Comments on: Hard-Core Oneler: Dick Proenneke

By: Traveling Saver

Traveling Saver — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:31:01 +0000

Thanks for posting. This book inspired me to plan a 2013 AK getaway.

By: The Promised Butt-Post « Onely: Single and Happy

The Promised Butt-Post « Onely: Single and Happy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:03:35 +0000

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By: Hard Core Onelers: Dick Proenneke (part 2) « Onely: Single and Happy

Hard Core Onelers: Dick Proenneke (part 2) « Onely: Single and Happy — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:54:41 +0000

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By: Special K

Special K — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:09:58 +0000

I completely am humbled by people who pursue their passions…my instructions for living life (aka Mary Oliver) Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It. Thanks for sharing

By: Singlutionary

Singlutionary — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:04:20 +0000

This is fascinating! Thank you so much!

Also, because this man was also making a movie of his experience, there is another social element to his solitude: the relationship between the story and the storyteller. The story takes on a life of its own and becomes a companion in a way. This happens to writers of all walks of life and it happens to filmmakers too. The camera is another voice, another person, another set of eyes and ears.

I think we’re better off having a badass Hard Core Oneler like this in the world!