1st Responder
Eric RaymondEric Raymond's San Francisco notebook. Found under Sutro Tower for the city beneath the bridge. Ghost sightings, graffiti, familiars & emergencies.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 37 | Subscribers | Read | ericraymond.substack.com |
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Latest Issues
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Redeeming a Writing Practice
(This blog post was written in April, 2021, but I’m reposting it here since a few people have written me about it since then, and I thought it might be helpful to others.)
The Western Alliance
“We have no future because our present is too volatile… We only have risk management. The spinning of the given moment’s scenarios.”
White After Labor Day
When I think of my dead, I think: “I’m so glad they didn’t have to see this shit.”
Rejected for 25 Years
If the internet is to be believed (and increasingly: no), this Friday (7/25/25) marks the 25th anniversary of Don Hertzfeldt’s influential animated film, REJECTED. The 9-minute film bridges a brand of Gen X sneer and the absurdist humor whi...
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From San Francisco. I publish "1st Responder," a notebook of my preoccupations with the city. Author of the novel "Confessions from a Dark Wood." Screenwriter. Manager of STREET FLYER SF, a Substack of flyers posted on the San Francisco streets.
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