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Comment on Karkinos by Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:44:05 +0000

The imagery you use is disturbing. I think that’s a compliment. Anyway, I like how you approach this post: confronting and describing those dreaded words.

Comment on Karkinos by Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:58:15 +0000

Fantastic writing Brent. Immediate, intense, and surprisingly honest. I’m impressed. By the way, I’m not a heartless critic, I was already worried about you. Nothing in here was news to me, but to read the story in your ringing personal voice was moving.

Comment on Karkinos by Aunt Barb

Aunt Barb — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:23:24 +0000

Hi Brent,

OK, you’re back in our prayers. CRAP!

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 2 by Brent

Brent — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:18:12 +0000

Yep, I made it to the meeting, of which about 10 minutes was filmed by the Armstrong folks, but I don’t know when or in what form the video will appear. The group was, again, quite moving (more on that later), and I do plan henceforth to try to attend at least once a month. Previously, I saved my requests for days off for other events, but I think this is pretty important so I won’t leave it to chance any longer.

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Comment on Still Here, Pt. 2 by Kris

Kris — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:09:57 +0000

I hope you did, indeed, make it this time. I’m surprised you haven’t been more. I know you’re more of a loner than I am, but damn, I’m not sure I could make it through without some sort of support group.

So are we going to see you on TV soon?

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 2 by Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:21:56 +0000

Great writing again. I’m heartened to hear that you’ve been able to attend the group, and it’s had what seems to be a great impact.

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 2 by Megan

Megan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:33:37 +0000

I am proud of you for going to the group. I am also so happy that you are writing again. You’ve got a great story to tell, and you are amazing at telling it. Please, please keep writing! (otherwise, I’m going to become a full fledged restaurant groupie trying to track you down)

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 1 by Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:22 +0000

This was really good, sort of an unexpected essay. Started as an apology and worked its way into something else. Good. Oh, one thing to remember, for those who were suddenly struck by a near-death experience or their loved one was, the nagging fear and anxiety doesn’t go away. It’s just more global.

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 1 by Phil Bell

Phil Bell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:43:53 +0000

Excellent narrative of the emotions of one going through/or having gone through this experience. Speaking from recent personal experience, it’s hard to imagine the “uncertainty” of the whole ordeal. As you expressed….it’s a never ending ordeal which is just an ongoing fact of life for you!

Comment on Still Here, Pt. 1 by Karen

Karen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:46 +0000

It’s not hyperbole. I do imagine your corpse rotting undiscovered in some corner. Don’t ever dismiss a mother’s concern until you’ve been one. So, HA!