This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black. In this, the writer talks about important topics in culture. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday.
Every day, I turn on my computer and look for interesting things to read. I follow many people and media companies. I want to know a lot, and I love learning. My work is about many areas like media, music, and food. I enjoy collecting information, even if it quickly becomes old news.
Social media and newsletters let people learn about different industries. Many fans now talk like experts, even if they are not. They read news about their favorite movies or music and discuss box office numbers and album sales. But they may forget to just enjoy the art. They focus too much on numbers instead of feelings.
In music, my friends often tell me about streaming numbers. I prefer to read music news and discover new bands. Sometimes, fans argue about album success instead of just enjoying the music. We should focus on enjoying art and not worry too much about the details. Let’s enjoy things while we can.
Vocabulary List:
- Newsletter /ˈnJuːzˌletər/ (noun): A regularly distributed publication that is generally about one main topic of interest to its subscribers.
- Culture /ˈkʌl.tʃər/ (noun): The ideas customs and social behavior of a particular people or society.
- Industries /ˈɪn.də.striz/ (noun): Economic activities concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
- Streaming /ˈstriː.mɪŋ/ (verb): The action of listening to or watching digital content in real-time without downloading it.
- Discuss /dɪˈskʌs/ (verb): To talk about a topic with others typically to exchange ideas or opinions.
- Enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ (verb): To take delight or pleasure in an activity or experience.
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