someone who gets it
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-seven years and one million words
Toronto, 2014.07.09
When you're lost in the midst of a dissertation, it's enormously helpful to meet someone who understands you. I met with such a person today, who not only understood what I was talking about (despite its esoteric nature), but was able to offer some advice and encouragement. It makes a big difference.