Hunter, I always love reading your writing and I can’t wait to see what you decide to do with this space. I will gladly read anything you decide to share with us! Would you consider setting up a Buy Me a Coffee or something of that nature? I would love to be able to continue supporting your work here and there even as you pause paid subscriptions.
You aren’t complaining at all, you’re sharing your feelings and life issues. I think it helps very much for others to see they aren’t alone in things like that, even though we all have varying degrees of everything. Keep at it.
I am impressed by your NBA project and very much understand how it could be daunting. I started trying to read major award longlists and likewise found it turned my reading into more of an assignment than a pleasure. Instead I keep the lists in one notebook with empty circles by each title within an award. When I read one I fill in the circle. It’s not rocket surgery, but I find filling in the circles, even as I may fail to complete a list, scratches the itch of ‘accomplishment’ without being such a downer on my reading. I hope you find a system that works for you as well. It’s a balancing act. Hang in. ♥️
This is all very raw and real - thank you for having the fortitude to open up and share. Your writing, whatever it is, is always so engaging. I know you have loved the whole NBA hoopla. I am sorry for your disillusionment. Not being as well-read as you, particularly as it relates to the NBA, it brings to mind for me my own journey with the Academy Awards (and the Grammy's). Awards rarely seem to find what is really the best (with some exceptions). But, as you skillfully point out, there is still something to be learned, if not simply that the panel got it wrong. I have learned so much from you! Keep teaching us, please.
I’m very behind on my newsletters and just read this. Just want to say that this candor is both admirable and a major gift to us, who love you. I can’t wait to keep reading about your experience with this project and any others at the pace that works best for you! 🫶🏼
This is such a beautifully written piece. Thank you for being willing to be so vulnerable in your writing. I am in awe of your NBA project and admire you for being willing to tackle such a challenge. I too have learned so much from you and look forward to your future reading and writing insight.
Thanks for sharing this, Hunter! I’m new to your Substack but love hearing about your (very ambitious) NBA reading project (I…can’t even imagine) and am thankful for the reflections you distilled. And oooooof to new diagnoses and medications - I hope it helps in the long run, but just know that you aren’t alone. Also: memoir?! Haha I have a lot of catching up to do.
Hunter, I always love reading your writing and I can’t wait to see what you decide to do with this space. I will gladly read anything you decide to share with us! Would you consider setting up a Buy Me a Coffee or something of that nature? I would love to be able to continue supporting your work here and there even as you pause paid subscriptions.
You aren’t complaining at all, you’re sharing your feelings and life issues. I think it helps very much for others to see they aren’t alone in things like that, even though we all have varying degrees of everything. Keep at it.
I am impressed by your NBA project and very much understand how it could be daunting. I started trying to read major award longlists and likewise found it turned my reading into more of an assignment than a pleasure. Instead I keep the lists in one notebook with empty circles by each title within an award. When I read one I fill in the circle. It’s not rocket surgery, but I find filling in the circles, even as I may fail to complete a list, scratches the itch of ‘accomplishment’ without being such a downer on my reading. I hope you find a system that works for you as well. It’s a balancing act. Hang in. ♥️
This is all very raw and real - thank you for having the fortitude to open up and share. Your writing, whatever it is, is always so engaging. I know you have loved the whole NBA hoopla. I am sorry for your disillusionment. Not being as well-read as you, particularly as it relates to the NBA, it brings to mind for me my own journey with the Academy Awards (and the Grammy's). Awards rarely seem to find what is really the best (with some exceptions). But, as you skillfully point out, there is still something to be learned, if not simply that the panel got it wrong. I have learned so much from you! Keep teaching us, please.
I’m very behind on my newsletters and just read this. Just want to say that this candor is both admirable and a major gift to us, who love you. I can’t wait to keep reading about your experience with this project and any others at the pace that works best for you! 🫶🏼
Never give up!
This is such a beautifully written piece. Thank you for being willing to be so vulnerable in your writing. I am in awe of your NBA project and admire you for being willing to tackle such a challenge. I too have learned so much from you and look forward to your future reading and writing insight.
Thanks for sharing this, Hunter! I’m new to your Substack but love hearing about your (very ambitious) NBA reading project (I…can’t even imagine) and am thankful for the reflections you distilled. And oooooof to new diagnoses and medications - I hope it helps in the long run, but just know that you aren’t alone. Also: memoir?! Haha I have a lot of catching up to do.