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I have not commented for quite a while, but am still a faithful reader. This post is a perfect example of why I keep recommending your blog to others. I tell them "You won't be sorry - he is brilliant. But even better, he's real, and in the moment. He creates an atmosphere that helps you be more aware of the gifts in life, and you learn to appreciate simple pleasures." That is exactly what I say about your writing, and they believe me. You continue to prove me right. Heartbreakingly beautiful post.
Commented Oct 4, 2010 on This is a very, very good life, and I'm grateful for it. at WWdN: In Exile
This is a very, very good life, and I'm grateful for it.
It's quiet outside my office window, like the heat and humidity is sort of absorbing and muffling most of the sounds that usually come through during a typical Saturday morning. All I really hear is birds singing, the occasional drone of a distant train, and the low rumble of thunder out over th...
Dude... I can tell by that picture
that you used to be cool.....
Commented Jan 27, 2010 on for those of you wondering what time it is... at WWdN: In Exile
for those of you wondering what time it is...
(Thanks to my friend C., who made this when I needed a bit of cheering up.)
Wonderful writing, Wil. As others have stated, this post is an excellent example of why I love everything you write. I was right there, next to you, in the car, as you described the areas, the memories, the frustration of traffic and losing yourself in the music. You did see me sitting next to you, didn't you? Because I'm positive I was witnessing everything you did. Great writing, truly.
In reading some of your posters' comments, and the slamming of L.A., my first reaction is to defend my home. They just don't get it, or they want to feel superior over the Angelinos, or they just had a bad experience on their visit. (I think ES is from Northern California.... and they definitely have a hard-on about L.A....) Then I have to admit that what they write is true, and from their viewpoints, what they witnessed, is accurate.
But I submit that it is all about perspective. Two people can look at the exact same picture and see entirely different things. It's not WHERE you live, but HOW you live. Anyone that is too consumed about location, location, location, is short-changing themselves and missing whatever the present circumstances can offer.
I really like your eyes. They see things that are lovely, nostalgic and hopeful. Those are three of my favorite visions.....
Commented Jan 19, 2010 on there and back again at WWdN: In Exile
there and back again
Someone, I think it was Shane Nickerson, recently recalled the apocryphal advice given to people who choose to come live in Los Angeles: this city sucks, so if you're going to live here, you should at least love what you do... I got into Hollywood at 11 yesterday morning, and came back out at 7:...
Happy New Year, Wil - to you and your family. I'm so happy that 2009 was fulfilling and encouraging for your career goals. I hope that 2010 is even more successful, in every way. A toast, to your health and happiness, good sir.
Commented Dec 31, 2009 on the 2009 year in review, part six at WWdN: In Exile
the 2009 year in review, part six
This post is not a number, it is a free man. It also continues my 2009 year in review from part five, and concludes this obscenely long series of posts that I hope was worth the time I put into creating them. I revealed a fairly major secret, and there was much rejoicing. Yaaay. About 24 hours ...
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