Chris, I have come to trust your political insights as, well, insightful and illuminating. I look forward to reading everything you write (though, I will confess that there may have one or two "The Point"s that I skimmed over). Between your post on fatherhood, and this post on writing, I have also come to trust your judgement. I find your writing style to be easy/breezy, with just enough color of humor to be truly entertaining, while you share insights. I have come to think of you as a friend that I like jawing over politics with (don't worry, I'm not a stalker who thinks were REALLY friends). As a friend, I'm interested in what you say, but am happy with the "silences", too, because I trust that that means you don't have to waste my time--as you say--with something to read just because of the cadence. Thanks for hanging in there. Enjoy your time with your son. (I work remotely in my home, and relish that that affords me the occasional hug from my 3 grandsons who come to my house for daycare)
Thanks for revealing your humanity, Chris...which has been occurring with increasing regularity. Your honesty with self (second guessing, pacing the room, and pressing the delete button on something you don't feel good about publishing) gives the rest of us permission to do the same...you give us the encouragement to become comfortable in our own skin...and that's saying a lot...even when you don't think you have anything to say.
We all should learn to say nothing, when we don’t have something to say. No point filling the air with more noise that isn’t meaningful....enjoy the “found time”!
Saying "No" to today's ideas that didn't pan out is saying "Yes" to tomorrow's ideas that light the fire again!! Really enjoying your content! Keep up the great work!!
Good for you, Chris. We don't need a Hunter Biden piece for exactly the reason you cited. Welcome to the 21st century in American politics and culture.
Some people would probably have been interested in knowing your opinion/view on the Hunter Biden's case especially that the Republicans are trying to compare it with Donald Trump's multiple criminal cases pending.
Yes!! You absolutely made the right choice. I’d much prefer to read something thoughtful, and thought provoking, than a reflection or rehash of the days events -- which is what most cable ‘analysis’ shows, and many Daily columnists shovel out.
There was a meme I saw this morning titled “why I read writers journals” that included excerpts from 4 authors basically saying the same thing you did and accepting it as the normal, if frustrating, course of writing.
One of the most memorable newscasts I ever watched occurred many years ago on WGBH in Boston. Louis Lyons the newscaster sat on the edge of his desk, looked us in the eye and said, "Well, there's no news tonight." That caught my and everyone else's attention. He went on to explore in depth 2 stories that occurred earlier in the week but had not been analyzed in depth. That was honesty in reporting.
Chris, I have come to trust your political insights as, well, insightful and illuminating. I look forward to reading everything you write (though, I will confess that there may have one or two "The Point"s that I skimmed over). Between your post on fatherhood, and this post on writing, I have also come to trust your judgement. I find your writing style to be easy/breezy, with just enough color of humor to be truly entertaining, while you share insights. I have come to think of you as a friend that I like jawing over politics with (don't worry, I'm not a stalker who thinks were REALLY friends). As a friend, I'm interested in what you say, but am happy with the "silences", too, because I trust that that means you don't have to waste my time--as you say--with something to read just because of the cadence. Thanks for hanging in there. Enjoy your time with your son. (I work remotely in my home, and relish that that affords me the occasional hug from my 3 grandsons who come to my house for daycare)
Thanks, Andy. It's a very tough balance for me to strike. I am doing my best!
Thanks for revealing your humanity, Chris...which has been occurring with increasing regularity. Your honesty with self (second guessing, pacing the room, and pressing the delete button on something you don't feel good about publishing) gives the rest of us permission to do the same...you give us the encouragement to become comfortable in our own skin...and that's saying a lot...even when you don't think you have anything to say.
We all should learn to say nothing, when we don’t have something to say. No point filling the air with more noise that isn’t meaningful....enjoy the “found time”!
Saying "No" to today's ideas that didn't pan out is saying "Yes" to tomorrow's ideas that light the fire again!! Really enjoying your content! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you. That is really nice to hear.
A “clear the mind” day is never a bad thing!
Fact check: You are primarily known for your extreme good looks ; )
I absolutely appreciate your writing every day!
Thanks, Mark. Spread the word!
Have fun with your son today, Chris!
I like your voice and style. So keep writing. It doesn’t always need to be important, like this piece. I enjoyed the nothingness.
S'okay, Chris. Would usually rather see something you think is GOOD, rather than something you just felt you had to produce.
You aren't a shark. You can just idle , occasionally.
Good for you, Chris. We don't need a Hunter Biden piece for exactly the reason you cited. Welcome to the 21st century in American politics and culture.
Sometimes it just feels so pointless. The same old arguments over and over again. Ugh.
Some people would probably have been interested in knowing your opinion/view on the Hunter Biden's case especially that the Republicans are trying to compare it with Donald Trump's multiple criminal cases pending.
Yes!! You absolutely made the right choice. I’d much prefer to read something thoughtful, and thought provoking, than a reflection or rehash of the days events -- which is what most cable ‘analysis’ shows, and many Daily columnists shovel out.
There was a meme I saw this morning titled “why I read writers journals” that included excerpts from 4 authors basically saying the same thing you did and accepting it as the normal, if frustrating, course of writing.
Give me something I have to *read* instead of skim.
I agree that it’s better to have fewer posts that are weighty rather than lots articles that are thin.
🤗🤗🤗, self care is essential, Chris and listening to that tiny inner-voice!
Quality over quantity every day!
One of the most memorable newscasts I ever watched occurred many years ago on WGBH in Boston. Louis Lyons the newscaster sat on the edge of his desk, looked us in the eye and said, "Well, there's no news tonight." That caught my and everyone else's attention. He went on to explore in depth 2 stories that occurred earlier in the week but had not been analyzed in depth. That was honesty in reporting.
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