Happy Tuesday! Duran Duran fans have been called “overwhelming”, “crazy”, “insane”, and “overzealous”. People like to call us “stalkers”, and we’ve all heard at least once that we should have grown up by now. People look at Amanda and I with incredulous looks when we discuss our joy for writing this blog. Even people within… Continue reading So Today My World It Smiles – Thank You for Donating!
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Convention update
Hi everyone, Rhonda here – not that it’s unusual for me to blog on a Monday, but it’s me. Anyway, I wanted to give a very brief update on convention plans. Many have asked us about it, and I want to be as clear as possible. First of all, both Amanda and I would like… Continue reading Convention update
I came by invitation to general Chelsea mayhem
A fandom is populated by many different types of personalities. Some people are quiet and reserved, some are very outgoing with strong personalities, and still others are there solely for the object of interest itself. As one might imagine, the same holds true for Duran Duran. Not everyone is here to interact with other fans.… Continue reading I came by invitation to general Chelsea mayhem
The Music is Still Between Us: Durandemonium 2013
On this date in 2013, Duranies descended upon the fine city of Chicago for Durandemonium. Held at a small, efficient-yet-boutiquey hotel (that no longer exists under the same name or brand) in downtown Chicago, fans from as far as Canada and the UK came together to celebrate Duran… Continue reading The Music is Still Between Us: Durandemonium 2013
I Made a Break: Fun Memories
Things are pretty serious in my life right now. My time is generally spent on teaching related tasks or on campaigning for this year’s presidential election (and my state’s senate election). Right now, my students, at work, are finishing up a tough unit on Reconstruction, or the time after the Civil War. We discuss some… Continue reading I Made a Break: Fun Memories
I’m Not Thinking About the Future
I really cannot believe that for Amanda and I, this tour is quickly coming to an end. We waited so long for the time to come, and now those moments are drawing to a close. We do still have one final show to attend in Chula Vista tomorrow, and it has been a fantastic time so far.… Continue reading I’m Not Thinking About the Future
It’s the learning of this journey: Fan Events
Hi everybody!! I’m writing to you this morning from a lovely hotel room in Kalamazoo Michigan. We stopped here last night on our way to Detroit for the show tonight. Leaving Chicago was kind of sad—it is one of my favorite cities, and it is also where my sister lives. I took one last parting… Continue reading It’s the learning of this journey: Fan Events
Dear Santa – 2015 edition!
Not sure exactly when this started, but Amanda and I like to do our own “Dear Santa” letter each year on Christmas Eve. 2015 is certainly no exception, particularly since we’ve got a tour coming next year!!! Since Amanda is on vacation this week, I had her send me her list, I compiled it with… Continue reading Dear Santa – 2015 edition!
Planning for a little Durandemonium
As we’ve bantered about, we’re planning another Durandemonium for August of 2017. If you want a date, think Duran Duran Appreciation Day because our plan is for Durandemonium to encompass that date. We’re also tentatively thinking that we’ll stick with Chicago as the city – so there’s some planning in advance for ya! Chicago is… Continue reading Planning for a little Durandemonium