Ernest Comes Home

Recently, Lory and I went to see a talk by Ernest Thompson. Even if you don’t recognize the name, there is a good chance you know at least one writing job of his; he wrote On Golden Pond. He has done so much more though. If you want to check out his career, put aside a little time. It will take a while.

Ernest’s event, to promote his first novel, The Book of Maps, was at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland where Lory and I both live, work, and, of course, do our podcast. It was a homecoming for Ernest who lived here until he graduated from Westminster High School. A number of very supportive classmates and teachers were in the audience.

Ernest was accompanied on his trip by his Academy Award from On Golden Pond. His Oscar often travels with him, and is sought out by people looking to have their picture taken with the trophy.

Ernest kept an attentive audience laughing as he shared stories of his life. He thinks of himself as a storyteller and he isn’t going to get an argument from us. For pretty much an hour, he told one good story after another.

Lory and I had already been in touch with Ernest about talking with us for a podcast episode. After hearing him talk, we can’t wait to make it happen. We are hoping to do something with him in February. Stay tuned.