Sundman figures it out!

Sundman figures it out! explores diverse life experiences spanning various professions, cultures, and locations through personal stories and reflections. It delves into themes of identity, memory, spirituality, technology, existential inquiries, and historical legacies, offering a meditative look at the complexities of life and the quest for understanding.

Personal Reflections Cultural Identity Memory and History Spirituality and Religion Technology and Society Existential Questions Storytelling and Narrative Life Experiences

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When I Got Knifed

117 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
📚 Literature Memoir Short Stories Fiction Novels Book promotion
  1. The author shared a story about being confronted by a knife-wielding assailant and how he managed to defend himself.
  2. The author reflected on experiences during the dot-com era and how a particular website played a role in spreading rumors about failing companies.
  3. Personal anecdotes about travels, encounters, weightlifting, and book promotions were seamlessly woven into the storytelling.

Albert, unforgotten

157 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
📚 Literature Personal Story Friendship Nostalgia Books Novel writing
  1. The author reminisces about the life of his childhood best friend, Albert, who was tragically murdered in Atlantic City.
  2. Albert was a unique and focused individual, with a deep interest in topics like history, philosophy, and stamp collecting.
  3. Despite their close friendship throughout childhood, the author and Albert drifted apart during their college years, and the tragic news of Albert's death came as a shock years later.

What's the frequency, Tom?

176 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Stories Art Mystery Technology History
  1. The author shares personal stories and reflections from different points in their life, highlighting moments of realization and connection.
  2. The importance of intuition, symbols, and signs in guiding life choices and experiences.
  3. Reflecting on the interconnectedness of experiences and the mysteries of life.

A Scared Firefighter up in the Bucket, part one

137 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Writing Culture Technology Philosophy
  1. The author shares a personal story of being a scared firefighter in a bucket during a fire incident.
  2. The essay touches on the author's experience as a firefighter, encounters with AI technologies, and memories of philosophical discussions.
  3. The narrative combines elements of fear, existential pondering, and the author's personal reflections on life and mortality.

Easy Was

98 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. The author shares personal stories of attending to family emergencies and reflecting on life's profound experiences.
  2. The writing style blends medical emergencies, personal reflections, and storytelling.
  3. The story aims to weave personal history into a coherent narrative, rewarding close reading and reflection.