This piece really hit me (and now I’m crying). I also didn’t hit this pandemic wall until late last year and I’ve been in a constant state of anxiety and depression that every else talked about. And of course since the end of this pandemic or at least hope is so close, I feel like it should help lift me out of this anxiety but I only feel like I’m sinking further into it. My therapist tells me to give myself grace and be kind to myself but damn, it’s hard. I’ll give Ted Lasso a try, I don’t know why I’ve resisted it for so long. Thank you for your honesty. I’m so glad your grandma is in remission and I wish her and you all the best.
Ted Lasso changed me and challenged me at a time that I was numbing with other media during the pandemic. Brene Brown’s Unlocking Us pod did an episode with Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt which was great!
I too resisted Ted Lasso after many rave reviews from my BFF and twitter. I watched the first episode and said, this isn't nice...people are mean. And then I said to myself, it's a damn pandemic, you've rewatched all of Gilmore Girls and Friends and movies you've seen a hundred times, you can watch episode 2 and see where it goes. Well, thank god I did, because I LOVE TED LASSO and now I can't wait for season 2. Nice piece, Ira.
Ira, I can’t remember when I started listening to Keep It, the panorama messed w/ all my long/short term memories. I’m just so happy that I started, your life parallels mine in the oddest of ways. This was a pretty profound story and I really was moved reading it! I’m so glad that your grandmother is in remission. And also that you were able to identify your pattern of competition when times are hard. Depression sucks but sometimes it can be a gift. We can slow down, stop, process, emote, and reflect and maybe indulge. Human tings. I hope you are continuing your therapy journey. Mike and Chester were also my inner motivators throughout my angsty youth... and angsty middle adulthood. Doesn’t get no betta.
This is the third time that I read this newsletter, it is so personal to you and somehow feels like it was written to me (to the things/feelings I am dealing with trough this pandemic). Thank you Ira! You made me feel seen and understood.
Hi Ira, thanks for sharing. Was a huge Linkin Park fan in high school too. Love to read through your thoughts and hear them on Keep It. You’re top notch and take care of yourself simply because you deserve it. xo
ok but the way i need a biopic about grandma bobbie
This piece really hit me (and now I’m crying). I also didn’t hit this pandemic wall until late last year and I’ve been in a constant state of anxiety and depression that every else talked about. And of course since the end of this pandemic or at least hope is so close, I feel like it should help lift me out of this anxiety but I only feel like I’m sinking further into it. My therapist tells me to give myself grace and be kind to myself but damn, it’s hard. I’ll give Ted Lasso a try, I don’t know why I’ve resisted it for so long. Thank you for your honesty. I’m so glad your grandma is in remission and I wish her and you all the best.
I loved this. I too, watched Ted Lasso stoned and depressed.
Ted Lasso changed me and challenged me at a time that I was numbing with other media during the pandemic. Brene Brown’s Unlocking Us pod did an episode with Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt which was great!
I too resisted Ted Lasso after many rave reviews from my BFF and twitter. I watched the first episode and said, this isn't nice...people are mean. And then I said to myself, it's a damn pandemic, you've rewatched all of Gilmore Girls and Friends and movies you've seen a hundred times, you can watch episode 2 and see where it goes. Well, thank god I did, because I LOVE TED LASSO and now I can't wait for season 2. Nice piece, Ira.
May be my favorite album ever and now I will revisit. Thank you Ira. ❤️
Ira, I can’t remember when I started listening to Keep It, the panorama messed w/ all my long/short term memories. I’m just so happy that I started, your life parallels mine in the oddest of ways. This was a pretty profound story and I really was moved reading it! I’m so glad that your grandmother is in remission. And also that you were able to identify your pattern of competition when times are hard. Depression sucks but sometimes it can be a gift. We can slow down, stop, process, emote, and reflect and maybe indulge. Human tings. I hope you are continuing your therapy journey. Mike and Chester were also my inner motivators throughout my angsty youth... and angsty middle adulthood. Doesn’t get no betta.
Lovely ❤️
I loved this piece and what I needed to read tonight.
Love how introspective you are. Sending vibes and hope.
I NEEED for this tv show and movie you sold to get made. Stat.
This piece was much needed, Ira. Thank you.
This piece hit really hard for me. Thank you for writing it. It’s such a joy to read your work.
I just binged Ted Lasso too and I was overwhelmed with warm fuzzy feelings. Being a soccer fan made it the icing on the cake.
This is the third time that I read this newsletter, it is so personal to you and somehow feels like it was written to me (to the things/feelings I am dealing with trough this pandemic). Thank you Ira! You made me feel seen and understood.
Hi Ira, thanks for sharing. Was a huge Linkin Park fan in high school too. Love to read through your thoughts and hear them on Keep It. You’re top notch and take care of yourself simply because you deserve it. xo
That was really lovely Ira. I hope you're doing as well as you can with your loss x