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The Original Cast Recording of Illinoise will be released digitally by Nonesuch Records on May 31st. You can hear a preview of "The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Out to Get Us!" and "Chicago (Reprise)" today.

'Illinoise: A New Musical' https://illinoiseonstage.com/ Music & Lyrics by Sufjan Stevens (Based on the album 'Illinois') Arrangements/Orche

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A Bouquet of Flowers with Roses and Forget-Me-Nots {detail), c. 1886, Josef Neugebauer

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i always thought this thing was a haven, but i'm seeing now that it's been a place of longing. longing for people, for beauty, for wisdom, for art, for dreams I never thought possible.

but i'm beginning to think things are possible.

so we will see where this goes.

i am used to coming here when i feel like i want to be hidden and known at the same time. when i am feeling so scared but longing so deeply. i'm there again.

i used to have a lot of friendship and long for love. now i have the love i've always yearned for, but feel like i don't have a friend in the world.

i'm learning to be my own friend though. i trust myself more now. i am learning how to love myself one layer at a time. i have always preferred my own company to most.

maybe i'll plant a garden.