An absolutely beautiful essay, John. Just read it to Cat. Thank you for continuing to fill our space with the sounds, thoughts, and the wonderful physical presence you have whether playing an instrument, running a marathon, or just being.
OMG - This incredible piece enters the brain and finds a permanent home in the heart. I will remember these words for some time. Brilliant and personal.
That is an absolutely remarkable piece of writing. So moving and so clear eyed in its wisdom. What I find so touching is that it is very much like its author, a man I have known for 47 years; a considerate, focused, winning, reflective, completely committed and deeply intelligent man.
You strike me as not unlike Melville's Catskill Eagle. "And there is a Catskill eagle in some souls that can alike dive down into the blackest gorges, and soar out of them again and become invisible in the sunny spaces. And even if he for ever flies within the gorge, that gorge is in the mountains; so that even in his lowest swoop the mountain eagle is still higher than other birds upon the plain, even though they soar."
I look forward to more. I will share this big time. Xoxoxoxo, Rob Mathes
An absolutely beautiful essay, John. Just read it to Cat. Thank you for continuing to fill our space with the sounds, thoughts, and the wonderful physical presence you have whether playing an instrument, running a marathon, or just being.
Thank you, David. I'm glad you found something in it. I appreciate it.
wow. thanks for sharing! what a great piece of writing.
Thank you, Kurt! ❤️
Wow, John…such a beautiful, honest, and heartfelt essay. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautifully written, John!
Thank you for this gorgeous piece. It makes me want to see you keep running and read more and more of you.
Thank you, Anne. ❤️
"The junkman gets everything," will stay with me a long, long time.
OMG - This incredible piece enters the brain and finds a permanent home in the heart. I will remember these words for some time. Brilliant and personal.
Thank you so much, Gil. I greatly appreciate this.
It’s time to throw some dice again!
Yes! Past due!
Such a beautiful and moving essay. 💜
Thank you, Puiyan!
Very moving. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Jayne!
I am beyond moved by your essay, John. Your resilience and honest inspires me and makes me grateful to know you. Can’t wait to read more!
Thank you, Donna. ❤️
Big Johnny,
That is an absolutely remarkable piece of writing. So moving and so clear eyed in its wisdom. What I find so touching is that it is very much like its author, a man I have known for 47 years; a considerate, focused, winning, reflective, completely committed and deeply intelligent man.
You strike me as not unlike Melville's Catskill Eagle. "And there is a Catskill eagle in some souls that can alike dive down into the blackest gorges, and soar out of them again and become invisible in the sunny spaces. And even if he for ever flies within the gorge, that gorge is in the mountains; so that even in his lowest swoop the mountain eagle is still higher than other birds upon the plain, even though they soar."
I look forward to more. I will share this big time. Xoxoxoxo, Rob Mathes
Extraordinary insights so beautifully expressed. Thanks for sharing, John. Am deeply moved.
Doc, thank you. That's made writing this very much worth it. I'll raise a glass to your mother's life.