I LOVE THIS! I am a BIG FAN of EXPRESSING MY LOVE FOR THINGS IN ALL CAPS! I am a big fan of YOU! I am a big fan of tea, Alexander Chee, picture books, people who are earnest, people who love things LOUDLY, people who cry A LOT, beach picnics, oh, and of course winter. I am winter's biggest fan. Also I am a big fan of lots of other things and people and ideas and feelings, like the feeling I get after the first swim of the season and after reading a poem I feel in my whole body. Big fan of words and using lots of them. So much love to you.
As someone who cried in the grocery store, at the pharmacy, in the gym, walking down the sidewalk, ON A DATE, in a bar, etc etc etc after their dog died, I get it with this swimmer. I get it so hard. I am a big fan of people who try to understand each other instead of just dismissing someone who takes a different view (for example, someone who cries about their dog in public spaces). I am a big fan of curiosity. I am a big fan of people who say, "I get it" or " tell me more". I am also a big fan of weird, queer books and the people who love them. I am a big fan of trying to let go of preconceived notions. I am a big fan of letting people run their own race. I am a big fan of walking the people we love home.
I’m a big fan of you and the way you share your love, admiration, and compassion with so many others. I’m also a big fan of PDA, people who pay for the car behind them in the drive-thru, and kids who try so hard and stick with a problem when it’s tough.
HENNY. This is such a good list. Thank you for reminding me that the pay-for-the-person-behind-you-in-the-drive-thru move is one of my favorite things in the world. Big, BIG fan. Thank you for reading my words and being so generous!!
I am the BIGGEST fan of the band Barenaked Ladies. Like, since 1992, seen them 24 times, met 3 of them fan. They are amazing, they consistently put out excellent albums, and their shows are ALWAYS full of joy and happiness, and always hugely entertaining. Highly recommend!
I LOVE THIS! I am a BIG FAN of EXPRESSING MY LOVE FOR THINGS IN ALL CAPS! I am a big fan of YOU! I am a big fan of tea, Alexander Chee, picture books, people who are earnest, people who love things LOUDLY, people who cry A LOT, beach picnics, oh, and of course winter. I am winter's biggest fan. Also I am a big fan of lots of other things and people and ideas and feelings, like the feeling I get after the first swim of the season and after reading a poem I feel in my whole body. Big fan of words and using lots of them. So much love to you.
You are the big fan who teaches me to be an even bigger fan. I've said it before and I'll say it again - I love the way you love the world.
As someone who cried in the grocery store, at the pharmacy, in the gym, walking down the sidewalk, ON A DATE, in a bar, etc etc etc after their dog died, I get it with this swimmer. I get it so hard. I am a big fan of people who try to understand each other instead of just dismissing someone who takes a different view (for example, someone who cries about their dog in public spaces). I am a big fan of curiosity. I am a big fan of people who say, "I get it" or " tell me more". I am also a big fan of weird, queer books and the people who love them. I am a big fan of trying to let go of preconceived notions. I am a big fan of letting people run their own race. I am a big fan of walking the people we love home.
I had to take a screenshot of this. A Melissa Manifesto and I love every word of it. Thank you!
I am a big fan of this newsletter!!! :)
HEY! Thank you :)
I’m a big fan of you and the way you share your love, admiration, and compassion with so many others. I’m also a big fan of PDA, people who pay for the car behind them in the drive-thru, and kids who try so hard and stick with a problem when it’s tough.
HENNY. This is such a good list. Thank you for reminding me that the pay-for-the-person-behind-you-in-the-drive-thru move is one of my favorite things in the world. Big, BIG fan. Thank you for reading my words and being so generous!!
I am the BIGGEST fan of the band Barenaked Ladies. Like, since 1992, seen them 24 times, met 3 of them fan. They are amazing, they consistently put out excellent albums, and their shows are ALWAYS full of joy and happiness, and always hugely entertaining. Highly recommend!
Oh I love this so much. This is exactly the kind of fandom I am talking about. What joy. Thank you for sharing with me!
Four things I love: herons, horseshoe crabs, the shore at dawn, and family (which includes friends like your mom!) ❤️
I love all of these things too!
Another great article!!
I love the Olympics too!! Swimming , gymnastics and field hockey are my top 3
And omg about the dedication. That would be me ❤️❤️
ahhh I missed the field hockey this time - next time for sure!!
Hopefully USA gets in next time . They don’t always go in but it’s love it!!
I love the idea of bring the Olympic energy to your whole life! I also loved getting to know you this way.
yes!! all about that olympic enthusiasm for our everyday lives! thank you so much for reading