What a great perspective! One that is not always available to everybody when we are preoccupied with everyday life, jobs and the opium of Netflix. Your unique journey and writing afford us a view of what is truly important in life and what to truly value. Life aware of itself. We are all terminal, just blissfully ignorant of this inevitably. Your stories wake us up to this fact and remind us to pause to smell a flower, listen to a bird sing, or enjoy a child’s experience in the pool. Which is what all great writers do.
Richard and I just read your beautiful story. We also just spent hours in the pool with Mila, Luka, and Naya. You are so right about the fear they have to conquer and it is a truly big step in childhood. Oh Lars, you are such a wonderful, captivating writer. And the ending, uff... that made us think. We love you.
I have heard about your cancer journey and am so happy that you have channeled your energy in such a positive way. Very grateful to have found your blog.
I have a friend who recently beat breast cancer only to be diagnosed with Leptomeningeal Disease, like you. I am going to share your story (and Substack) with her, if only to buoy her spirits and provide her with a perspective that she may not know.
Best wishes to you and Annie! And keep on writing — you have a strong voice.
Thank you, Alex. I’m glad you found me (and Annie). So many memories of Marin and Tam and the people that helped shape us. And thank you for your comment and encouragement to write. That means a lot to me coming from you. If your friend with LMD wants to talk, I’m here.
What a great perspective! One that is not always available to everybody when we are preoccupied with everyday life, jobs and the opium of Netflix. Your unique journey and writing afford us a view of what is truly important in life and what to truly value. Life aware of itself. We are all terminal, just blissfully ignorant of this inevitably. Your stories wake us up to this fact and remind us to pause to smell a flower, listen to a bird sing, or enjoy a child’s experience in the pool. Which is what all great writers do.
Erik, you should become a writer as well. Wow!
Yet another informative, moving essay on your very interesting life. Always provider readers with insights and life lessons. Thank you, my friend.
Richard and I just read your beautiful story. We also just spent hours in the pool with Mila, Luka, and Naya. You are so right about the fear they have to conquer and it is a truly big step in childhood. Oh Lars, you are such a wonderful, captivating writer. And the ending, uff... that made us think. We love you.
Dear Lars,
I have heard about your cancer journey and am so happy that you have channeled your energy in such a positive way. Very grateful to have found your blog.
I have a friend who recently beat breast cancer only to be diagnosed with Leptomeningeal Disease, like you. I am going to share your story (and Substack) with her, if only to buoy her spirits and provide her with a perspective that she may not know.
Best wishes to you and Annie! And keep on writing — you have a strong voice.
Alex Horvath
Thank you, Alex. I’m glad you found me (and Annie). So many memories of Marin and Tam and the people that helped shape us. And thank you for your comment and encouragement to write. That means a lot to me coming from you. If your friend with LMD wants to talk, I’m here.
-Lars