Daily Archives: June 3, 2022
A Personal History of Music, Day 3: “Where Will I Be” by Emmylou Harris
Posted on June 3, 2022 19 Comments
In March of 1996, I left the job I had been working at for five years — film critic for the Fresno Bee — and joined a then up-and-coming technology company called America Online as their in-house writer and editor. I had joined AOL for two reasons: The first was that the Bee wanted to […]
Strawberry Flavored Disaster
Posted on June 3, 2022 49 Comments
For the past decade, I’ve had a tiny strawberry patch by my house. Most years, I fail to do anything with them, except maybe make some jam, but nothing spectacular. This year, I decided I would try to use them for a freshly baked pie. It seemed so aesthetic and simple. So, I got to […]
The Big Idea: Erica Friedman
Posted on June 3, 2022
We are all part of some sort of fandom, and some fandoms are better known than others. In By Your Side, author Erica Friedman explores a vital, but possibly lesser-known, group of fans. ERICA FRIEDMAN: Every day someone discovers a new fandom. How awesome is that? Right away that new fan takes in all the […]
Whatever Everyone Else is Saying