Your column shook me today. I passingly knew Michael at the University of Montana during grad school Ran into him at a bookshop in Boise during the brief time he lived in Idaho. He was so kind and gracious. We were not friends, but I always admired him, and remember him telling me about the publishing startup he was working on. I was so impressed with his dedication to getting people's writing out there. He certainly honored the craft. Going to reread his book as a way of honoring him. Thanks for sharing.
So much heart and truth here.
Your column shook me today. I passingly knew Michael at the University of Montana during grad school Ran into him at a bookshop in Boise during the brief time he lived in Idaho. He was so kind and gracious. We were not friends, but I always admired him, and remember him telling me about the publishing startup he was working on. I was so impressed with his dedication to getting people's writing out there. He certainly honored the craft. Going to reread his book as a way of honoring him. Thanks for sharing.