Be Ye Warned

There is a frightening thing happening. These underworld antics must STOP. God Forgive us all.

A Test

So Mae had to take a strength assesment test for seminary. I took a different one...here are my resulte...what do you think?

Very Easygoing: DRIVE: Takes commitments and responsibilities seriously, though is not upset if things change. Able to set tasks aside. May occasionally struggle with follow-through. Can work hard when required to do so. Generally achievement oriented. ORGANIZATION: Low emphasis on organization. Not one for planning or keeping schedules. Work area likely to be cluttered. Not always disciplined.



Private: Generally quiet and focused inward. Restrained; prefers to be in the background. Probably a better listener than talker. Actions are usually careful and well thought-out. SOCIABILITY: Prefers solitude. Sometimes difficult to engage in conversation. Will usually need time alone to recharge after being with others.



Critical/Agreeable Blend: Makes an effort to be cooperative in social settings. Not overly concerned with getting along. Is able to work for the benefit of the group. EMPATHY: Modest concern for the feelings and problems of others. Can seem uncaring or unsympathetic. TRUST: Usually accepts people on good faith as trustworthy. Doesn't hold a grudge.



Very Resilient: Relaxed and even-tempered. Unflappable. Thick-skinned, quick to bounce back. Confident and able to effectively deal with adversity. Shows good self-composure. ANXIETY: Usually handles pressure well. Seldom worries. MOOD: Not easily frustrated and generally even keeled.



Very Inquisitive: Curious. Seeks new experiences. Likely to have an unconventional approach to life. Enjoys intellectual discussion. Considers all aspects an issue before reaching a conclusion. CREATIVITY: Is quite original, creative and enjoys breaking new ground.

An Example

Of the kind of office I work in. My boss is in his office playing Mr. Potato head with his nephews. Our founder is running up and down the hall with his grandson in a rolly chair. (The Grandson is the Nephew's brother...Founder is my boss's dad).

Oh yeah.

New Blog

My brother, Josh, has a new blog...here is the link. I updated it in my places to wander.

Who Knew?
Thanks, Susie


You are a Folkie. Good for you.


What kind of Sixties Person are you?
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I mean, really. My favorite musician is Bob Dylan. And I like poetry.

This Week

It has been a while, but here is this week's dumbass. Actually it is a group of them...the UK costoms official who wouldn't let Brazilian tourits in because they didn't know enough about the Beatles.

Josh's Answers

1. What do you think about peanuts?

Next to beer, I think that peanuts are one of mans best friends. They are able to be consumed for all occasions. Parites, baseball games, everyday snacking. One of the greatest parts of peanuts are their near realative, peanut butter. I could go through a gallon of that a week. Thatís all I have to say about that.



2. What made you and Sarah decide to move to Louisville, as opposed to Chatanooga?

sarah and i had been looking at moving to atlanta, birmingham, chattanooga or louisville. at first we had chosen chattanooga for the simple fact that we couldn't really decide and that it was inthe middle of each city we wanted to live in. we started to get to thinking about our family and what would be best for us. we wanted to move out of springfield, but still be close enough to home to get there quick if we had to. at the time i was thinking about going to seminary and there is a really good one in louisville. sarah was thinking and still is wanting to go to dental school. u of l in louisville has one of the best dental schools in the country.



3. Beging a Civil War buff, what part of it intrigues you the most, and why?

I think that some of the most intriguing parts of the civil war are related to the men who faught it. In the North it was mainly regular average guy who wanted to join the military to see the country and have something to do. Work wasn't good in that time, and if you found work you didn't get paid much for it. The army gave you a chance to see the country and get paid for it. In the South it was men and boys who joined the military because their homeland was being invaded by an enemy. The Federal Army wanted to have all of the confederate states succeed to the union and pay taxes like them. The south wanted no part of that and like the way their "country" was being run. Boys all the way up to old men faught for the confederacy to protect their way of life as they knew it and didn't want any part with the union. on another note, not all men hated the people they were fighting. for the most part before every battle men from both armies would meet in a deserted area and trade with each other smoke together, even drink with each other. before the battle would start they would all wish each other good luck before the big battle.



4. During you 1st job at Dairy Queen, did you have to turn any Blizzards upside down, and did any spill...what is your most emarrasing sales experience?

Ha Ha, Oh yes, Dairy Queen, my first lovely job. I worked there in the summer of 1994 in the heat of Illinois weather. I made many blizzards there that summer and I can only remember that I turned a few blizzards upside down. I think that I did this most when I first started there and wanted to see if it would really work, and it did!

My most embarrassing moment was when I was making a blizzard for somebody and I needed to clean off the blizzard maker. We turned it on very slowly and used a towel to clean up and down the metal spinner of the mixer. I was cleaning it trying to look all cool because I had done it several times before that, but this was a different day. I was cleaning it and then all of the sudden the towel gets caught up in the mixer and pulls me toward it and almost gets my hand caught in there. To me that was pretty damn embarrassing.



5. What is the secert to bieng a good clothing salesman?

Ahhh, the secrets which every good salesperson would like to know. When I started working at a very nice high class suit store, I didnít really know how to sell to anyone over the age of 25. with the help and coaching of a very good friend, John Alt, I was able to accomplish many things while working. First, you much know how to impress the client coming into your store, donít go jump all over them asking what they are looking for as soon as they walk in the door. Greet them and say hi my name is Josh, if you need anything, let me or _________ (fill in whoever is working with you.) Secondly, a good clothing salesman/woman will know the exact or within 1 inch of a persons waist,to already have the clothes out and ready for them while they look around the store. A good trick of the trade for any suit salesman is to know how measuring works. The chest size, for a sport coat is exactly 7 inches bigger than what the waist would be. Lastly, lets say you were working in an urban clothing store, i.e. ìGadzooksî or ìThe Buckleî most of the people wearing urban clothes come to the store once a week in search of a new fit (outfit). The thing to do is to go scope out Foot Locker, or Champs. You go there to find out what the new pair of shoes are. Have in your mind already 2 or 3 outfits to go with that pair of shoes. It never fails, when a new pair of shoes come out, the first place they go is the shoe store and then to a very good urban store to get your Saturday night fit. Thatís all I have to say about that.

Josh's Questions

1. What do you think about peanuts?
2. What made you and Sarah decide to move to Louisville, as opposed to Chatanooga?
3. Beging a Civil War buff, what part of it intrigues you the most, and why?
4. During you 1st job at Dairy Queen, did you have to turn any Blizzards upside down, and did any spill...what is your most emarrasing sales experience?
5. What is the secert to bieng a good clothing salesman?

I will post his answers here.

The InterviewÖMy Turn

A few days ago Tripp posted this. It was about an interview process going on amongst bloggers. Being sado-masochistic I agreed to take part. These are the 5 Questions Tripp sent me. If you want to be interviewed by me, follow the directions below.

1. You are a stage director. How did you get involved in theater to the degree you are?

I first got involved in theatre my freshman year of high school. My school had a blessing/curse of having a no-cut policy for the annual musical. Knowing I would be cast no matter what I figured what the heck. (Along with the fact the girl I liked was auditioning and wanted me toÖalways a sucker.) I sang Happy Birthday, and was cast in The Music Man. I hadnít ever given a thought to theatre as a career until opening night. I had so much adrenaline pumping through me that I was as high as a kite. I was hooked.

From there I began auditioning around town and participating in community theatre. I paid my dues in community theatre. I was one of the few who wanted to do everything. I would help build, hang lights, paint (poorly), do make up, and sweep the stage. Whatever I could do to be around the theatre. To learn.

My junior year I told my mom that I wanted to major in theatre. After a minute of silenceÖI though I had just cussed her out. She looked at me. Staring through me. It took forever. ìGood for you,î she said with her smile. That was that.

As far as directing goes, it wasnít until the end of my sophomore year of college that I even considered it. I knew I would have to take directing class my junior year, so I started looking for plays to direct. I found one and fell in love with itÖThis Property Is Condemned by Tennessee Williams. During its performance, I spent more time watching the audience than the play. I saw them into it. Wanting it. I gave it to them.

I guess the simple answer as to why I love directing is that I love story telling. As an actor you have a part in that, but as a director you are responsible for telling the entire story.

2. What are your real thoughts on the Lutheran Church and their seminary in St Paul?

My thoughts on the Lutheran ChurchÖhmmm. Well, since my immediate family (Mom, Josh, Grandma and Grandpa) are the only one who are not Lutheran in my entire family that is a mixed bag. My cousinís husband is even a Lutheran minister up in the suburbs.
As for Luther Seminary in St. PaulÖPoo. Why canít it be in ChicagoÖthe very least Kenosha? (For those of you who donít know, my girlfriend will be starting there in the fall.

3. What was it like growing up Baptist? Is there anything you would change?

I guess growing up Baptist was fine. When some thing is the only thing you know, you donít know any different. If that makes any sense. My mom and dad were/are very religious people. So, I always had that influence.

Anything I would change? I donít know. I was blessed with a great extended family (that is something about growing up BaptistÖyou are family). I never felt like I was missing out on anything, or was superior to anyone. I donít think I would change any thing.

4. Tell us about your brother.
Joshua Adam. 3/31/80. Married on 8/28/01 to Sarah Anne. Currently works for Thoroughbred Technologies in Louisville, KY. We had a typical big brother beats up little brother relationship, until big brother comes home from college and Peanut is now bigger than big brother. We got along well, all things considered.

5. What job do you have that supports your theater habit?

Well, my job that pays the bills has nothing to do with theatreÖI am an office bitch. You know, fix the copies, make coffee, run the mail room, make sure stuff gets printed, and answer this interview kinds of stuff.

I am co-founder of beYond thAt. We are a young theatre company trying to get our feet off the ground. We just closed Reefer Madness, and are trying to figure out what to do next.


There---great questions Tripp. Let me know if you want to get interviewedÖmy hand is tired from all this typing.

Peace
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2. I will respond by asking you five questions - each person's will be different.
3. You will update your journal with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
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6. And, sure, I will answer reasonable follow up questions if you leave them in my comments.

Well

Mae Mae went home today. She is on her way to seminary. Good things happen. Shit Happens. But manure is great fertalizer. I want to see where this grows.

I am waiting for her to call. She left at 10:30 this morning and was due to arrive in Rochester, Mn at around 7:30 or so tonight. She then has an hour or so drive home from there. I just pray that everything is ok. Yeah, it is only 9:30, but those of you who know me know that I can have a overactive imagination.

She is special.

Listening -- Keb Mo-Hand It Over, More Than One Way Home; oh my god-The Obligation of Joy, The Unbearable Pagent; The London Suede-asbestos.

Peace

Welcome


There is a new one in our midst...Sophie Ruth Healy. Welcome Precious little girl. Cliff and Anna...prayers have been answered. Glory be. God Bless all three.

Back Home (Updated 8/15)


1,100 miles in 4 days ain't too bad, is it?

I have enjoyed my first vaction in a little over a year. Mae and I went down to Springfield to visit Mom. We spent Friday night there, and EARLY Saturday morning we left for Louisville, KY to visit my baby bro, Josh and his wife, Sarah.

It was a pleasent 5 + hour drive. We stopped for lunch at my favorite restaurant, Cracker Barrel...mmmmmm. Upon our arrival to their very nice place, we chatted for a bit, and then Josh wanted to go to the mall. Which just so happens to be where he used to work (that is him in the picture), and where Sarah currently works. We then had a very nice dinner at a Japanese resturant, where Mae and I indulged in some Sapporo and Sake.

On Sunday we all went to the church they have been attending. Southeast Christian Church. It is one of the Louisville Mega-Churches. It was kind of neat, but lets just suffice it to say that Mae and my theologies didn't quite get along with some of what was said...we were deffinately in the south. Also, I prefer the more intimate setting of smaller congregations. Anyhoo....that is rant for another time.

After church we had a nice lunch at their house. We then ventured to Churchill Downs, Home of the Kentucky Derby. I loved it. I know next to nothing about betting on horses, but dang I love those animals. Mom, Can I get a Horsey for Christmas? For dinner we went to this great burger joint. And on the way home, we drove by where Josh now works (the parent company for where he used to work).

Monday...wake up and hit (no pun intended) the Louisville Slugger factory and museum...way cool. We then revesed and came back to Springfield...on the way home we drove through my alma mater ... Millikin University.

Tuesday, Mae and I tried to go out, but were pooped and came home. Wed...we cam back to Chicago, and went to the Shedd Aquarium. We then took some of her high school kids out to Ed Debevic's. Twas fun.

That is why I haven't posted in a while.

Peace to all, and Cliff, Where is the Kid????

Hey!


1 out of a lot ain't too bad ... http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/search?query=wrestling+diva%27s+naked&page=2

Huzzah!!! My nefarious plot worked. Someone came to my site through this link.

Anywho

Things are well on my end. Get Well, Tripp. Cliff, be a dad already.

Almost

The Gemini of the City
it calls
books to be read
names to be learned
time

Time is almost
not certain
just about

Time Gemini
once and a while
now and then

Going soon
staying here
Gemini

You may get to hear
Time? Miles? Not Yov?