Original Date: 2020-06-15 11:05:49 I have not been using this blog because it was intended to be for serious and professional things, but time for a pivot. So onward with new focus. New vigor.

This tweet by Brandon Taylor from May 14, 2020 has stuck with me.

"The most embarrassing thing is being praised for work that is bad by people who think it’s the best you can do."

Updated: 2024-07-24

Not so shockingly the link to the tweet has died, but Brandon Taylor is still on Twitter. And has written some well reviewed books.

"In Brandon Taylor’s latest novel, everything is embarrassing, and he reminds us of it over and over again."

"Shame has arguably been the primary preoccupation of Taylor’s short, but highly acclaimed, fiction oeuvre. "

I guess my second most embarrassing thing is being praised for work that is not that bad, maybe even good.

The shame train raw dogs my senses of hope, and of confidence.