Addressing 21st century alienation today. Are we alone before our monitors while clinging to the tactile memories of bear hugs we experienced at cons and feeling ... uh, lonely? Never been to a con but I've found lots of warmth and a sense of belonging in many parts of fandom. Nothing like a friendly place invested with team spirit to call your own. I was thinking this morning how in previous fandoms I've felt I had a definite niche, as fan or writer. Bleach, a wildly growing fandom, has had me... read more
