Joe Bunting

I’m a fan…

I sent my dad the link to Seth’s reaction to my blog (see Thanks Seth). Here is his reaction:

Hey Joe,I read the comments of Seth Barnes. Honestly, I don’t have time to blog or even to read blogs. But I read this and his post of your comments. I’ve been praying for you Son… and today on the way to the office I had this idea that what you are likely to become is totally not like what I would expect or pick for you.

I am reminded of great artists and how they build a body of work and at the time they are doing the work, much of it trivial and wasted, a moment comes and the abstract and small becomes something incredible. We all build this body of work and only a few moments really stand out as being special. But I like the way you are preparing; your blog is complex, thoughtful and sincere. You have good intellectual gifts and an emotional touch that helps you connect. I am proud of you son.

I like Seth Barnes’ comments about the artist and agree. I was discouraged as a young singer because so few wanted to hear me sing; I rarely felt encouraged. Nowhere has this been truer than at church. But an artist must do the right to left thing… it is an imperative, rather than a choice (”I have to write!”), and I think and what separates an artist from an amateur. I could write on and on here.

I’m a fan…

Love,
Dad

It’s hard to be in the world. These words are Eucharist to me Dad, sustenance for the long race ahead.

Thanks for being a fan.

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