[Dixielandjazz] Mississippi Rag Update

[LeslieMRag at aol.com]

Hi, Listmates:

I talked to Mississippi Rag contributing editor Bob Byler yesterday, and he 
said many people were asking him about what was happening with The Mississippi 
Rag and how I was feeling, so I hope you don't consider it untoward if I post 
some information for those of you who are subscribers or just plain curious.

Since publishing the October RAG, I've been immersed in reconfiguring my 
office. I don't need all the production space anymore, so I've significantly 
reduced my office space. Same address, just much less space and a horrendous amount 
of time and energy spent moving, sorting, filing and trying to decide what to 
keep and what to toss. Also on the plate was reformatting the RAG for online, 
and that's nearly done. (I'm very excited about the new look--it's fun 
working with color.) Still to do is refiguring ad rates for the new format and the 
redesign of the website where we'll post some listings since there aren't RAGs 
in November and December. So don't stop sending gig and festival info.

I've also spent a huge amount of time answering hundreds of e-mails from 
wonderful subscribers who have sent incredibly endearing messages along with their 
e-mail addresses. (If you are one of those people, thank you again.) I really 
didn't know how many subscribers would convert to the online RAG, but I'm 
happy to say that they are doing so in droves and there are also new subscribers 
who specifically want an online publication.

I'm pretty much back to my old energy level and doing well. So, that's it in 
a nutshell.

Best,

Leslie Johnson
editor at mississippirag.com OR
lesliemrag at aol.com

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