blitzen Trapper is truly one of america's best live bands & you should go see them since i'll be on tour. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Mar 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:i5mqobioag7hgrur2pczig4q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4clalmis2z