this is wonderful, pal. Made me realize the importance of friends sharing writing. It's so much more personal and impactful and cathartic to know who is on the other end of the screen composing. Such an insane stat line of numbers that night, made my own present fatigue feel even heavier just imagining being there. I like the way you connect with the beings of the cosmos. The holidays are nuts!! Thanks for that as well!!!
Beautifully said Ben and thank you so much for reading this man!❤️ I would love to read a Ben Hard newsletter as well (just putting that out there). I hope recovery from the knee surgery is going steady and you are healing well. I look forward to another crowded lunch outing that involves either pierogis or hand pulled noodles. I’ll talk to you soon!
My favorite piece yet. Maybe it's because I am from New York, but a story about adventure and four young men in the wilderness at night was to say the least thrilling. This story has so much heart and abundant metaphors for the journey we call life. I wonder what your nineteen year old self would say if he could read it from your twenty six year old perspective? Bravo.
Thank you for being the editor on this one, I think the piece was really unlocked by your editors eye, appreciate you being along for the ride with me ❤️
Your writing always makes me chuckle at some point or another. :) I also think you captured Forrest and Steve well. Love those guys - and you! I was talking with a friend earlier about life and relationships...it’s all risk, we just have to decide how much we’re willing to put up! Car-to-car anything (hike, marriage, career) will probably come with greater risk, but potentially, more reward....even if it seems like it’s all a broken mess in the moment. Keep it up!
Thanks for taking the time to read the story Colin, your words of Car-to-Car are spot on, beautifully said! Also- I need to know which part you chuckled at for research purposes, haha!
The part that made me laugh in this post was this line: "“We’re not stopping once we start,” said Forest. His plan was to kneel at the steps of the divine, steal the sleeping gods chalice from under his nose, and use it for a cold beer, and we all wanted in."
It's just such a good capturing of Forrest's intensity and passion and the way he brings other people into it! Good imagery.
Hey, one your biggest fans here. My phone continued to inch closer to my face as night washed over your trek, eventually landing in my chest as I hugged you through the phone for being so brilliant and vulnerable. I feel you, to say the least. Thank you for sharing this Tin Fish.
Sophie thank you so much for taking the time to read this! Definitely a bit long-winded but I am so happy with how it came together and support like this is what makes me want to keep writing. I know how the holidays must feel for you as well, I am sending you all the love I can muster over this measly little comment section. I hope to chat soon and catch up and thank you again for reading, it means the world.
Every sentence served its purpose. It was my absolute pleasure to delight in such a feast of words while dealing with a covid contaminated brain. You brought much comfort to this bed ridden baby. The love has been received and i’m sending you back a little baggy of glittery peace and comfort that will hopefully holdover till February. Let’s have some tea then!
this is wonderful, pal. Made me realize the importance of friends sharing writing. It's so much more personal and impactful and cathartic to know who is on the other end of the screen composing. Such an insane stat line of numbers that night, made my own present fatigue feel even heavier just imagining being there. I like the way you connect with the beings of the cosmos. The holidays are nuts!! Thanks for that as well!!!
Beautifully said Ben and thank you so much for reading this man!❤️ I would love to read a Ben Hard newsletter as well (just putting that out there). I hope recovery from the knee surgery is going steady and you are healing well. I look forward to another crowded lunch outing that involves either pierogis or hand pulled noodles. I’ll talk to you soon!
My favorite piece yet. Maybe it's because I am from New York, but a story about adventure and four young men in the wilderness at night was to say the least thrilling. This story has so much heart and abundant metaphors for the journey we call life. I wonder what your nineteen year old self would say if he could read it from your twenty six year old perspective? Bravo.
Thank you for being the editor on this one, I think the piece was really unlocked by your editors eye, appreciate you being along for the ride with me ❤️
He probably make fun of me, haha!
Your writing always makes me chuckle at some point or another. :) I also think you captured Forrest and Steve well. Love those guys - and you! I was talking with a friend earlier about life and relationships...it’s all risk, we just have to decide how much we’re willing to put up! Car-to-car anything (hike, marriage, career) will probably come with greater risk, but potentially, more reward....even if it seems like it’s all a broken mess in the moment. Keep it up!
Thanks for taking the time to read the story Colin, your words of Car-to-Car are spot on, beautifully said! Also- I need to know which part you chuckled at for research purposes, haha!
Love you man, thanks for reading!!
The part that made me laugh in this post was this line: "“We’re not stopping once we start,” said Forest. His plan was to kneel at the steps of the divine, steal the sleeping gods chalice from under his nose, and use it for a cold beer, and we all wanted in."
It's just such a good capturing of Forrest's intensity and passion and the way he brings other people into it! Good imagery.
Ah, so true! he was such a quietly intense person, I was so so drawn to that. He pushed me on so many climbs and I was so grateful for that
Hey, one your biggest fans here. My phone continued to inch closer to my face as night washed over your trek, eventually landing in my chest as I hugged you through the phone for being so brilliant and vulnerable. I feel you, to say the least. Thank you for sharing this Tin Fish.
Sophie thank you so much for taking the time to read this! Definitely a bit long-winded but I am so happy with how it came together and support like this is what makes me want to keep writing. I know how the holidays must feel for you as well, I am sending you all the love I can muster over this measly little comment section. I hope to chat soon and catch up and thank you again for reading, it means the world.
Every sentence served its purpose. It was my absolute pleasure to delight in such a feast of words while dealing with a covid contaminated brain. You brought much comfort to this bed ridden baby. The love has been received and i’m sending you back a little baggy of glittery peace and comfort that will hopefully holdover till February. Let’s have some tea then!
Sounds good! Cheers Soph!!