In which "Hamilton" continues to save my sanity

[rachelmanija]

If it wasn't for Hamilton, I would never have read Aaron Burr's journal. It continues to charm and delight; I will post more excerpts later. Like the entire last week and, for that matter, last eight months, today has been almost entirely taken up with medical stuff. I just got back from seeing one doctor and have to go do a test right now, which

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[melebeth]

I love that you're sharing. I also spent half of a client session discussing Hamilton with said client, who it is also saving :)

[rachelmanija]

My own therapist has been hearing quite a lot about Hamilton - I wonder if this is happening to therapists nationwide? Someone will probably write a paper eventually.

[melebeth]

I almost want to do it, but I am going to resist!

[rachelmanija]

Why resist? You could ask your client's permission. Do not throw away your shot!

I'd give you permission to use my experiences as a client too. They'd be second-hand, but I have a good memory and I assume my therapist has notes.

[melebeth]

Mostly because I am so completely over committed at this point. My brain is barely managing to find time for the writing and research it gets paid to do. That said, I might stick this on the back burner and see how I feel once I'm no longer teaching for the semester.

[wordsofastory]

There was an amazing article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday, about how not having seen Hamilton is making politicans nervous that they're being left out of discussions:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-worse-than-getting-shot-by-aaron-burr-not-having-seen-hamilton-1457298388