Well, I don't necessarily disagree... but the concept of time is so different to me. I don't know why people make Time the villian. I see time as a witness - not a judge. As a companion - not a countdown. Time is not a threat. Being able to reflect back and see all that you have done.... and yes your children, grown-grown. Beautifully and brilliant. I think it's TIME that makes this all bearable. My hope is that the future is better, brighter and we get out of this moment. I look forward to time passing already. I want us out of this moment and onto the next -- yeah, I see Time as a friend. I really do.
What a beautiful essay Eddie! For those of us blessed to be parents and grandparents, this piece was pure joy to read.
Yes there is joy in this world and in our lives and no one cam rob us of that. Hold close to the joy- it is a lifeline in times such as these. Blessings and peace.
Thanks for reminding us of why we care and what we care about. And what is it, I wonder, if it's not all the forms of love we've given, those we've taken, and the shining thread of our common evolution toward a more loving, caring society. Here's hope and a prayer for your son, and all of our children, as they move forward with courage.
The one thing that all governments are all about is to keep public order, so that all things can run as best they can to keep the public mood stable[for if it isnt, then all can be burnt to pieces in the disorder that follows]...regardless of whether the government is a lefty european country or whether its governed by the far right, this is the priority of the government above all....and when the government cant/will not fulfil this role, then public sentiment will spiral out of control with inevitable results...but who is to blame for the government spiralling out of control?
Sadly most of the blame would be on the very public that voted them into office :(
This moment at the White House Correspondents' dinner is a chilling confirmation of the "simmering violence" you described. Watching guests hide under tables while the cameras are still rolling is a visceral look at how thin the veil of stability actually is. But the most revealing part is how the aftermath is already being weaponized to frame a narrative of impact and martyrdom. When a shooting is immediately converted into political capital, it shows that the "sound" isn't just the gunfire—it is the calculated noise that follows to drown out the reality of the chaos.
This exploitation of the moment fits into a larger pattern of using crisis to justify more exclusion and more control. We see it in the way security concerns are used to fast-track "walled palaces" while the safety of the average neighborhood is left to "simmer" without resources. It is a dangerous rhythm where the spectacle of violence becomes the primary tool for those in power to claim they are the only ones who can restore order, even as they dismantle the very structures meant to protect everyone.
I have been documenting how these high-profile ruptures are used to distract from the systematic shifts happening in the background—the layoffs, the museum purges, and the erosion of representation. The "stunned disbelief" we feel in these moments is exactly what allows for the most drastic policy changes to slip through unnoticed. We have to look past the smoke of the shooting to see what is actually being moved on the chess board while the country is distracted by the sound.
That was so personal and so beautiful. You described loving your child as you both get older so very well. I feel every word. I've had those same emotions. Thank you. I am so glad that you have a substack, you are one of my favorite people to listen to.
Hey have you thought about doing your own podcast? You have so much knowledge about this moment we are experiencing. You voice is needed in the podcast space.
Thank you for sharing your very personal experience and it does indeed bring love and light to those who read it.
Well, I don't necessarily disagree... but the concept of time is so different to me. I don't know why people make Time the villian. I see time as a witness - not a judge. As a companion - not a countdown. Time is not a threat. Being able to reflect back and see all that you have done.... and yes your children, grown-grown. Beautifully and brilliant. I think it's TIME that makes this all bearable. My hope is that the future is better, brighter and we get out of this moment. I look forward to time passing already. I want us out of this moment and onto the next -- yeah, I see Time as a friend. I really do.
Beautifully said! I wake up many mornings and say "Oh, I get one more day - yeahh!"! Yes, time is a "companion" filled with possibilities!
So beautiful a reminder that the love is what lingers. Thank you.
What a beautiful essay Eddie! For those of us blessed to be parents and grandparents, this piece was pure joy to read.
Yes there is joy in this world and in our lives and no one cam rob us of that. Hold close to the joy- it is a lifeline in times such as these. Blessings and peace.
Thanks for reminding us of why we care and what we care about. And what is it, I wonder, if it's not all the forms of love we've given, those we've taken, and the shining thread of our common evolution toward a more loving, caring society. Here's hope and a prayer for your son, and all of our children, as they move forward with courage.
The one thing that all governments are all about is to keep public order, so that all things can run as best they can to keep the public mood stable[for if it isnt, then all can be burnt to pieces in the disorder that follows]...regardless of whether the government is a lefty european country or whether its governed by the far right, this is the priority of the government above all....and when the government cant/will not fulfil this role, then public sentiment will spiral out of control with inevitable results...but who is to blame for the government spiralling out of control?
Sadly most of the blame would be on the very public that voted them into office :(
This moment at the White House Correspondents' dinner is a chilling confirmation of the "simmering violence" you described. Watching guests hide under tables while the cameras are still rolling is a visceral look at how thin the veil of stability actually is. But the most revealing part is how the aftermath is already being weaponized to frame a narrative of impact and martyrdom. When a shooting is immediately converted into political capital, it shows that the "sound" isn't just the gunfire—it is the calculated noise that follows to drown out the reality of the chaos.
This exploitation of the moment fits into a larger pattern of using crisis to justify more exclusion and more control. We see it in the way security concerns are used to fast-track "walled palaces" while the safety of the average neighborhood is left to "simmer" without resources. It is a dangerous rhythm where the spectacle of violence becomes the primary tool for those in power to claim they are the only ones who can restore order, even as they dismantle the very structures meant to protect everyone.
I have been documenting how these high-profile ruptures are used to distract from the systematic shifts happening in the background—the layoffs, the museum purges, and the erosion of representation. The "stunned disbelief" we feel in these moments is exactly what allows for the most drastic policy changes to slip through unnoticed. We have to look past the smoke of the shooting to see what is actually being moved on the chess board while the country is distracted by the sound.
That was so personal and so beautiful. You described loving your child as you both get older so very well. I feel every word. I've had those same emotions. Thank you. I am so glad that you have a substack, you are one of my favorite people to listen to.
Hey have you thought about doing your own podcast? You have so much knowledge about this moment we are experiencing. You voice is needed in the podcast space.
What a blessing to have you as a Father, daddy, dad and pops. 💛