Sars Speaks

Sarah D. Bunting - Sars, as she is known to those who are addicted to the wonderful website televisionwithoutpity.com - is an exquisitely articulate writer who has just posted a stirring, thoughtful, and entertaining essay on why Americans (well, everybody who lives in a democracy, but they're the ones with the pending election) need to vote. It ought to be required reading for anyone who thinks "there's no point".

One of the things I love about "the internets" is the reassurance I get from finding truly gifted, amazing writers. I feel comforted that there are still some pretty frigging smart people out there, despite society's constant reminders to the contrary.

To the right, in the link I set up to Tomato Nation, I say that Sars "sometimes makes me feel guilty for pretending to be a writer." She doesn't do it intentionally, of course. But when I read the best of her work, I realize just how far away I am from being as good as I want to be at this whole thing.

Which is not bad, I suppose. Robert Browning said: "A man's reach should exceed his grasp; else what's a heaven for?"

But does she have to be so damn young?

Comments

[Laura]

Taking your advice as usual, I headed over to Tomato Nation to check out Sara's blogidocio. Midway into her "mole" story, a solid grin began forming on my face, errupting into gales of laughter. ok, so it wasnt a funny topic, but the way she described it was hilarious! I bookmarked her site on the spot. Dave Barry is taking a one year break.. and I personally invite Sara to take his place. ;)
Enjoy the rest of your trip, i'm so glad you dont have a "real" job. :)

[Nils]

For some truly rivetting writing from Sars, set aside some time, get yourself a cup of coffee (or whatever), and go here in her archives:

http://www.tomatonation.com/thouart.shtml

When I finished reading this piece, I was emotionally numb. It's the best first-person writing I've read on this pivotal event, ever. Period. I go back and read it sometimes, just to drown in the words and images and emotions.