“Jane Pratt taps blogger Tavi Gevinson to revive ‘Sassy’.” As I said on Google Reader, this is one of the best gifts the universe could ever give me. Sassy was a huge, HUGE part of who I was (and who I wanted to be) in high school. I had a subscription and I read every issue voraciously. I thought Thurston Moore and Evan Dando were dreamy. I planned entries to the “Sassiest Girl in America” contest (but never followed through). I mocked Seventeen and YM. I even bought a hand-painted T-shirt (featuring a big female symbol) from the classifieds in the back and actually wore it to school.

I’ve got no idea what happened to my old magazines. They probably got chucked when I went off to college. It’s a huge source of regret. I really need to get that book.

The outgoing Inner City Committee 2010
Here’s Geraldine, Rose, and I celebrating our retirement from leading the Guild’s Inner City group yesterday.

Our term was a long one; it’s actually been 22 months since we took office. In that time the membership has more than doubled to 73 and we’ve changed venue twice. Our group now has its own bank account with a healthy balance. We’re averaging about 40 members per meeting. We’ve had a lot great workshops and talks, many by our own members. I’m really proud of everything we’ve accomplished! …And I’m looking forward to being a “civilian” again. 🙂

The new committee are going to be great. The Convenor is Tia, and I’ll be working with her to hand over the reins. Secretary will be Kelly, and Treasurer will be Jane. Best of luck to all of them!