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JorgeGeorge's avatar

Mr. Garrett: thank you for this. I'm not a writer so I can't explain why except I would follow you to the ends of the earth, your words mean so much to me.

I too, was almost broken by the pandemic. After 61 years of being alone, at the beginning of the "new times" I invited a homeless man to share my small one bedroom becaluse I didn't want him exposed and dying alone. I sort of knew him, we had mutual friends and he would do odd jobs around the apartments. I had selfish reasons. I took unearned pride in being a "nice" person but had I ever done something truly selfless to earn that distinction? No.

Little did I know that I would bond with the nicest, kindest, hardest working musician(!) I have ever known. I truly believe he saved me from losing my mind during the pandemic. Yes, he had slight mental issues but they were harmless. Sadly, on September 23, 2022, I lost him to cancer. I always used my autism to keep people away (they can't hurt me) but I learned everyone needs community, even a community of one. This is why your writing touches me so. Even if your publisher was Satan (The Daily Flame-or as it's known topside-The New York Post) I will be reading your words. I have been doubly blessed. First by Michael and now by your writing. I an disabled, daily calories are a challenge, otherwise I would be a paid subscriber. Thank you so very, very much for what you do!

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Karen Z's avatar

Thank you for taking the time and energy to make an incredibly thoughtful and careful decision and then sharing that process with us. “exposing your logic” is such a fantastic learning/teaching moment. Standing together is powerful.

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