One of the best pieces of writing I have ever read was Mona Simpson’s eulogy of her brother, Steve Jobs, which was printed in the New York Times in 2011. I was sobbing at my desk as I read this thing. Unlike a lot of people, I was familiar with Mona Simpson—she had been named one of Granta’s Best Young Novelists in 1996, though I hadn’t, by that point, read any of her writing. Today, I decided to find her eulogy on the internet, and re-read it, and I cried again.
Jared - you write with a truth and candor that is beautiful in and of itself.
The ending made me sad - w/ your strengths, you deserve all the connection you look for! Would be happy to chat some time about shared interests - EDM, tech, art, life, how it all connects.
Anyway, don't be too lonely - you are touching souls virtually, probably more than you know. Love from ATL, GA.
Well said Jared. I'm reminded of the late industrialist Norton Simon who willingly became seduced by the beauty in art in his 40's after building an empire and bequeathed us one of the best museums in the world to enjoy.
Jared - you write with a truth and candor that is beautiful in and of itself.
The ending made me sad - w/ your strengths, you deserve all the connection you look for! Would be happy to chat some time about shared interests - EDM, tech, art, life, how it all connects.
Anyway, don't be too lonely - you are touching souls virtually, probably more than you know. Love from ATL, GA.
There's a girl on tiktok who got 17million likes for basically posting her face. Laura someone.. Pretty priviledge is crazy
Made me look up ‘yer blues’. I’m certainly not one to talk about aching loneliness just giving you a smile and a 👋🏽. Make art, truth, and beauty.
Mr. Jones, Counting Crows
I've clicked through on some of the music you link to. Never got it at all. Watched this though and maybe I get it now a tiny bit.
https://youtu.be/djGlyTcW30Q?si=YWWhzzD2JDOZNwuR
Terrific post. And thanks for highlighting some more "beautiful" things.
Well said Jared. I'm reminded of the late industrialist Norton Simon who willingly became seduced by the beauty in art in his 40's after building an empire and bequeathed us one of the best museums in the world to enjoy.