These are really lovely remembrances, David. I'm sure it can be challenging to put into words, but I really admire you doing so. I wasn't aware of either Wahl or Lady Bannister before they passed away, but your personal touches really make me appreciate all that they stood for. Thank you for doing this!
Matt, that is so kind of you to say. I do find it challenging to put into words, and especially briefly. My instinct is to want to basically splurge and write down every little anecdote that comes to mind about people I liked, but I realize that's probably not the best way to share some of them with others who never knew them. I have to remind myself, as a great writer name Michael Farber once told me: "The reader won't know what isn't there." That's hard to remember for any writing, but especially when it's personal, I think.
Separately, I see you have a founding member's badge. Thanks so much for your support! Your comments have been a source of interest and motivation for me, and have regularly led me to think about my writing process more explicitly than I often do — in order to try to write something down about it. So your support manifests in many ways, and I'm very appreciative. Wishing you wonderful holidays.
Thanks so much for saying that, David! I'd do anything I can to support your work here at Range Widely. I can't even imagine how much time and energy you've spent responding to me, so it's the least I can do to help you continue to do all the amazing work you do. And I mean it when I say if there's ever anything else I can do to help support, please let me know. I owe you that and much more!
Ecoteri, thank you so much for reading, and for the kind words. And I'm very sorry to hear of your losses. I've found value in the reflection that this writing made me do, and I hope — if you choose to write about those you lost — that you will too.
Lady Moyra sat in the 3rd row, always sketching in her small book. Sir Roger and I together in about the 12th. She sat next to me on the bus to an event that night and I asked her what she was drawing - her answer was enigmatic. But she taught me so much about ways to relate to others.
So amazing that I didn’t realize she was a remarkable artist until the years-later NY Times article on Sir Roger, photographed literally surrounded by Moyra’s art.
These are really lovely remembrances, David. I'm sure it can be challenging to put into words, but I really admire you doing so. I wasn't aware of either Wahl or Lady Bannister before they passed away, but your personal touches really make me appreciate all that they stood for. Thank you for doing this!
Matt, that is so kind of you to say. I do find it challenging to put into words, and especially briefly. My instinct is to want to basically splurge and write down every little anecdote that comes to mind about people I liked, but I realize that's probably not the best way to share some of them with others who never knew them. I have to remind myself, as a great writer name Michael Farber once told me: "The reader won't know what isn't there." That's hard to remember for any writing, but especially when it's personal, I think.
Separately, I see you have a founding member's badge. Thanks so much for your support! Your comments have been a source of interest and motivation for me, and have regularly led me to think about my writing process more explicitly than I often do — in order to try to write something down about it. So your support manifests in many ways, and I'm very appreciative. Wishing you wonderful holidays.
Thanks so much for saying that, David! I'd do anything I can to support your work here at Range Widely. I can't even imagine how much time and energy you've spent responding to me, so it's the least I can do to help you continue to do all the amazing work you do. And I mean it when I say if there's ever anything else I can do to help support, please let me know. I owe you that and much more!
Thank. you for writing about these two powerful influences on your life. I need to do this for the 5 I have lost in the last 14 months.
Ecoteri, thank you so much for reading, and for the kind words. And I'm very sorry to hear of your losses. I've found value in the reflection that this writing made me do, and I hope — if you choose to write about those you lost — that you will too.
Lady Moyra sat in the 3rd row, always sketching in her small book. Sir Roger and I together in about the 12th. She sat next to me on the bus to an event that night and I asked her what she was drawing - her answer was enigmatic. But she taught me so much about ways to relate to others.
So amazing that I didn’t realize she was a remarkable artist until the years-later NY Times article on Sir Roger, photographed literally surrounded by Moyra’s art.
Angela, this is a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for reading, and for sharing this. You've left an indelible image in my head.