I knew of this but not the name…thanks for the link. I have a beautiful Turk desert plate now broken sitting in my desk for months. That is how I will now fix it…with visible white glue! Waiting to see what to buy from a friend!!!!👍💚🎈
As usual, I enjoy& learn from everything you post. I've been stuck in the crossroads of a way huge autobiography I'm just beginning to realize needs attention on the internal me more than simply the amusing external stuff! Have been accepting the need for change even if the output lessens and agitation arises. I am my own task maker with way too much of a whip's lash tendency. The light over water, nap whenever, a bird's spring warble to its potential mate are far more important as time rushes for all of us towards conclusion...
I am not that interested in how a person lived their life. Spilling one's personal guts seems to be what social media (and the too-many memoires being written not to mention the New York School style of poetry) is all about for the most part and I find it mostly boring. I am interested however, in knowing what a person learned from their experiences and which experiences? How do they feel about their experiences? What did they do to find courage and bliss? What makes them happy today? What do they value after they look back and what are they currently learning and why? -- not in the past. I don't read the almost fine print obituaries but I love the featured ones because I discover important facts, ideas, and often, inspiration and heroes to look up to.
John Hamilton's words have had a particularly strong pull on me this morning. Honey-dos went by the wayside as I spent the last four hours fascinated by and reading - one after the other - John's "Words and Music" entries, starting with today's (2-23-2024) entry "Explaining the World using Cheerios". That little button at the bottom of each entry, labelled "MORE", led me into the wonderful world of John's mind and experiences. I got back as far as September, 2023, and look forward to another morning like this one!
When I read "burn your journals" I gasped! How could one burn such sacred writings, such pure unfiltered thoughts from the past? I always thought I would save my journals till the day I found myself bedridden from old age, sick of the same old crap on TV, finally having the time to read through all those memories. But after hearing your story, I may have to rethink things. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the great work, especially the journals! :)
I agree with Steve Sheppard, your piece Prayer Gratitude was amazing
I can hear your voice in your writing and it always makes me smile. You were the most inspirational creative director and mentor.
Spot on John.
Thanks for every rational true word!
Well done, thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄
I knew of this but not the name…thanks for the link. I have a beautiful Turk desert plate now broken sitting in my desk for months. That is how I will now fix it…with visible white glue! Waiting to see what to buy from a friend!!!!👍💚🎈
As usual, I enjoy& learn from everything you post. I've been stuck in the crossroads of a way huge autobiography I'm just beginning to realize needs attention on the internal me more than simply the amusing external stuff! Have been accepting the need for change even if the output lessens and agitation arises. I am my own task maker with way too much of a whip's lash tendency. The light over water, nap whenever, a bird's spring warble to its potential mate are far more important as time rushes for all of us towards conclusion...
Let go of hating this promotional stuff! I am happy to comment and a reminder helps😇
I am not that interested in how a person lived their life. Spilling one's personal guts seems to be what social media (and the too-many memoires being written not to mention the New York School style of poetry) is all about for the most part and I find it mostly boring. I am interested however, in knowing what a person learned from their experiences and which experiences? How do they feel about their experiences? What did they do to find courage and bliss? What makes them happy today? What do they value after they look back and what are they currently learning and why? -- not in the past. I don't read the almost fine print obituaries but I love the featured ones because I discover important facts, ideas, and often, inspiration and heroes to look up to.
Thank you again John...
Hi John,
I laughed, I learned, and I thought!!!
Your style is playful, probing and incisive.
What a treat. Glad to be a subscriber.
Best,
Kathy
John Hamilton's words have had a particularly strong pull on me this morning. Honey-dos went by the wayside as I spent the last four hours fascinated by and reading - one after the other - John's "Words and Music" entries, starting with today's (2-23-2024) entry "Explaining the World using Cheerios". That little button at the bottom of each entry, labelled "MORE", led me into the wonderful world of John's mind and experiences. I got back as far as September, 2023, and look forward to another morning like this one!
I will say yes--it is acceptable to say that. And thank you.
Great work, I should’ve read this before I came back from Arizona on Monday. I would’ve missed the plane 😊
When I read "burn your journals" I gasped! How could one burn such sacred writings, such pure unfiltered thoughts from the past? I always thought I would save my journals till the day I found myself bedridden from old age, sick of the same old crap on TV, finally having the time to read through all those memories. But after hearing your story, I may have to rethink things. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the great work, especially the journals! :)
So many wonderful memories in this piece. You brought me back Hackensack! Meade St and that face melting fire. Very sweet times. Thanks
I’m slowing down on my making stuff: emphasizing what I formerly mistook for flaws …as assets