Random Love (anti-rants)
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I have a Parkinson's patient, just a few years older than me. A total film nerd, like me. Every time he comes to see me, we chat about old movies. In the 90s, he was a big name in marketing at Warner Germany.
He knows about my love for Robin Williams, and once he commented on the photo of Oliver Sacks I have hanging in my office, and we talked about 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife...' and 'Awakenings'.
Last week he came by and said he wanted to give me something, and that I should accept it because he had two of it. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given it to me. It was an original poster of 'Awakenings' (German version) from 1990. And it's signed by Robin Williams!!!
I
almosthad tears in my eyes. Now the framed poster hangs in my living room.
Sorry for all the reflections, but I couldn't do better.
si tacuisses
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wow. that is amazing!
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@endo What a beautiful gift.
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@endo that’s a fantastic story and speaks volumes for the empathy you have and relationships you have developed with your patients. Really heartwarming.
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@endo absolutely amazing, and agree with @IrishHeart - you must be giving so much more to this patient than you know
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Nothing new or original, but @Jord's remark about the super fast shipping reinforced my conviction on what makes Iron Heart so amazing. The quality of the clothing is fantastic, the fabrics, the attention to detail, but what makes Iron Heart truly special is the incredible Iron Heart Crew and the superb customer service they deliver to us. Thanks guys and much love to all of you! Here's hoping for a beer or two at an event in the not too distant future (Hamburg,
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@Giles My pleasure Giles.
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Sending love and concern to Japan and those impacted by the snow.
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Random love:
I’ve had shoes that I’ve worn about every day for 12+ years and was proud of, despite holes and wear.
I’ve had a warm sweatshirt that I wore whenever it was cold and was embarrassed of because it was my only one and people would make remarks and notice its wear.
And many things in between.I can’t help but look in my closet and identify with the things I see. What stories are being told and how those stories make me feel.
Recently, I’ve begun a tradition of having my 2.5 year old son pick out my shirt for the day. He has his favorites and gets excited to see me wear certain things. For him, what I put on is part of what makes me his dad.
There’s something to be said for a closet, not a style, that you’re known for. I miss that old sweatshirt.Thank you IH for helping me connect with my wardrobe in a meaningful way. Getting better with age is something we can all hope for.
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@corralitos sounds like you have some gratitude for where your life is now and how far you've come. It sounds strange, but now that you've mentioned it, I can look in my closet and see how much my life has changed. I remember in grad school lusting after this RMC sweatshirt or when I was in the parking lot outside one of my first gigs trying to find an IH spring flannel that just dropped for cheaper than the IH website because I couldn't afford it...I'd try hunting around all these Japanese sites to see if I could find the right shirt for cheaper. Now that flannel is lined up alongside many others that I bought retail when they dropped from IH. So yeah, I can see your point. It seems silly, but I am grateful that my life is comfortable enough, with my family's needs met, that I can put some money towards my hobbies.
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