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I just saw an interview from a few years ago with a recording artist named Derek Webb, and was inspired by something he said. “…The job of an artist…is to look at the world and tell you what they see…there’s a unique perspective and unique voice that every artist has. I think the hardest work..read more |
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November 4, 2010
My last blog post prompted a memory: As is the case for us all, I’ve been hurt by people. I remember one specific case, which I won’t go into too deeply, was an eye-opener for me. An old friend wanted to hire me for a job. Through the grapevine I heard that a mutual acquaintance..read more |
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For most of my life, I had something to prove to someone. I’m not exactly sure who to. I don’t think my friends growing up expected something more from me than I was capable of giving. My parents were loving and supportive. But inside me, there was a validation that I always longed for, and..read more |
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September 29, 2010
For those interested, here is the original short story of The Archiver, mentioned in yesterday’s post: The Archiver is on a lifelong quest to preserve his bloodline’s rich heritage. He’s collected home movies from anyone and everyone connected to his family line. From his Great, Great Grandmother to his Third Cousin, Twice Removed, he is..read more |
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September 27, 2010
It began when I awoke… The night before, my long-time bass player and close friend, Josh, told me about a fictitious character he thought of based on a nickname I was given – The Archiver. He mentioned a man who collected things obsessively; who thought that nothing was as important as the preserving of information...read more |