What a beautiful column ! I always look forward to reading them, so funny and interesting. Hope you are feeling much better. Your description of your 80th birthday was lovely- my husband and I drove to Williamsburg only a few hours from our home, stayed at a nice BnB, had dinner and held hands at King’s Arms, one of the historic taverns there. One of my many memories 52 years together so I can really appreciate your beautiful story of watching the foxes and holding hands with your wife.
I hope you feel better soon. It seems selfish of me to say, when you are feeling so poorly, but I need you to continue sharing your many talents! So, take your medication, drink lots of water, rest and remember you are loved.
I’m always curious if older entertainers continue to put themselves through the grueling task of airplane travel and shoddy lodging with nasty restaurant meals to keep performing because they love getting in front of a room of fans and receiving the affirmation or because their talent agent didn’t represent them smartly earlier in their careers, or their divorce settlements also went poorly or their kids rehab expenses have wiped out the checkbook balance. I hope your situation is loving the fans and hearing them cheer your performance.
As a “shifty” Olson, we miss you! Good luck with the COVID. I, too, got COVID fir the first time this summer after spending a week with our son and his 20-something buddies. Love this column and happy to subscribe.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your writings, and story telling abilities reminds me of my Father. He was born in 1902 in Northern Minnesota. He never wrote a story in his life, his pencil was in use only when marking boards and measuring his latest building project. He however was the most wonderful weaver of tall tales and folklore. He could spin tales full of blizzards and wolfs, keeping me entertained and enthralled while he worked. I think before people had television and screens, they needed story tellers and he earned his spot at every dinner table. I absolutely love and adore all of your writings and adventures. So get well quickly and get back to your lovely wife. The world needs you.
Get well soon! I just caught my first (hopefully last) case of Covid this past Sunday, despite being fully vaccinated and boosted and the fact that I stubbornly wear my mask everywhere. Fortunately, it seems to be a very mild case (my doc says that's probably because of the vaccine). Even more fortunately, it seems to have given my husband and 86 year old father-in-law a pass - they're both healthy still. My doctor said I'm too young for Paxlovid, but she said it's pretty good stuff - I hope it makes short work of your Covid! Get plenty of fluids in and get lots of rest... my doctor also recommends zinc and vitamin C to speed things along.
My husband just asked me if I was reading Garrison again. He saw me smiling.
Lovely
I hope you feel better.
Sorry about the case of COVID. Did you get vaccinated with the latest booster?
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you, you make a dark December morning almost as hopeful as one in June. And please, take care….we (I) need you.
What a beautiful column ! I always look forward to reading them, so funny and interesting. Hope you are feeling much better. Your description of your 80th birthday was lovely- my husband and I drove to Williamsburg only a few hours from our home, stayed at a nice BnB, had dinner and held hands at King’s Arms, one of the historic taverns there. One of my many memories 52 years together so I can really appreciate your beautiful story of watching the foxes and holding hands with your wife.
Reflecting all the previous comments. Garrison thank you for the light and joy you bring. It was so good to see you in New York again!
I hope you feel better soon. It seems selfish of me to say, when you are feeling so poorly, but I need you to continue sharing your many talents! So, take your medication, drink lots of water, rest and remember you are loved.
I’m always curious if older entertainers continue to put themselves through the grueling task of airplane travel and shoddy lodging with nasty restaurant meals to keep performing because they love getting in front of a room of fans and receiving the affirmation or because their talent agent didn’t represent them smartly earlier in their careers, or their divorce settlements also went poorly or their kids rehab expenses have wiped out the checkbook balance. I hope your situation is loving the fans and hearing them cheer your performance.
My dear GK, I hope you’ve escaped Ft. “L” somehow, but if not, please raise your hand and I’ll bring you some rhubarb pie! Darn that COVID!
PS, I’m actually recovering from my latest booster, a mild reaction but I sleep a lot. So I can pass you the pie and not worry too much. 😁
As a “shifty” Olson, we miss you! Good luck with the COVID. I, too, got COVID fir the first time this summer after spending a week with our son and his 20-something buddies. Love this column and happy to subscribe.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your writings, and story telling abilities reminds me of my Father. He was born in 1902 in Northern Minnesota. He never wrote a story in his life, his pencil was in use only when marking boards and measuring his latest building project. He however was the most wonderful weaver of tall tales and folklore. He could spin tales full of blizzards and wolfs, keeping me entertained and enthralled while he worked. I think before people had television and screens, they needed story tellers and he earned his spot at every dinner table. I absolutely love and adore all of your writings and adventures. So get well quickly and get back to your lovely wife. The world needs you.
Get well soon! I just caught my first (hopefully last) case of Covid this past Sunday, despite being fully vaccinated and boosted and the fact that I stubbornly wear my mask everywhere. Fortunately, it seems to be a very mild case (my doc says that's probably because of the vaccine). Even more fortunately, it seems to have given my husband and 86 year old father-in-law a pass - they're both healthy still. My doctor said I'm too young for Paxlovid, but she said it's pretty good stuff - I hope it makes short work of your Covid! Get plenty of fluids in and get lots of rest... my doctor also recommends zinc and vitamin C to speed things along.
Feel better! But what a lovely read (and song) to start my day. Thanks, GK!