Lovely and thoughtful essay. Worth a second read. Of course, I couldn’t help but ponder that silly question about tennis balls in a limo. Had the interviewer bothered to look at the limo before answering, he or she would have known the answer is “none.” The limo was already filled with golf balls. And since the job vacancy was for Association of Tennis Professionals, I will remain unemployed
Those last four or so paragraphs are some of my favorite words you’ve ever written. “Though sometimes joy can be hard, too. That’s a funny reality. We should talk about that, too. Why joy can be hard.” You have such a knack for bringing the small and simple to the complex and universal and back again in such short spaces. Really delightful stuff
Every week I look forward to these, and this was a highlight. Lately I’ve become frustrated with the constant search for explanations when no one is asking the right questions. This essay (and the best art) does that. Thank you Devin!
Ha! Such a vivid and startling image:
"... It’s a mess, the stranger says,
eyes closed ..."
and:
"... paying attention, which is something you can do forever ..."
Yes!
Thank you!
Thanks always, Amanda!
Lovely and thoughtful essay. Worth a second read. Of course, I couldn’t help but ponder that silly question about tennis balls in a limo. Had the interviewer bothered to look at the limo before answering, he or she would have known the answer is “none.” The limo was already filled with golf balls. And since the job vacancy was for Association of Tennis Professionals, I will remain unemployed
Hah -- thank you, Ira! Appreciate you reading.
Those last four or so paragraphs are some of my favorite words you’ve ever written. “Though sometimes joy can be hard, too. That’s a funny reality. We should talk about that, too. Why joy can be hard.” You have such a knack for bringing the small and simple to the complex and universal and back again in such short spaces. Really delightful stuff
Oh, I'm so excited to hear about your class! I plan to register!
Every week I look forward to these, and this was a highlight. Lately I’ve become frustrated with the constant search for explanations when no one is asking the right questions. This essay (and the best art) does that. Thank you Devin!