When I was in high school, I had this New Yorker cartoon taped to the front of my planner: Wittgenstein, who is NOT THE SUBJECT OF THIS NEWSLETTER PLEASE DO NOT RUN AWAY, was a 20th century analytic philosopher, and I “got into” him the summer before 11th grade because, like a normal teenager, I was taking a philosophy class for fun. Wittgenstein has cool theories about language that I guess I found exciting, and it was also just a great class full of inside jokes and a surprising number of people who I am somehow still in touch with (hello to my CTY Existentialism people who are reading this!). I saved the cartoon because I was tickled that the New Yorker had name-dropped a philosopher I liked. But it also turned out to be an extremely accurate prediction of a favorite social interaction I now have as an adult: talking about shopping with my friends, which is what this newsletter will actually be about.
I rarely comment, but always find the time to read your posts. I fully agree with Anna Freedman that your unique style, in all things, is clear in all of your writings. And it's fun because it is just like academic challenge practice chit chat. Had to laugh at the memories of one of your, the group's, forays into minimalist stylings ... a bit drafty, but brought solidarity in our effort to conquer the foe from BHHS.
Readings this made me miss you deeply. I have always appreciated your unique style in all things.
A lovely, smart essay--thanks!
I rarely comment, but always find the time to read your posts. I fully agree with Anna Freedman that your unique style, in all things, is clear in all of your writings. And it's fun because it is just like academic challenge practice chit chat. Had to laugh at the memories of one of your, the group's, forays into minimalist stylings ... a bit drafty, but brought solidarity in our effort to conquer the foe from BHHS.
Sounds as if you're doing well, keep smiling!