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A few questions, a few answers

mood: uncomfortable uncomfortable
music: Over The Rhine, "Go Down Easy"
Have you ever been arrested?

No. I have, however, committed arrestable offenses, though that's far in the past. Mostly.

Do you still believe in love?

Without a doubt. I'll stop believing in everything else first.

What's your lifestory, all the way to the present?

Tried writing it twice before (again, some time ago). Too long. So here's a thumbnail:
I grew up in rural Iowa and have since lived in Houston, the DC area, and now Seattle. Used to work in higher education and am currently the administrator for my church and a partner in a record label.

God has shown me mercy and grace from the beginning for no reason other than love. There's a war in my past and a war in my future. Used to think I knew what my life would look like; now I have no idea. Tried to be normal for a while, then traded that in for trying to be faithful. It's a good trade but a harder path.

All the things you never talk about.

Believe it or not, they're pretty much all here in my journal, too– just a little harder to see.

Have a question? Ask me here.

Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2003 at 09:37 pm | | Communicate | 11 communications |

Comments


sillypilgrim

That's funny... I didn't know you listened to Over The Rhine.

But I guess it fits.

Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2003 09:59 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

banzai

I'm all over the place. They're very listenable, though I confess I haven't (yet) developed into a major fan, which seems to be LJ heresy as I look at my friends list.
Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2003 10:03 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

sillypilgrim

indeed :)
Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2003 10:31 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

happy2beso

Doesn't everyone listen to Over the Rhine? ;)
Posted on Aug. 24th, 2003 08:07 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

sillypilgrim

I've noticed that very few people on the west coast have actually ever heard of them.

Posted on Aug. 24th, 2003 08:14 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

sillypilgrim

Not like I've polled people and know everyone on the west coast :)
Posted on Aug. 24th, 2003 08:15 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

happy2beso

:)

I was just teasing. I think they are still fairly unknown although it does depend what circle you travel in. Seems most of my friends (real life or online) enjoy OtR, but that may be because I know a lot of people because of the band.

I'm not sure about the west coast. They play shows out here that get pretty full, so someone must know them. :)
Posted on Aug. 24th, 2003 08:21 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

princessvince

is rural iowa worth going to? the university of iowa has the nation's best creative writing program. but the thought of being in iowa... not so appealing.
Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2003 10:37 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

banzai

For that program, it's definitely worth it. And Iowa City is very different from most of the rest of the state. It's no metropolis, to be sure, but it has a lot more of a social and cultural scene than pastures and cornfields.
Posted on Aug. 25th, 2003 01:15 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

princessvince

how is the christian community there?
Posted on Aug. 25th, 2003 03:21 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

banzai

One of the good things about Iowa City is that it doesn't carry the same tendency toward cultural Christianity as much of the rest of the state, so those who are Christians there tend to be more authentic. So I believe you can find what you're looking for. And I definitely believe that He will take care of you regardless.
Posted on Aug. 27th, 2003 06:57 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply