Mark I allotted of my normal 10 minutes to read your column. A hour later I'm still reading -.you have such fascinating and thoughtful content you will be missed. Music is and has been my therapy too. The songwriter sits down and works through an issue and it becomes a song for us to ponder and enjoy. For example the Journey song " Dont Stop Believing" stems from an encouraging comment from the writers father when he young and wasn't sure he was going to make it as a musician. " Don't stop believing, hold on to that feeling " Mark.
Nov 28, 2023·edited Nov 28, 2023Liked by Mark Dolan
A great story about what people can do when they all work together - thank you for the update! However, I think you might be shorting yourself by one article, though. If I remember correctly, you should be up to 215 now? Wow.... I hope you keep writing after this year, I enjoy reading your work. If you do decide to write a book, please let everyone know!
Now I have to read Sinclair Lewis. Which book would you recommend first? And why didn't Mr. Lewis accept the Pulitzer prize but was okay with the Nobel?
Because I'm obsessed with anti semitism these days I found this: Nobel Laureate Sinclair Lewis wrote, “There is no greater compliment to the Jews than the fact that the degree of their unpopularity is always the scientific measure of the cruelty and silliness of the regime under which they live” (p. 242). The line comes from the book, It Can’t Happen Here, Lewis’ dystopian novel about the rise of American Fascism.
Huge respect here for Mr. Lewis. Anti semitism was rampant back then and being vocal about your hate is back in vogue.
Thanks of the update, Mark. I'd love to have been able to see the play, but you've stimulated my interest in reading Sinclair Lewis. I've heard that quote many times and it has always given me chills--more so these days as it seems to ring truer than ever in our current dysfunctional politics. I will miss your thoughtful posts.
Mark, thank you for your kind words. I am happy that you emphasized that this was a community project. I need to write a piece with the thesis that someone was watching out for me, aiding me from beyond. From the very conception of the play, everything fell in place. There were probably a dozen steps along the way when if a person or group said no, the play would not have come to fruition. I remain thankful for all those who gave of their time and expertise. I can't forget people like yourself, that continually gave me support and encouragement along my journey. It reminds of the children's book "Little Toot". When one repeatedly hears, "You can do it", it motivates one. It did for me. I shall miss your early morning posts and only hope it takes you along a path of even greater achievement.
Mark I allotted of my normal 10 minutes to read your column. A hour later I'm still reading -.you have such fascinating and thoughtful content you will be missed. Music is and has been my therapy too. The songwriter sits down and works through an issue and it becomes a song for us to ponder and enjoy. For example the Journey song " Dont Stop Believing" stems from an encouraging comment from the writers father when he young and wasn't sure he was going to make it as a musician. " Don't stop believing, hold on to that feeling " Mark.
A great story about what people can do when they all work together - thank you for the update! However, I think you might be shorting yourself by one article, though. If I remember correctly, you should be up to 215 now? Wow.... I hope you keep writing after this year, I enjoy reading your work. If you do decide to write a book, please let everyone know!
May we all have JL's in our community!
There should be more people like JL. Everyone who participated in that play will likely never forget it.
Now I have to read Sinclair Lewis. Which book would you recommend first? And why didn't Mr. Lewis accept the Pulitzer prize but was okay with the Nobel?
Because I'm obsessed with anti semitism these days I found this: Nobel Laureate Sinclair Lewis wrote, “There is no greater compliment to the Jews than the fact that the degree of their unpopularity is always the scientific measure of the cruelty and silliness of the regime under which they live” (p. 242). The line comes from the book, It Can’t Happen Here, Lewis’ dystopian novel about the rise of American Fascism.
Huge respect here for Mr. Lewis. Anti semitism was rampant back then and being vocal about your hate is back in vogue.
Thanks of the update, Mark. I'd love to have been able to see the play, but you've stimulated my interest in reading Sinclair Lewis. I've heard that quote many times and it has always given me chills--more so these days as it seems to ring truer than ever in our current dysfunctional politics. I will miss your thoughtful posts.
Mark, thank you for your kind words. I am happy that you emphasized that this was a community project. I need to write a piece with the thesis that someone was watching out for me, aiding me from beyond. From the very conception of the play, everything fell in place. There were probably a dozen steps along the way when if a person or group said no, the play would not have come to fruition. I remain thankful for all those who gave of their time and expertise. I can't forget people like yourself, that continually gave me support and encouragement along my journey. It reminds of the children's book "Little Toot". When one repeatedly hears, "You can do it", it motivates one. It did for me. I shall miss your early morning posts and only hope it takes you along a path of even greater achievement.