Loved this, Latham. Both as your usual, super interesting introspection exercise, and as a summary of the main themes you’ve been writing about. I find your sensitivity exceptional and intriguing. And the open loops idea is so fascinating. You’re right: once you see it, you’re never going back to look at a piece of writing the way you used to. Excellent. :)
Thank you Rick. I sometimes worry that it's all over the place and I need to bring it back to what do I want this project to be. But the best part of this journey is having friends who come along for the ride.
Open loops. "Once you see it, you’ll never look at a great piece of writing the same way."
A great piece of writing. And once again the wheels in my brains start whirrring. I love this recap and reflection, Latham. As well as the opportunity to revisit the individual essays and re-read how the dots are revealing the picture.
Sometimes when an author is good, I can sense them playing with my emotions but I enjoy the story enough to let them. When an author is great, I have to stop, go back, and say, "I know they did this, but how the hell did they pull it off?"
Loved this, Latham. Both as your usual, super interesting introspection exercise, and as a summary of the main themes you’ve been writing about. I find your sensitivity exceptional and intriguing. And the open loops idea is so fascinating. You’re right: once you see it, you’re never going back to look at a piece of writing the way you used to. Excellent. :)
Thank you Silvio. Your kind words delight me. I'm honored you're here.
Michael Dean mentioned it in an offhanded comment in a feedback gym, and the idea blew up my worldview.
I am very much enjoying the open journey that you share with us, the questions, the answers, and the existential savoring between the two.
Thank you Rick. I sometimes worry that it's all over the place and I need to bring it back to what do I want this project to be. But the best part of this journey is having friends who come along for the ride.
It's who you are rather than the scenery moving by that makes the trip worthwhile.
Open loops. "Once you see it, you’ll never look at a great piece of writing the same way."
A great piece of writing. And once again the wheels in my brains start whirrring. I love this recap and reflection, Latham. As well as the opportunity to revisit the individual essays and re-read how the dots are revealing the picture.
Sometimes when an author is good, I can sense them playing with my emotions but I enjoy the story enough to let them. When an author is great, I have to stop, go back, and say, "I know they did this, but how the hell did they pull it off?"
The latter is my goal as a storyteller
I'm joining you in that goal.