“The Taylor vibe was strong not only on stage but also in the crowd, and it came out in how her fans looked and in how they sang, in how happy they were to be in her presence and in how they were a unified reflection of the one they came to see.”

“We would head back to Busch Stadium and find our spot on the fold-down, red plastic chairs — the ones you would have to peel the backs of your thighs off of each time you would stand up to cheer. Because it was hot. So, so hot.”

“Families who come here annually may well have their rhythms and traditions, but in the case that mine and yours don’t cross over and you’d like to try something new, here are a few suggestions straight from my very own family.”