Moving is awesome, highs and lows smashed into a tiny frame of time.
There was a great piece in The Atlantic (Stuck in Place) about how moving frequently used to be at the core of the American character. We prided ourselves on the opportunity and challenges that came with it. There was even a national holiday for it - Moving Day. We’ve lost a lot of that mobility but the message behind it still stands.
“We are a migratory people and we flourish best when we make an occasional change of base”
Couldn’t agree more, glad to see you’re keeping the spirit alive. Best of luck with the new scenery, cheers.
Nice. I used to do exactly same routine but just running through the cities, getting familiar, spotting the places. Hong Kong, Fukuoka, Singapore, Sydney etc. Unfortunately stopped drinking, and no longer run, but coffee shops and long walks still produce the results.
I’m currently a senior living in the co-ops at UC Berkeley, and I would love to hang out and show you around the campus if you would like to come over! Would be very cool to meet a Substack person in real life. Lmk.
Love this sort of post.
So what was Fred's answer to how he can represent guilty clients?
Still waiting for the answer, Jack :)
Poor boy coffee at rampant is a fun weekend walk to check out
The best solution for fear of flying I have heard is to take flying lessons.
Hi Jack,
I retired from formal work recently.
I look forwards to see what you going to experience in your new life.
Best wishes from the other city with an iconic bridge, Vancouver, BC.
You are proof that you can write about whatever you want and be successful. I loved this story. You would definitely be a great fiction writer
Huge compliment, thank you!
Thank you the real Jack Raines. I will go to him immediately because I trust you and you are the real Jack Raines.
Loved reading this! Wish I’d discovered this when you were in NY. Hope you like living in SF!
This is a great post! I did something similar last week. I shared the conversations I had while traveling. I hope you enjoy living in SF!
Transitions are interesting times.
Moving is awesome, highs and lows smashed into a tiny frame of time.
There was a great piece in The Atlantic (Stuck in Place) about how moving frequently used to be at the core of the American character. We prided ourselves on the opportunity and challenges that came with it. There was even a national holiday for it - Moving Day. We’ve lost a lot of that mobility but the message behind it still stands.
“We are a migratory people and we flourish best when we make an occasional change of base”
Couldn’t agree more, glad to see you’re keeping the spirit alive. Best of luck with the new scenery, cheers.
Nice added Perry’s on my list to try
Nice. I used to do exactly same routine but just running through the cities, getting familiar, spotting the places. Hong Kong, Fukuoka, Singapore, Sydney etc. Unfortunately stopped drinking, and no longer run, but coffee shops and long walks still produce the results.
Hello Jack,
I’m currently a senior living in the co-ops at UC Berkeley, and I would love to hang out and show you around the campus if you would like to come over! Would be very cool to meet a Substack person in real life. Lmk.
-Justin Williams