My world revolves around Bob Dylan a lot of the time, so A Complete Unknown, which I loved, was a big part of my past year and what inspired me to watch this year's Academy Awards. Back in the day, 70's-80's I cherished watching that show with my family gathered round. I also used to go to the movies all of the time. It's rare that I go these days, more than likely it's a music documentary that gets me out to the cinema. Did you see Becoming Led Zeppelin? It was awesome. I can't remember how long it's been since I watched an entire Oscars broadcast. Having said all of that, when you posted the naked is the dress code thread on X, it was so witty and entertaining as you always are, but really depressing to me as well. It made me yearn for old Hollywood class. Hoping to inspire you maybe to just write about that. Help educate the youth about how glamorous and full of class acts the suits and dresses were, and maybe even the humble and elegant language. Oh how they made me smile and dream.
I think its ok not to force something out there. We can wait for you to get inspired. I don’t feel like doing shit at the moment. But, it looks like its going to be nice weather in the Midwest for a week or so so i am going to soak up some D3 and walk in nature with my dog and try and get my spiritual groove on. Enough with watching crazy people. I think I’ve hit my limit on cold weather a fucking nutjobs. That’s my story JB.
It’s ok to rest. You have to enjoy the journey. I feel waves of creativity. Maybe related to the moon. I try to ride the wave when I feel it. I’ve been floating and not riding this past week. But I feel the next wave is coming and I’ll be ready.
Hi Justine, your fresh takes on film and cultural issues inspired me to make my own short film. When you don’t feel like writing I’d love if you’d take a look at what I created. I took three years to write The Woke Monologues—a comedy and cultural exorcism that torches the last decade of woke insanity. It’s savage, unfiltered, and exactly the funeral that woke deserves.
🚨 This is the battle cry for reclaiming the soul of America. 🚨
I need to tell you how much your Spirit Level article helped me find peace. I was wronged by my father for so long that the hot coals of anger left behind were burning me long after his passing. Your article gave me access to God. Realizing that if God could forgive my dad, who was I not to. I placed my dad in God's hands, relieving myself of my burden. I am so happy now, having reconnected with God. Thank you, Justine! I owe you!
I realized today that I’m not a fan of podcasts. I’m an avid reader, I love your essays (which I’ve just discovered) and I love audio books but podcasts put me off. Hmmm…more to think on about that. I so get the need to withdraw a bit into your private world, to take a breath, enjoy life as it is now and put off reporting on who you are and what you think for a bit. We’ll be here, waiting for the goodness.
On another note, the crazy revealing clothing (if you can call it that) makes me think of how sexualized our kids are now at such an early age. Seeing a 20 something in underpants and a shirt in a publicity shot for some event just makes me cringe. However, as we all know- everything goes in cycles so I think the snap back will be interesting!
Great post! I'm your age approximately, and one of the best parts is that if we've worked to get our minds, bodies, and spirits right over these past decades, we understand and honor the obligation but know ourselves enough not to cheapen the obligation if it doesn't fit. Just be honest. Good on ya!
You: "Are these all staged? Or are these people recording every moment in their lives, hoping for a gem they can post online? It’s a very bizarre practice to record your life like that."
When you DO feel motivated to write about this topic, can we muse about why people choose to do reality shows? Especially ones where they're trying to show off how wonderful their family is, but it's actually a terrifying mess. Why would you want to put that out there for all the world to view and comment on? Talk about bizarre.
My world revolves around Bob Dylan a lot of the time, so A Complete Unknown, which I loved, was a big part of my past year and what inspired me to watch this year's Academy Awards. Back in the day, 70's-80's I cherished watching that show with my family gathered round. I also used to go to the movies all of the time. It's rare that I go these days, more than likely it's a music documentary that gets me out to the cinema. Did you see Becoming Led Zeppelin? It was awesome. I can't remember how long it's been since I watched an entire Oscars broadcast. Having said all of that, when you posted the naked is the dress code thread on X, it was so witty and entertaining as you always are, but really depressing to me as well. It made me yearn for old Hollywood class. Hoping to inspire you maybe to just write about that. Help educate the youth about how glamorous and full of class acts the suits and dresses were, and maybe even the humble and elegant language. Oh how they made me smile and dream.
I think its ok not to force something out there. We can wait for you to get inspired. I don’t feel like doing shit at the moment. But, it looks like its going to be nice weather in the Midwest for a week or so so i am going to soak up some D3 and walk in nature with my dog and try and get my spiritual groove on. Enough with watching crazy people. I think I’ve hit my limit on cold weather a fucking nutjobs. That’s my story JB.
I appreciate you
56 soon to be 57-year-old just treading water.
That’s fair
It’s ok to rest. You have to enjoy the journey. I feel waves of creativity. Maybe related to the moon. I try to ride the wave when I feel it. I’ve been floating and not riding this past week. But I feel the next wave is coming and I’ll be ready.
A book recommended: The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller, both the current editions and the one from the 80s.
Loved that book!
I too have zero to say. For now...
Same
Jean Harlow golfing is more exotic now, https://youtube.com/watch?v=OgtLS1S3IpE & in colour with location sound https://youtube.com/watch?v=rdCbiWUdflY
Hi Justine, your fresh takes on film and cultural issues inspired me to make my own short film. When you don’t feel like writing I’d love if you’d take a look at what I created. I took three years to write The Woke Monologues—a comedy and cultural exorcism that torches the last decade of woke insanity. It’s savage, unfiltered, and exactly the funeral that woke deserves.
🚨 This is the battle cry for reclaiming the soul of America. 🚨
Here is the link. I hope you like it. https://youtu.be/h2mcacUSh18
I need to tell you how much your Spirit Level article helped me find peace. I was wronged by my father for so long that the hot coals of anger left behind were burning me long after his passing. Your article gave me access to God. Realizing that if God could forgive my dad, who was I not to. I placed my dad in God's hands, relieving myself of my burden. I am so happy now, having reconnected with God. Thank you, Justine! I owe you!
Free association
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I realized today that I’m not a fan of podcasts. I’m an avid reader, I love your essays (which I’ve just discovered) and I love audio books but podcasts put me off. Hmmm…more to think on about that. I so get the need to withdraw a bit into your private world, to take a breath, enjoy life as it is now and put off reporting on who you are and what you think for a bit. We’ll be here, waiting for the goodness.
On another note, the crazy revealing clothing (if you can call it that) makes me think of how sexualized our kids are now at such an early age. Seeing a 20 something in underpants and a shirt in a publicity shot for some event just makes me cringe. However, as we all know- everything goes in cycles so I think the snap back will be interesting!
Great post! I'm your age approximately, and one of the best parts is that if we've worked to get our minds, bodies, and spirits right over these past decades, we understand and honor the obligation but know ourselves enough not to cheapen the obligation if it doesn't fit. Just be honest. Good on ya!
You: "Are these all staged? Or are these people recording every moment in their lives, hoping for a gem they can post online? It’s a very bizarre practice to record your life like that."
When you DO feel motivated to write about this topic, can we muse about why people choose to do reality shows? Especially ones where they're trying to show off how wonderful their family is, but it's actually a terrifying mess. Why would you want to put that out there for all the world to view and comment on? Talk about bizarre.