Dear Readers:
Three times in the last six months, I’ve rewatched the final episode of The Detectorists, a small British dramedy written by Mackenzie Crook. In it, Crook’s character, Andy, and a friend, Lance, spend hours walking behind their metal detectors, surveying the rural fields of Essex for Saxon treasures. Rewatching anything is unusual for me, so I’ve thought about why I’ve felt compelled to return to the final episode.
It must be about hope and the magic of its final scene – one so understated that you have to watch closely to understand what is happening. The metal detectors have been turned off and Andy and Lance are leaving the land to head to a pub. No spoilers here.
But like those in metal detecting, anyone venturing into the world of local journalism has got to have a lot of hope. I do and also enjoy immensely the privilege of working with young journalists and being a small part of history’s first draft.
The fundraising campaigns – that’s another story. They are endless, but necessary and always filled with hope.
So thank you to all who have contributed during the last two weeks – we could not do this without you. Today ends this 15-day campaign – but there will be another and you can, at any time, decide to contribute to what we do. Just, as Eskenazi warned, don’t wait too long.
I will give a final tally of what came in early next week (hope). In the meantime, a big shout out to Marta Franco, an immensely talented and creative videographer who ran our social media campaign. Franco’s posts – and Franco – are always ingenious. And thanks also to an amazing staff – both paid and pro bono – who are simply the best.
More soon,
Lydia
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Amanda Ngo bakes one of her Thanksgiving signature dishes for the send-off and says goodbye.
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