Warmest congratulations and happy anniversary, Matthew! I enjoy and value your writing - as well as the engagement and community that come with it. Eager to see what the coming year will bring!
Congratulations on one year, Matthew! I'm looking forward to year #2; it sounds like a great one! It's an honor to be a member of your community of books, thought, and humanity!
Happy anniversary, Matthew! It’s been great reading your posts, some of the books you’ve discussed, and getting to know you. All the best for the coming year - it sounds like there’s lots of good stuff coming our way. I haven’t voted in the poll as I enjoy all the different things you share.
I am primarily using the Fagles translation with Wilson's as my secondary. Readers are welcome to use any translation they wish that works best for them. I will have an entire essay discussing translations in a few weeks.
I am touched, beyond measure, with the kindness of the recognition in your words. Thank you, Matt. It was a joy to connect on a call and it has been a privilege to follow your journey. Your writing is excellent, of course, but your spirit of curiosity is astonishing. You weave in generosity in the way you share and so it is no surprise at all to see and feel community gathering around you. As someone who has also emerged from long years of Service where the community is already in place and we slide effortlessly into collections of folk cut from the same cloth, I recognise the (healthy) transition to be made, when we start to explore uplifting worlds where folk are united by other things - a love of words, great writers, art, and values we haven’t expressed fully in our ‘world of work’ lives. It takes courage to plunge into those new worlds and to make a mark; humbly, without fanfare, but through consistency, openness and meaningful comment. I admire what you are doing, and I love that you have created a vehicle for the next stage of life. Bravo. Delighted to be walking the road with you. Barrie
Congratulations! I too began on Substack writing weekly essays exactly one year ago. It’s been incredibly rewarding to hold myself to a regular practice. I’ve just finished reading “there are rivers in the sky, “by Elif Shafak and I’m now ready to do a deep dive into all things Gilgamesh. So I completely understand your desire to focus on the Iliad . It will be so fun.
Incredible and inspiring, Matthew! I've loved how your publication has evolved over this past year, and honoured to have been a witness to your growth. You deserve every bit of it. I'm truly grateful to have connected with you through Substack. Your generous heart shows in a myriad of ways, and the way you encourage me and countless others, makes you an invaluable part of my writing life. Congratulations on one year, and I'm excited for whatever comes next for you.
Happy Anniversary Matthew! You've achieved so much in your first year and have some wonderful plans for the future! Contractions! Wishing you an awesome new your to come! 💫
In the survey, I would have chosen a second option as well, "Personal essays about [your] life. Anyway, Happy Anniversary, Matthew!
Thank you Linda. I am glad to have you here.
Happy Anniversary Matthew
Thanks Garry!
Warmest congratulations and happy anniversary, Matthew! I enjoy and value your writing - as well as the engagement and community that come with it. Eager to see what the coming year will bring!
Thanks Hal, glad to have you along for the ride.
Congratulations !
Thanks Maureen.
Congratulations on one year, Matthew! I'm looking forward to year #2; it sounds like a great one! It's an honor to be a member of your community of books, thought, and humanity!
Thanks Don, glad you are here as well.
Happy anniversary, Matthew! It’s been great reading your posts, some of the books you’ve discussed, and getting to know you. All the best for the coming year - it sounds like there’s lots of good stuff coming our way. I haven’t voted in the poll as I enjoy all the different things you share.
Thanks Amanda!
So looking forward to your lifelong learning posts and the Deep Reads Book Club! Will we be using the Emily Wilson translations?
I am primarily using the Fagles translation with Wilson's as my secondary. Readers are welcome to use any translation they wish that works best for them. I will have an entire essay discussing translations in a few weeks.
Happy anniversary, Matthew! It has been a pleasure to connect with you this year. Long may the writing and connectioj continue 😀
Thanks Kate!
I am touched, beyond measure, with the kindness of the recognition in your words. Thank you, Matt. It was a joy to connect on a call and it has been a privilege to follow your journey. Your writing is excellent, of course, but your spirit of curiosity is astonishing. You weave in generosity in the way you share and so it is no surprise at all to see and feel community gathering around you. As someone who has also emerged from long years of Service where the community is already in place and we slide effortlessly into collections of folk cut from the same cloth, I recognise the (healthy) transition to be made, when we start to explore uplifting worlds where folk are united by other things - a love of words, great writers, art, and values we haven’t expressed fully in our ‘world of work’ lives. It takes courage to plunge into those new worlds and to make a mark; humbly, without fanfare, but through consistency, openness and meaningful comment. I admire what you are doing, and I love that you have created a vehicle for the next stage of life. Bravo. Delighted to be walking the road with you. Barrie
Thanks my friend! Appreciate the kind words.
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Congratulations! I too began on Substack writing weekly essays exactly one year ago. It’s been incredibly rewarding to hold myself to a regular practice. I’ve just finished reading “there are rivers in the sky, “by Elif Shafak and I’m now ready to do a deep dive into all things Gilgamesh. So I completely understand your desire to focus on the Iliad . It will be so fun.
Thanks Christine. I haven't read anything by Elif Shafak yet but she is on my list. Enjoy Gilgamesh, it is one of my favorites.
I didn’t realize I could choose only one of the categories in the poll. . I would choose all four.
Incredible and inspiring, Matthew! I've loved how your publication has evolved over this past year, and honoured to have been a witness to your growth. You deserve every bit of it. I'm truly grateful to have connected with you through Substack. Your generous heart shows in a myriad of ways, and the way you encourage me and countless others, makes you an invaluable part of my writing life. Congratulations on one year, and I'm excited for whatever comes next for you.
Many thanks Tiffany.
Happy anniversary! I am so happy for you and I consider it a blessing that Substack has brought us together! Here’s to many more years 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Zina!
Happy Anniversary Matthew! You've achieved so much in your first year and have some wonderful plans for the future! Contractions! Wishing you an awesome new your to come! 💫
Thank you Pamela. All the best!
Happy anniversary, Matthew. It’s been wonderful to read your work these past twelve months. And, I’m excited for the next twelve!
Thanks Victoria. Glad to have you here.
Happy anniversary Matthew!! … and many, many more!
Thanks Tami!