Comments for Ben McKeown

Comment on Morning in Mid-September by Phonda

Phonda — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:45:57 +0000

Ben i just can’t find the words… the is so beautiful! Reminds me of why I love you!

Comment on Morning in Mid-September by Katya

Katya — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:36:16 +0000

beautiful.

Comment on Revelations and Such by Armelle

Armelle — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:50:05 +0000

You write very well.

Comment on Revelations and Such by GinnySkal

GinnySkal — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:10:09 +0000

Ben,
I truly identify with your post. Journalism has got me down in a bad way as of late. It’s increasingly frustrating, and I hate that it’s a reality that I may soon have to leave the only career I’ve wanted since I was a teenager. When you’re that passionate about something, it stings when it begins to fall apart. Couple that with pay cuts and rising living expenses and tons of negativity in the workplace, and it’s hard to carry on. But you’re absolutely right about taking more time for the small things. Every day I get to see the sun set on my drive home, and I ALWAYS stop processing these life thoughts and let myself focus on its beauty. I think I need to do more though. I need to go camping! Thanks for the thoughtful post.

Comment on Revelations and Such by Ben

Ben — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:39:29 +0000

All so true, Nate. Thanks for the reminders. Hope you’re well.

Comment on Revelations and Such by Ben

Ben — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:38:13 +0000

Robert, thanks a bunch for your comment. I am fascinated by the idea that writing actually allows us to access a totally different part of our brains. Incredibly interesting.

All the best to you.

Comment on Revelations and Such by Nate

Nate — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:44:04 +0000

IMHO, one of the things that is highly valued in our country is comfort. And like anything we are used to, people get really upset when its messed with at all. I’m not saying people shouldn’t be nervous about losing their job or an uncertain future - that stuff is real. But according to God’s promises, we shouldn’t be anxious about anything, but in all things make our concerns known to God - so that the peace that passes all understanding can dwell in our hearts. I often meditate on that passage - which powerfully counteracts the cacophony of fearful voices.

I agree with you Ben, that this is a time to remember priorities. To remember that money (or comfort) never equates to happiness.

@Bob - that brain lighting up thing is really interesting. It must have something to do with tapping into the creative, non-analytical side of the brain. As a photographer myself, I find it hard to tap into that side when shooting - maybe I should try writing before I go to an assignment!

Comment on Revelations and Such by robert dickman

robert dickman — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:26:30 +0000

I appreciate your transparency and I found comfort and a little more ease when I read your blog. Although the struggle is real for both of us it is mitigated at least for me by knowing I am not alone. I also liked your revelation about your process of writing. Its more finding than creation. That’s great-Thanks

My friends in neuro-science tell me that that when people write a different part of the brain lights up then when they speak. Perhaps writing can offer a deeper integration of thought, emotion and action.

Bob

Comment on 4:19 AM. by Revelations and Such at Ben McKeown

Revelations and Such at Ben McKeown — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:54:45 +0000

[...] writing for me isn’t so much about creating as it is about finding. (More about that here.) So when I found this little nugget, it marked somewhat of a revelation for me. I’ve [...]

Comment on Seeing Stories by jerry robbins

jerry robbins — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:11:09 +0000

i happened to search for ‘floyd gragg’ and found your picture of him. he taught me to play bluegrass. i dont think you’ve **really** been to the blue ridge mountains until you’ve met floyd. he’s the real thing

Comment on Your coffee, our dreams by Michelle Ress

Michelle Ress — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:52:01 +0000

Nice poetry, nice photography

Comment on I knew by Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:50:02 +0000

nice writing!

Comment on Update & A Few (Overdue) Predictions by Nate

Nate — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:54:58 +0000

Ben, LOVE that huddle shot! I miss shooting UNC basketball (but not the grind of it)!

Go Heels!

Comment on Change Awakens by Kaitlin

Kaitlin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:01:20 +0000

Absolutely wonderful. I’m so incredibly honored to be a part of this America. Saw a picture today in my photo class of Sasha Obama giving her dad a thumbs up next to the podium after he was sworn in. =]

Comment on Change Awakens by Nate

Nate — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:49:26 +0000

I enjoyed reading your play by play thoughts. While I personally don’t put faith in politics to save us, I do feel much more at peace and unified with my fellow americans. I think the effect that the feeling of hope and unity will have on our country cannot be underestimated.