Until May...
/A couple of weeks ago, a supporter sent me a list of quotes from my writing, sparked by an off-hand remark I made in this post.
It was kind of fascinating. When I read something, I naturally keep my mind and eyes open for lines that resonate — sentences that catch a feeling or frame a thought in a way I want to remember. But I don’t really think of people doing that with my writing. This site evolved out of emails I was sending to friends — informal things, not crafted with posterity in mind. And to this day, I still sort of think of this writing in that way.
On top of that, there’s a tendency, I think, not to value a thought that comes from your own head the same way you would one you read somewhere else. Seeing that someone else had saved something I wrote gave me a kind of appreciation for it that I didn’t have before.
So, if you’ve also done this, I’d be interested in seeing what quotes you’ve highlighted over the years. I’m not asking you to do homework if this isn’t something you’ve already been doing. But if you do have a quote (or a list of them) that you’ve saved, I’d appreciate it if you sent them along. Send me an email with Quotes in the subject.
I mentioned I’d report back with my thoughts on possible replacements for the TOXIC force. That’s coming next month.
I’ve found something that’s inexpensive and, in many ways, an improvement over TOXIC. It’s not stronger in every respect, but on balance, I think I prefer it.
Next month, I’ll share more about it — along with some ways I’ve pushed the technique even further to create what feels like the most Carefree version of a number force I’ve come across.
Guys, I knew I was right about Ramon Galindo when I crowned him the #1 1991 Genii Coverboy to party with.
Check this out.
Specifically, this line: "For 20 years, he made uniforms for the University of Texas at Austin cheerleaders."
Picture it: you’re tipping back a few cervezas with Ramon, swapping stories and laughs, the seven-layer dip flowing, when suddenly he claps his hands, stands up, and says, “Welp, time to go measure some cheerleaders for their skirts. You in?”
[Thanks to Martin C. for the link.]
If you don’t know, one of the other Genii coverboys, Steve Spill, had the most ingenious excuse as to why something you’ve thumbwritten might look like garbage.
While it’s perhaps not something you could use in casual situations, I still love this type of thinking.
Later, dudes. See you in May. The next newsletter comes out Sunday, May 4th. Posting here resumes on Monday, May 5th. And the next Juxe mix will be sent to those who’ve signed up around the end of this month.
