Oh! Now I have two new books I have to read. I was wondering how I would finish the year out. And I haven't seen Uncut Gems. Thank you! Btw I just listened to Narativ American pie one and two. Great way to end the weekend. #Defund the Mob!!!
Greg, This article is SOOO good. I was surprised that you were writing about something other than current politics, something other than the demented demise of Trump...and then you DROPPED it. The Donald Drop, right towards the end...and each drop does indeed mean so much.
This morning, while checking my smartphone for any new text from my sister, I noticed this regular Sunday article. Nervously, I read the article. Nervously because my only other Greg Olear Sunday read was the story about the Coast Guard kitchen and the piece of meat that fell on the floor. This article is actually sweet and delightful. [not that I limit myself to sweet and delightful, by no means, but the Floor Meat story put me off a little bit.]
In reflecting on what I am reading today, and on the Floor Meat article, I realize that Greg must be a literary Type 4. He likes things strange and unusual and quirky. Things that are out-of-the-ordinary. He appears to have a literary menagerie, an eclectic collection of literary things that might not even have anything else in common except that they appeal to him. My other sister is a Type 4, so I have some direct experience with this creature. [not meaning to offend here, trust me, I am quite the oddity myself, I get to hear that observation routinely from my wife] I call it the Artist type but who knows what Enneagram purists would say.
I must confess, full disclosure, I am not an Enneagram devotee or expert. No way José. In fact I would likely offend any Enneagram purist: even my wife has objected on occasion to my rather creative use of the system. I just use the character types in a rudimentary way, providing my own story embellishments as needed for specific people, to help me understand the motives and Gestalt of a particular person, to develop more sympathy and empathy and appreciation for a person. You see I am a Type 5, the Investigator-Student-Teacher. I'm always seeking to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge base. Study and investigation are my loves.
My post is basically completely unrelated to the article, thanks for reading. I am completely unfamiliar with any of the works Greg mentions in this piece, not being a literary person; my very narrow specialty is my own science fiction story universe and anything that relates to it.
Eighty million drops of seawater ousted Donald John Trump from the White House. A small percentage of that number—a few hundred thousand drops, probably—ended Lukashenko’s reign in Belarus. Twelve thousand drops flipped Georgia blue. A few hundred drops created a coronavirus vaccine. Two drops are going to be the next President and Vice President of these United States.
Oh! Now I have two new books I have to read. I was wondering how I would finish the year out. And I haven't seen Uncut Gems. Thank you! Btw I just listened to Narativ American pie one and two. Great way to end the weekend. #Defund the Mob!!!
Inspiration for my Sunday morning. Thank you.
Very nice, Greg. Thank you
Greg, This article is SOOO good. I was surprised that you were writing about something other than current politics, something other than the demented demise of Trump...and then you DROPPED it. The Donald Drop, right towards the end...and each drop does indeed mean so much.
Lovely. Just lovely. Have not even heard of Uncut Gems but now feel need to seek it out. Thank you as always.
This column is a fine example of why I subscribe. I not only love what you write about, but how you get there.
Thank you!
Uncut Gems is awesome. Sandler was fantastic. One of the best movies I've seen over the past year or so.
This morning, while checking my smartphone for any new text from my sister, I noticed this regular Sunday article. Nervously, I read the article. Nervously because my only other Greg Olear Sunday read was the story about the Coast Guard kitchen and the piece of meat that fell on the floor. This article is actually sweet and delightful. [not that I limit myself to sweet and delightful, by no means, but the Floor Meat story put me off a little bit.]
In reflecting on what I am reading today, and on the Floor Meat article, I realize that Greg must be a literary Type 4. He likes things strange and unusual and quirky. Things that are out-of-the-ordinary. He appears to have a literary menagerie, an eclectic collection of literary things that might not even have anything else in common except that they appeal to him. My other sister is a Type 4, so I have some direct experience with this creature. [not meaning to offend here, trust me, I am quite the oddity myself, I get to hear that observation routinely from my wife] I call it the Artist type but who knows what Enneagram purists would say.
I must confess, full disclosure, I am not an Enneagram devotee or expert. No way José. In fact I would likely offend any Enneagram purist: even my wife has objected on occasion to my rather creative use of the system. I just use the character types in a rudimentary way, providing my own story embellishments as needed for specific people, to help me understand the motives and Gestalt of a particular person, to develop more sympathy and empathy and appreciation for a person. You see I am a Type 5, the Investigator-Student-Teacher. I'm always seeking to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge base. Study and investigation are my loves.
My post is basically completely unrelated to the article, thanks for reading. I am completely unfamiliar with any of the works Greg mentions in this piece, not being a literary person; my very narrow specialty is my own science fiction story universe and anything that relates to it.
Really enjoyed this piece. I scored when I subscribed to your account.
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Eighty million drops of seawater ousted Donald John Trump from the White House. A small percentage of that number—a few hundred thousand drops, probably—ended Lukashenko’s reign in Belarus. Twelve thousand drops flipped Georgia blue. A few hundred drops created a coronavirus vaccine. Two drops are going to be the next President and Vice President of these United States.