Episode 27! We celebrate the podcast’s first anniversary with a look back on our first year with reflections from each of Alice, Kristen, and Byron, along with a lot of great Fanny song clips! Quote from Mia: “I keep thinking about you, Alice, Byron, June, Jean and Nickey and all of the supporting characters I’ve come to ‘know’ and love… I just keep coming back to one thing… As my (our) world and life shut down for a pandemic, a whole new world of music opened up like a beautiful flower, filled with music, lyrics and laughter in abundance. I was born in 1968 so I know I was alive when Fanny was, but I had no way of knowing them. Pre-Covid, my favorite thing to do was to travel around the country for concerts. That was my lifeblood and my escape… when that was taken away, Fanny came into my life. I am really only making this connection right now! And now I feel like part of a group of people who have discovered a buried treasure! If it weren’t for 45, I’d NEVER have gotten on Twitter, never would have met you, and would STILL not have a clue about Fanny (Alice- better late than never indeed!!!) Now I find myself wondering if I’ll ever travel to see Fanny Friends, a Fanny themed concert…and maybe head to one day 🙂 I continue to love and appreciate the mutual admiration society that is the Fanny Podcast. I love Alice’s infectious laugh, hearing stories from Alice, June & Jean, knowing Byron is front and center of something he’s loved his whole life… but mostly hearing my new friend (you, Kristen!) share her life, love and dreams playing out. You are all a true escape to another world and an inspiration when I’m feeling low. I laugh and dance and dream with every podcast. Aaaaaand… now I’m crying! OK – I don’t care if this makes the podcast, this is my Fannyversary tribute to you. Much love… Mia P.S. And I feel like I have 2 new friends in Nigel and Applescruff.”