I've been thinking alot about the ideas in that poem. I have to say that writing has made me better, regardless of it it ever gets read. It helps with my thinking. However, I am eternally grateful for the men that have taken the time to write so that way I don't have to learn their lessons the hard way.
I am a week behind. I read this quickly before boarding a flight, and it has sat in my inbox awaiting another, more intentioned read. Tonight that opportunity presented. I continue to benefit from your writing, this week was the revelation that your posts span a broad range of perspectives. I find the poetry the most moving, but can see how a variety of people can each find something meaningful in the way you structure the content. By way of "discussion", I can't say I agree with Lincoln. His quote reinforces a bias for action- which is context dependant, IMHO. I don't find patience a virtue either, necessarily. Both tools (or attributes), are amazing when appropriate, and dangerous when not. My point isn't to argue pedantically over one of your quotes at the end of your post. It is to say that one of your quotes at the end of your post got me thinking. I have decided to make my kids subscribe, so that we can talk about these posts on Thursdays. Again, great post, thank you.
I read all of your posts, at least twice, but this one is one of my favorites. I'll definitely add BAMCIS to my toolkit along with SMEAC.
I've been thinking alot about the ideas in that poem. I have to say that writing has made me better, regardless of it it ever gets read. It helps with my thinking. However, I am eternally grateful for the men that have taken the time to write so that way I don't have to learn their lessons the hard way.
This was a great line “Wishes aren’t ponies and beggars don’t ride.” Puts it in perspective, gotta do the prep work.
I am a week behind. I read this quickly before boarding a flight, and it has sat in my inbox awaiting another, more intentioned read. Tonight that opportunity presented. I continue to benefit from your writing, this week was the revelation that your posts span a broad range of perspectives. I find the poetry the most moving, but can see how a variety of people can each find something meaningful in the way you structure the content. By way of "discussion", I can't say I agree with Lincoln. His quote reinforces a bias for action- which is context dependant, IMHO. I don't find patience a virtue either, necessarily. Both tools (or attributes), are amazing when appropriate, and dangerous when not. My point isn't to argue pedantically over one of your quotes at the end of your post. It is to say that one of your quotes at the end of your post got me thinking. I have decided to make my kids subscribe, so that we can talk about these posts on Thursdays. Again, great post, thank you.