We share a love of many things—truth, adventure, wild nature, place—and love. I feel warm, enlivened—and spellbound, even—by your direct transmission of philosophy to your son in this piece Latham. Thank you for leading us into the unknown!
You are right that Big Sky country demands a certain idealism. Hard to be a postmodernist there. Really appreciate these reminders that our reach ought to exceed our grasp, that kids need to be challenged, not coddled, that even building something is more about the care with each rivet than the ultimate shape. Glad to be walking this road with you.
Beautiful piece, Latham. I love the format of a letter to your son. Poignant. Got the emotions flowing. Loved this: "Every time we play with mathematics, laugh at some joke in our history book, or read a great story, we’re following in the tradition of searching for truth. Not your truth or my truth, but a universal truth."
Yes: Universal truths, as expressed in myth and literature, have always bound us, from Homer to now. I hope we shift beyond the myopic ideological capture in our moment now.
Good stuff, my friend. Proud to be in the series with you.
What a way to kick off our series, Latham! I love how much intention and purpose you're putting into the unique way you're educating your son. And it's also clear that you're not trying to force him into a specific worldview.
Thanks Lyle. I love doing this. I wonder about the boy he'll continue becoming, and the struggle between guiding him and letting him find his own way is real.
Thank you for this! You and your son are so fortunate to have each other! What grand adventures, guided by hard-earned life experience and a coherent philosophy of life. Cheering you both on!
We share a love of many things—truth, adventure, wild nature, place—and love. I feel warm, enlivened—and spellbound, even—by your direct transmission of philosophy to your son in this piece Latham. Thank you for leading us into the unknown!
Thank you Bowen. This was a pleasure to write. It was a great topic and felt very poignant. I can't wait to see what we all produce.
You are right that Big Sky country demands a certain idealism. Hard to be a postmodernist there. Really appreciate these reminders that our reach ought to exceed our grasp, that kids need to be challenged, not coddled, that even building something is more about the care with each rivet than the ultimate shape. Glad to be walking this road with you.
Thanks Josh. I'm glad to be walking this road with you as well. It continues to be an honor.
Beautiful piece, Latham. I love the format of a letter to your son. Poignant. Got the emotions flowing. Loved this: "Every time we play with mathematics, laugh at some joke in our history book, or read a great story, we’re following in the tradition of searching for truth. Not your truth or my truth, but a universal truth."
Yes: Universal truths, as expressed in myth and literature, have always bound us, from Homer to now. I hope we shift beyond the myopic ideological capture in our moment now.
Good stuff, my friend. Proud to be in the series with you.
Thanks Michael. I really loved that part when it came out. Myth, truth, beauty. They're all more powerful than another ideological fight.
Proud to be writing with you too.
What a way to kick off our series, Latham! I love how much intention and purpose you're putting into the unique way you're educating your son. And it's also clear that you're not trying to force him into a specific worldview.
Thanks Lyle. I love doing this. I wonder about the boy he'll continue becoming, and the struggle between guiding him and letting him find his own way is real.
Thank you for this! You and your son are so fortunate to have each other! What grand adventures, guided by hard-earned life experience and a coherent philosophy of life. Cheering you both on!
Thank you Hal. I deeply appreciate it. We are both pretty lucky, although I think I'm luckier than him.
Wow!!!!! what a great piece. He is one Fortunate kid I must say.