It's hard to think of what to say to a piece like that and it may be that you don't want any but it feels like there should be one. I've learned things from your writing. I haven't always enjoyed what I've learned but that's not what mattters. You've validated a lot of eye rolling that I've done at some of the incredibly stupid and/or vile things that happen every day. Good luck, whatever that means for you with whatever comes next.
I will miss your writing so much. I wish you could enjoy writing it as much as I have enjoyed reading it. You bring sanity to those of us stuck in this stupid war. I think you might feel like you don’t, or can’t (I hate putting words into people’s mouths, so I don’t pick the right words, and never presume gracefully), but you certainly do know how to arrange words to bring out the true picture, in a truly refreshing, even hilarious way. Your humor is a special breed, and it is for a special breed. I think I laugh out loud, maybe 4 times? a year. Two of them are easily at your rather life-giving insults. (Life-giving? Yes. Bald truth is life-giving to those who love the truth.)
My sincere best to you. My life, whether you believe me as I say it or not, IS better because of your writing. I’m better off for having found it. And your writing comes from the way you think, what you have experienced, and who you chose to be in response to some things in life you chose, and some things in life you did not get to have any choices about. I know I can’t transfer my enjoyment in the person you are in your writing to you (I wish I could), but I can tell you about it and let you choose what it means to you.
My best to you, and my thanks for your work, and all that it cost you to stay in the fight with us this far.
You are the last person I’ve wanted to meet. I’ve met everyone else. No chance you’ll be in Florida and highly unlikely I’d make it near Denver. Many of the things you rail about are my strongholds and I take it in. I’m not dismissive. I love you as a person.
While I am disappointed (and disheartened) by your decision, I completely understand and respect it. Providing play by play and color on the absurd idpol games gnaws at the soul. Pull the microphone plug. Walk out and don't look back. Breathe some fresh air and clear your head. Thank you so very much for the bitter laughter. Happy Trails to you~
Years ago I noticed that other people were happier than me which I thought odd, since I was so right about everything, or so I thought. Then the thought occurred to me that I could be doing it all wrong and the things I didn't think would make me happy, might actually make me happy which was a frightening thought because then what would I complain about? Then I became or embarked on trying to become a Theist/Christian and I found a bottomless pit of things to complain about. But the bright side was I was at least complaining to the one person who could do anything about it.
I clicked the like button although I don’t really like it, you know what I mean. I do, however, fully understand it. You’ve done this before, but it seems different this time, like maybe it’s for real. Things have changed, and it feels so useless. I can only hope it’s not the end though and we will meet again!
It's hard to think of what to say to a piece like that and it may be that you don't want any but it feels like there should be one. I've learned things from your writing. I haven't always enjoyed what I've learned but that's not what mattters. You've validated a lot of eye rolling that I've done at some of the incredibly stupid and/or vile things that happen every day. Good luck, whatever that means for you with whatever comes next.
I will miss your writing so much. I wish you could enjoy writing it as much as I have enjoyed reading it. You bring sanity to those of us stuck in this stupid war. I think you might feel like you don’t, or can’t (I hate putting words into people’s mouths, so I don’t pick the right words, and never presume gracefully), but you certainly do know how to arrange words to bring out the true picture, in a truly refreshing, even hilarious way. Your humor is a special breed, and it is for a special breed. I think I laugh out loud, maybe 4 times? a year. Two of them are easily at your rather life-giving insults. (Life-giving? Yes. Bald truth is life-giving to those who love the truth.)
My sincere best to you. My life, whether you believe me as I say it or not, IS better because of your writing. I’m better off for having found it. And your writing comes from the way you think, what you have experienced, and who you chose to be in response to some things in life you chose, and some things in life you did not get to have any choices about. I know I can’t transfer my enjoyment in the person you are in your writing to you (I wish I could), but I can tell you about it and let you choose what it means to you.
My best to you, and my thanks for your work, and all that it cost you to stay in the fight with us this far.
best of luck Kevin, be well
Thank You.
Be kind to yourself.
Always be kind.
I'm 70 now.
The end comes for all of us.
But there's no reason to hurry it.
I have enjoyed your writings.
- Bill Broyles
p.s. you still owe me your definition of "woke".
Well this sucks!
You are the last person I’ve wanted to meet. I’ve met everyone else. No chance you’ll be in Florida and highly unlikely I’d make it near Denver. Many of the things you rail about are my strongholds and I take it in. I’m not dismissive. I love you as a person.
Dave Dehart
Ah hell. I have lost 6 games in a row, Sox Bruins, Sox, Celtics, Sox, Bruins. And now this.
What a shit week.
Will the refund be prorated?
You're a damn fine writer. Your Substack emails are some of the few that I regularly open.
I go through periods where I ignore as much of 'the world' as possible and I really think that it's not a bad idea to turn much of it off.
Well. All I can say is, "Thank you" for what you have given us. I respect and agree with your reasoning 100%. Be well, Kemibe.
While I am disappointed (and disheartened) by your decision, I completely understand and respect it. Providing play by play and color on the absurd idpol games gnaws at the soul. Pull the microphone plug. Walk out and don't look back. Breathe some fresh air and clear your head. Thank you so very much for the bitter laughter. Happy Trails to you~
Years ago I noticed that other people were happier than me which I thought odd, since I was so right about everything, or so I thought. Then the thought occurred to me that I could be doing it all wrong and the things I didn't think would make me happy, might actually make me happy which was a frightening thought because then what would I complain about? Then I became or embarked on trying to become a Theist/Christian and I found a bottomless pit of things to complain about. But the bright side was I was at least complaining to the one person who could do anything about it.
I clicked the like button although I don’t really like it, you know what I mean. I do, however, fully understand it. You’ve done this before, but it seems different this time, like maybe it’s for real. Things have changed, and it feels so useless. I can only hope it’s not the end though and we will meet again!