πŸ’¬πŸ“š “…anger is a map… Anger points the way, not just the finger.” Julia Cameron, THE ARTIST’S WAY

Want to read: The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling πŸ“š

The #FanLIS panel I’m co-moderating with Ludi Price is the first session of Fan Studies Network North America! You should come. It’s a super affordable conference & the most fun you’ll have learning & thinking about research.

Want to read: Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster πŸ“š

As in the actual Haunted Mansion ride, the best part of Muppets Haunted Mansion is the ballroom/party scene. In this case, less for the Pepper’s Ghost illusion and more for the Muppet Show vibe.

M (who turned 5 yesterday!) & I are watching Muppets Haunted Mansion and I’m very happy.

Hey LIS scholars. What is the most elegant, arresting, or fascinating writing you’ve seen in our field?

Did I just send an email to all the parents at my kid’s school in which I used the phrase “totally buggin’”? Yes, yes I did.

πŸ’¬ “we are conditioned as academics (and also just people in 2021!) to sacrifice long term stability for short term productivity.” From Katy Peplin’s newsletter. I highly recommend subscribing.