My favorite thing about this newsletter is that it is full of interesting ideas. It feels conversational and never promotional. So much of what I see online feels like it's a part of this unstoppable capitalism/consumerism. The Contender is a quiet rebellion! I look forward to it each week.
Congratulations, good sir! It has been a beautiful corner of the online world to step into. I thank you. Also, congratulations on another fantastic book, The Believer, finished it back in June.
Very thankful for your writing, David! It’s been a blessing to get to read it once a week. Something I really appreciate about The Contender, and really all of your stuff, is the lack of political discourse. In a day and age where it dominates the public sphere, it’s pleasant to be able to go to a little corner of the internet and connect with others over the little things in life rather than focusing on our differences. Well done sir!
Congratulations, David. A terrific platform, made so by your wonderful stories, recommendations and sense of adventure and style. And really enjoy Q&A sessions, and your sincere attention to what is on the minds of your readers. Bravo.
Congratulations, David! I have loved reading and following along. Now if we could only get you down to Athens for a game in the fall, maybe we could change your opinions on college football. You would be welcome in the Classic City any time. Cheers!
My favorite thing about this newsletter is that it is full of interesting ideas. It feels conversational and never promotional. So much of what I see online feels like it's a part of this unstoppable capitalism/consumerism. The Contender is a quiet rebellion! I look forward to it each week.
Thanks Jenn. The quiet rebellion--love it!
Congratulations, good sir! It has been a beautiful corner of the online world to step into. I thank you. Also, congratulations on another fantastic book, The Believer, finished it back in June.
Thanks David! Appreciate it.
Very thankful for your writing, David! It’s been a blessing to get to read it once a week. Something I really appreciate about The Contender, and really all of your stuff, is the lack of political discourse. In a day and age where it dominates the public sphere, it’s pleasant to be able to go to a little corner of the internet and connect with others over the little things in life rather than focusing on our differences. Well done sir!
Thanks Ben!
I'm two years in and you always brighten my day with your musings,
Thanks Mick!
Congratulations, David. A terrific platform, made so by your wonderful stories, recommendations and sense of adventure and style. And really enjoy Q&A sessions, and your sincere attention to what is on the minds of your readers. Bravo.
Thanks Trip!
Truly one of my very favorite places on the internet. Thank you.
Thank you!
Congratulations, David. Love your work.
Thanks Chris!
If it’s a community of civil people contending for civility, hooray! All in!
By the way, I really enjoyed The Believer—already been gifted.
I appreciate the range of topics you bring, your voice, and the pocket of sanity on the internet that the Contender brings! Congrats on four years!
Thanks Jared!
I certainly do enjoy the questions/answers and the banter of the podcast. It has raised my appreciation for a well designed pen.
Ha! Thanks!
Congratulations, David! Great to see you in Manchester. Tight lines.
Thanks! That wine was amazing!
Congratulations! I really enjoy the newsletter and podcast. Well done.
Thanks Brian!
Congratulations, David! I have loved reading and following along. Now if we could only get you down to Athens for a game in the fall, maybe we could change your opinions on college football. You would be welcome in the Classic City any time. Cheers!
Ha! Thanks. Definitely trying to get in some SEC this year.
Keep up the wonderful work, David. You really have created something special.
Thanks Grant! Appreciate it!
Cheers! Thanks for doing what you do and doing it so well!
Thanks Paul!
Bravo! Onward and upward, as your Grandfather Coggins used to say.
Thanks Dad!