There has always been something so clear and lucid in your writing. I almost forget I’m reading. I don’t know jackshit about programming, but I read those posts with enjoyment as well. In short, though it sounds as if you’re at a sad and baffling place in your life, I hope you’ll keep at writing. Somehow I feel I’d enjoy it no matter what you write about. Thanks.
I have been reading your life for a very long time and I feel like I know you after 20 years. Nothing you write ever makes me scratch my head. Everything made sense to me whether you were writing it as an escape or just what was immediately on your mind. I think your growth and future are both amazing.
Hey Ernie, it’s been a while since we talked, but I’m very happy to see you posting again. Your writing has also improved over time and I’m looking forward to reading more from you. Feel free to reach out as well!
Sometimes, I feel at such a loss for what to say when I read one of your posts and try to absorb all you've been through, and continue to go through, with family and other travails. In this case, I know one thing I want to share: keep writing, please. Your writing has power. Sometimes wisdom, sometimes provoking interesting thoughts, and always power. You've not had an easy row to hoe, but you keep going. There's much that's commendable in that. I don't have solutions, honestly, although I wish I could sit with you and let you bounce thoughts off me, or even just vent.
Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind hopping on Zoom sometime to do that, if it would help you. In the meantime, please take care of my friend Ernie. *hug*
I’m glad you’re still writing, especially if it’s helpful to process things. Write about whatever the heck you want, at the pace you’re comfortable with, because so many of us are here to read and support anytime you share. Love you, my friend!
I love you friend and I appreciate your vulnerability with what feels like an unfair amount of life lifing at you all at once. I had that happen a few years back, it was disorienting and it felt like drowning and being stripped bare at the same time. It was so hard to breathe and take one step after another. I know you won't always feel the way you feel now, but you are feeling it right now in this way and I desperately want to sit beside you in the place you're in and say something to help, even though I have no words that I think could come close to comfort. I am thinking about you and sending so much love in your direction. xo
You write well, Ernie. You have always written well. It may not pay anything, but it helps to make sense of things, at least a little bit. I'm so sorry that life has kicked you around lately. I was feeling similarly about a decade ago. Somehow things got better. They usually do if you stick around. I hope you know how much people care about what happens to you. I'm far away, and I don't know you all that well, but I'm on your side. I hope you'll keep writing about all the unravelling and also about the little moments of hope, too. And I hope there will be lots more of those. Hugs from afar!
What a rough couple of years, my friend. Taking a step back and writing it all out (and sharing with us) hopefully provides some distance/closure/reflection. I love your writing -- even about Tailwind (been there, trying to maintain my "tech professional" aspect of my brand)
Great to see your phosphors, Ernie.
There has always been something so clear and lucid in your writing. I almost forget I’m reading. I don’t know jackshit about programming, but I read those posts with enjoyment as well. In short, though it sounds as if you’re at a sad and baffling place in your life, I hope you’ll keep at writing. Somehow I feel I’d enjoy it no matter what you write about. Thanks.
I have been reading your life for a very long time and I feel like I know you after 20 years. Nothing you write ever makes me scratch my head. Everything made sense to me whether you were writing it as an escape or just what was immediately on your mind. I think your growth and future are both amazing.
As always, Thanks for sharing, Ernie.
Hey Ernie, it’s been a while since we talked, but I’m very happy to see you posting again. Your writing has also improved over time and I’m looking forward to reading more from you. Feel free to reach out as well!
Sometimes, I feel at such a loss for what to say when I read one of your posts and try to absorb all you've been through, and continue to go through, with family and other travails. In this case, I know one thing I want to share: keep writing, please. Your writing has power. Sometimes wisdom, sometimes provoking interesting thoughts, and always power. You've not had an easy row to hoe, but you keep going. There's much that's commendable in that. I don't have solutions, honestly, although I wish I could sit with you and let you bounce thoughts off me, or even just vent.
Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind hopping on Zoom sometime to do that, if it would help you. In the meantime, please take care of my friend Ernie. *hug*
I’m glad you’re still writing, especially if it’s helpful to process things. Write about whatever the heck you want, at the pace you’re comfortable with, because so many of us are here to read and support anytime you share. Love you, my friend!
I love you friend and I appreciate your vulnerability with what feels like an unfair amount of life lifing at you all at once. I had that happen a few years back, it was disorienting and it felt like drowning and being stripped bare at the same time. It was so hard to breathe and take one step after another. I know you won't always feel the way you feel now, but you are feeling it right now in this way and I desperately want to sit beside you in the place you're in and say something to help, even though I have no words that I think could come close to comfort. I am thinking about you and sending so much love in your direction. xo
You write well, Ernie. You have always written well. It may not pay anything, but it helps to make sense of things, at least a little bit. I'm so sorry that life has kicked you around lately. I was feeling similarly about a decade ago. Somehow things got better. They usually do if you stick around. I hope you know how much people care about what happens to you. I'm far away, and I don't know you all that well, but I'm on your side. I hope you'll keep writing about all the unravelling and also about the little moments of hope, too. And I hope there will be lots more of those. Hugs from afar!
What a rough couple of years, my friend. Taking a step back and writing it all out (and sharing with us) hopefully provides some distance/closure/reflection. I love your writing -- even about Tailwind (been there, trying to maintain my "tech professional" aspect of my brand)
Much love to you Ernie. Your posts, even your Tailwind posts, are brutally honest and insightful. I admire you for that.
Good stuff Ernie! Hope you’re well and things turn around soon!