Another beautifully written and deeply resonant piece; thank you for sharing. I, too, have been using quarantine to embark upon a journey of childlike wonder and joyous discovery into undiscovered or long-forgotten avenues, while trying to increasingly detach myself from corporate means of making a living. I have been thinking about starting a newsletter of my own, and this is inspiring...
As one who has been aching for international travel — and had intended to be living abroad this year, departing April 13, so, yeah — I also really appreciate this reminder that we can still experience art and culture and people in other places through digital means.
Ugh Alicia!! The way you talk about how magazines transported you when you were younger, I connect with so much. I never thought about how deep magazines formed my yearning and understanding of things as I got older.
So as someone who took a long career break to start a family and is now hoping to make it as a writer, I see you having a reader-supported newsletter as an anchor gig a HUGE success! Algorithm and editors and advertisers aside, these are real people who are showing up because they love your writing.
Another beautifully written and deeply resonant piece; thank you for sharing. I, too, have been using quarantine to embark upon a journey of childlike wonder and joyous discovery into undiscovered or long-forgotten avenues, while trying to increasingly detach myself from corporate means of making a living. I have been thinking about starting a newsletter of my own, and this is inspiring...
As one who has been aching for international travel — and had intended to be living abroad this year, departing April 13, so, yeah — I also really appreciate this reminder that we can still experience art and culture and people in other places through digital means.
There is SO much in this I love and relate to - thank you for all you do!
Ugh Alicia!! The way you talk about how magazines transported you when you were younger, I connect with so much. I never thought about how deep magazines formed my yearning and understanding of things as I got older.
So as someone who took a long career break to start a family and is now hoping to make it as a writer, I see you having a reader-supported newsletter as an anchor gig a HUGE success! Algorithm and editors and advertisers aside, these are real people who are showing up because they love your writing.