There’s something about online writing that makes us feel we have to share more and more of ourselves, and it can rapidly become unhealthy and unsustainable. So I applaud your sensible decision to go in the opposite direction, though I’m also a little sad about it because your articles are among the best things I’ve come across in this space. I look forward to your monthly posts, Alia! 💛
I totally understand and am thinking of reducing my own output (not just for me to save time but also for others to be free of my incessant blathering ;) I agree with Steve, these platforms drain so much time and energy and we humans need to choose our own speed and output, so good on ya Alia.
I really love your writing and recordings and I'll definitely be reading and listening to whatever you've got to share however often that might be :)
Have a lovely holiday Alia, and precious time with your family. I admire your decision, time is precious, however one looks at it. I will look forward to your essays. I’ve enjoyed writing alongside you here on substack this past year. Take care, Kate
Alia, you can’t be serious! I wake up at 4:11 AM with the absolute most grandiose backache, and now THIS? Did I mention that my dog and all her puppies died…my great-great granny got run over by a blind guy on a motorcycle…my wife actually UNDERSTANDS me (oh that’s going to turn out well)…I’ve got a rash on my—never mind—oh, the humanity! What’s the use…I’ll just have to go through your back issues and pine for…what…might…have…been…. Alia, thank you for a whole year of putting your heart, soul, and above all, your ultra-flexible mind into your fortnightly posts. Some of the best writing I’ve ever had the pleasure, honor and privilege of reading. (And I’m sixty-eight and I’ve read about a book a week since I was ten.). Whatever it is that’s pulling you away from your keyboard, I hate it. HATE IT! But you’re absolutely right, the passage of time is unkind at its best and unthinkable at its worst. I’ll just have to binge on Cheez-its and exploitation films, washed down with Ron Bacardi taken from a sippy-cup, to make it through ‘til the end of each month. With much gratitude, respect and love—Rafael, Your Number One Fan Always And Forever!
Bask in the brightness of your days. Looking forward to your next words 🌻
Thank you, Rena 🙂
There’s something about online writing that makes us feel we have to share more and more of ourselves, and it can rapidly become unhealthy and unsustainable. So I applaud your sensible decision to go in the opposite direction, though I’m also a little sad about it because your articles are among the best things I’ve come across in this space. I look forward to your monthly posts, Alia! 💛
I totally understand and am thinking of reducing my own output (not just for me to save time but also for others to be free of my incessant blathering ;) I agree with Steve, these platforms drain so much time and energy and we humans need to choose our own speed and output, so good on ya Alia.
I really love your writing and recordings and I'll definitely be reading and listening to whatever you've got to share however often that might be :)
Thank you for your work, Alia. We’ll see you again next month! 😊
time . Marcel Proust managed it well; got years worth of words into one day.
Time astronomical events that take place in nanosecs. No winding the clock. Now all is Digital didgeree dew. Now thats progress.
Have a lovely holiday Alia, and precious time with your family. I admire your decision, time is precious, however one looks at it. I will look forward to your essays. I’ve enjoyed writing alongside you here on substack this past year. Take care, Kate
Alia, you can’t be serious! I wake up at 4:11 AM with the absolute most grandiose backache, and now THIS? Did I mention that my dog and all her puppies died…my great-great granny got run over by a blind guy on a motorcycle…my wife actually UNDERSTANDS me (oh that’s going to turn out well)…I’ve got a rash on my—never mind—oh, the humanity! What’s the use…I’ll just have to go through your back issues and pine for…what…might…have…been…. Alia, thank you for a whole year of putting your heart, soul, and above all, your ultra-flexible mind into your fortnightly posts. Some of the best writing I’ve ever had the pleasure, honor and privilege of reading. (And I’m sixty-eight and I’ve read about a book a week since I was ten.). Whatever it is that’s pulling you away from your keyboard, I hate it. HATE IT! But you’re absolutely right, the passage of time is unkind at its best and unthinkable at its worst. I’ll just have to binge on Cheez-its and exploitation films, washed down with Ron Bacardi taken from a sippy-cup, to make it through ‘til the end of each month. With much gratitude, respect and love—Rafael, Your Number One Fan Always And Forever!