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The Tao of Otto

regular everyday me

About Me

The ongoing search for friendship and beauty in a decaying world. Trying to piece life together a little at a time. Simply want to be understood and appreciated. I miss taking long walks in the cold. The vague memories of places and people from early childhood intrigue me. And i like me a good burger.

My Interests

A good afternoon nap. Autumn. Cold air. I want a chill, overcast, brown autumn all year long. Ancient rites, silence, being still and thinking about things. My eyes are extremely sensitive to light so I love dark. I love cold. I love Christmas and Halloween.

I'd like to meet:

people that know how to make, package, and ship donuts.

Music:

Dresden Dolls, Ambient, Arabic/Turkish Oud, "Jazz with Bob Parlocha", punk rock, Violent Femmes, Loop Guru, Modest Mouse, Valaam Choir, Chick Corea, Charlie Parker, baroque

Movies:

Art, indie, and epic

Television:

BBC world news. classic Star Trek. Night Flight from the '80s. Aeon Flux.

Books:

History, celtic literature, Umberto Eco, H.P. Lovecraft, Poe, Anything by Seraphim Rose and Anthony Bloom.

Heroes:

Bishop Anthony Bloom, my wife, my kids.

My Blog

THIS is why the world is screwed up.

Ever wonder why the world is screwed up? This is why.   ...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:35:00 PST

Rational Response Squad

Rational Response Squad is an atheist group that likes to debate. It is beautifully ironic to see people exert so much energy obsessing over and trying to fight something they don't even believe in. B...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:21:00 PST

Do what love demands

A freind wrote these words. They are worth repeating: Do what love demands.  Live a life of substance. All you really have is your honor if you choose to keep it.
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Fri, 25 May 2007 02:03:00 PST

Someone asked so here goes

Someone asked about other books I've read/am reading so here goes. Having kids makes it hard to find the time to read big, grown up books. I sometimes have several books going at once. Here are some r...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Mon, 14 May 2007 07:42:00 PST

One Man, One Woman, Eating Locally

Two people decided that for one year they would eat only food produced within 100 miles of their home. As they stepped outside the industrial food system, this conscious but simple change in diet rais...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Tue, 01 May 2007 09:36:00 PST

Christians United for Israel- a fake interview

In February of 2005, leading US evangelists formed Christians United for Israel (CUFI),an umbrella organization under which all pro-Israel Christians in America can speak as one in support of the Jewi...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:53:00 PST

Painstakingly detailed revue of the Roller Derby Bout

Last Sunday. Roller derby. Rockabillies, grandparents, punks, children, nerds, cowboys, popcorn, beer, vikings... and in the center, a whirlpool of speed and pain I'm hooked. I embrace this sport. Bu...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:00:00 PST

its the world i know

Has our conscience shown?Has the sweet breeze blown?Has all kindness gone?Hope still lingers onI drink myself of newfound pitySitting alone in New York CityAnd I don't know why, I don't know why So I ...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:30:00 PST

We are being watched

We are being watched by our kids. In the chorus of this song, the son is singing to Dad: He said I've been watching you dad, ain't that coolI'm your buckaroo, I wanna be like youAnd eat all my food a...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:04:00 PST

Birthday Party for a nerd, and all the chill hipsters who showed up for it

Thanks to everyone who came to my birthday party at Rampage Studio. Thanks to Russ and Todd for the live music. The biggest thanks to Lynna for putting it all together. Here are some photos. Careful, ...
Posted by Viewmaster of the Universe on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:52:00 PST