It's time we re-introduced men writing letters to their close and dear friends. So I asked Jacob Summers if he would write a letter for a letter, in the style of old.
Nick Your heartfelt expressionist of your manly love for your friend on arms has triggered the deepest desire to do the same with my beloved Twin brother Bruce. Although twice your age ( 68) you have demonstrated the humility of your convictions of gratefulness and respect we have been acculturated to run away from. It was Jonathan giving David his father’s throne. It was Elijah teaching Elisha. Nick you and Glenn stirred up an honesty and depth rarely heard anymore, and I owe this kind of respect for Bruce, my bullwork neither height nor width nor depth can contain. He is my rock , my friend, my brother G_d graciously has given me. Nick thank you for this.
Douglas—thank you for such kind words back and for taking up the pen to do the same! Let us let love and kindness spread like wildfire, burning away the dry, dead grass and underbrush to allow new growth to replace it.
Thank you for such a heartfelt insight into our guys and so eloquently expressed. In this insane world of toxic " masculinity " it's wonderful to know that real men , who are human beings still exist. Thank you for you and for sharing your humanity with us. ❤️ 💙 💜
I have always felt that there is nothing more manly for a guy to do than to be able to honestly express his emotions for a male friend. It is such a demonstration of strength, honestly and openness. You beautifully captured that vulnerability. Thank you for sharing that with us. You touched many hearts, Nick.
Nick as you know I'm a big supporter. But I'm sorry - how about "men and women writing letters to their close and dear friends". Like the vast numbers of famous female writers of the 18th to 21st centuries. Like Madame de Stael; George Eliot, George Sand, Louisa May Alcott, practically every damn woman who had exceptional correspondence with other great men and women since humans have learned to read and write? Not a good look, Nick, not a good look. I'm sure Ellie would agree.
Thank you for being a part of this journey, Sunny. You have been a rock through these first months and I value the comments you leave on each of my posts. You are such a valued member of this community 🫶🏼🤗
I’m glad you’re here and thank you for these amazing words!
A similar letter for mutual divine masculinity and brotherhood in today’s darkening age will be forthcoming.
Until such time, I love you brother, and your genuine words have brightened my day.
Nick Your heartfelt expressionist of your manly love for your friend on arms has triggered the deepest desire to do the same with my beloved Twin brother Bruce. Although twice your age ( 68) you have demonstrated the humility of your convictions of gratefulness and respect we have been acculturated to run away from. It was Jonathan giving David his father’s throne. It was Elijah teaching Elisha. Nick you and Glenn stirred up an honesty and depth rarely heard anymore, and I owe this kind of respect for Bruce, my bullwork neither height nor width nor depth can contain. He is my rock , my friend, my brother G_d graciously has given me. Nick thank you for this.
Douglas—thank you for such kind words back and for taking up the pen to do the same! Let us let love and kindness spread like wildfire, burning away the dry, dead grass and underbrush to allow new growth to replace it.
Lovely, Nick. Gives me hope for today, not just the future.
You are a mensch Nick!
The male bonding, expressed this way, is so precious and rare.
Thank you for your post,
Thank you for those kind words too—the hope is this can become common, freeing us to feel again.
Thank you for such a heartfelt insight into our guys and so eloquently expressed. In this insane world of toxic " masculinity " it's wonderful to know that real men , who are human beings still exist. Thank you for you and for sharing your humanity with us. ❤️ 💙 💜
I have always felt that there is nothing more manly for a guy to do than to be able to honestly express his emotions for a male friend. It is such a demonstration of strength, honestly and openness. You beautifully captured that vulnerability. Thank you for sharing that with us. You touched many hearts, Nick.
Gorgeous, Nick.
Thank you my friend 🫶🏼
https://substack.com/@morganx/note/c-147935106?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=36ip5l
Looka this purty girl :-)
This is such important work — conversation— for men to get close as brothers in the best sense of the word.
Nick as you know I'm a big supporter. But I'm sorry - how about "men and women writing letters to their close and dear friends". Like the vast numbers of famous female writers of the 18th to 21st centuries. Like Madame de Stael; George Eliot, George Sand, Louisa May Alcott, practically every damn woman who had exceptional correspondence with other great men and women since humans have learned to read and write? Not a good look, Nick, not a good look. I'm sure Ellie would agree.
Thank you for being a part of this journey, Sunny. You have been a rock through these first months and I value the comments you leave on each of my posts. You are such a valued member of this community 🫶🏼🤗
I’m glad you’re here and thank you for these amazing words!