You are welcome! I will tell you that I was, for several years, an adjunct college professor of expository writing, and you are exquisitely excellent. Keep up the great work, I look forward to your writing every time you post something.
I've been shadowbanned on X (😔) & tried to reply to you twice, so I'll do it here.
You are really very talented. This was wonderful — definitely a re-reading. You have such a deft hand at figurative language, & you're pragmatic without sinking into cynicism.
I love love love the vintage photos and illustrations. Our world would be much better off if more people took the time to read up on history. There is nothing new under the sun and it adds a healthy dose of perspective to current events. Every day and everyone is a mixed bag, and we would all do well to extend grace to everyone we interact with.
The old photos are my favorite. I fear in the new digital age people will be less interested in them. But as you say, it offers a certain perspective lacking today, along with a healthy, heavy dose of grace. Thanks for the wisdom, Will.
As previous readers have eloquently commented — you have composed another imaginative & excellent essay. I read this piece (more than once) when first published. I apologize for being late with my own comment. In the interim, I pondered how best to express my appreciation for your work. The thought occurred, when writing, your brain waves & thought processes may be comparable to adding just the perfect variety of fresh fruits & milk into a Ninja blender to make a healthy & delicious slurpee. However, in my opinion, Mr. Olsen’s comment “A thought travelogue” is a far superior & definitive description of this essay.
Thank you for what I found to be a truthful yet encouraging post! Well done.
Thank you, Jim. I appreciate it!
Just plain awesome
Thanks Dad ❤️🇺🇸
Absolutely wonderfully expressed, persuasively poetic post! I just loved it.
Gosh, thank you, sir. I am very humbled!
You are welcome! I will tell you that I was, for several years, an adjunct college professor of expository writing, and you are exquisitely excellent. Keep up the great work, I look forward to your writing every time you post something.
Well now you've got me blushing. Thank you so, so much.
You're funny! I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it, you're very welcome, it's a pleasure to read great writing.
This was outstanding, simply outstanding. Thank you ! You hit it on the head and said it in the perfect way.
Thank you, Ken! Gosh you are too kind. Thanks for reading and sharing this!!
Another great one.
Thank you, sir. I’m grateful for your time and kind words!
I always enjoy reading you. This was a little different flavor of syrup, but still delicious enough to come back for more and pop open a new can!
Well, I hope I didn't disappoint. As always, thank you, Donald, for your feedback and your time. And your sense of humor!
I've been shadowbanned on X (😔) & tried to reply to you twice, so I'll do it here.
You are really very talented. This was wonderful — definitely a re-reading. You have such a deft hand at figurative language, & you're pragmatic without sinking into cynicism.
Quite enjoyed it.
Thank you for finding me here! I appreciate your thoughtful comments (both on X and now Substack). I'm very grateful for your readership.
This piece pays off on multiple levels, again and again. A thought travelogue. Congratulations, Jenna!
Gah, sometimes it feels more like putting bits in a blender and hitting “start.” Thank so much for the encouragement. It means a lot.
Brava!
Thank you, Jonathan. Of course, you are ever an inspiration.
I love love love the vintage photos and illustrations. Our world would be much better off if more people took the time to read up on history. There is nothing new under the sun and it adds a healthy dose of perspective to current events. Every day and everyone is a mixed bag, and we would all do well to extend grace to everyone we interact with.
The old photos are my favorite. I fear in the new digital age people will be less interested in them. But as you say, it offers a certain perspective lacking today, along with a healthy, heavy dose of grace. Thanks for the wisdom, Will.
Jenna,
As previous readers have eloquently commented — you have composed another imaginative & excellent essay. I read this piece (more than once) when first published. I apologize for being late with my own comment. In the interim, I pondered how best to express my appreciation for your work. The thought occurred, when writing, your brain waves & thought processes may be comparable to adding just the perfect variety of fresh fruits & milk into a Ninja blender to make a healthy & delicious slurpee. However, in my opinion, Mr. Olsen’s comment “A thought travelogue” is a far superior & definitive description of this essay.
Keep up the great work, we appreciate it!
It's never too late, especially between friends. You could have loved or hated it, I just appreciate the note.