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Fred/Brad

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About Me

I'm trying. I swear to God I am.

My Interests

A Few Favorite Photos I've Taken:

I'd like to meet:

At the moment, I kinda suck at keeping up with the folks I already know.

Cowboys, circa 1970 (that's me on the left)

Music:

AT THE MOMENT: Thad Cockrell, Patty Griffin, Emerson Hart, Robby Hecht, Dave Barnes and Tim McGraw.

Movies:

AT THE MOMENT: The Simpsons Movie was pretty damn funny.

Television:

AT THE MOMENT: Whatever I download off iTunes and watch on my AppleTV. Currently, that would be Psych, Scrubs, House, Andy Barker P.I. and a few others.

Books:

SUPPOSED TO BE RE-READING: Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott

Heroes:

AT THE MOMENT: Meshelle -- for moving on.

My Blog

Perspective

Well, I guess it's technically my birthday now. 39 years. Amazing.What a week it's been. Setting me up to start my 39th year in the right way. In some respects, it's been absolutely brutal. But with t...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:40:00 PST

Sometimes Love Just Isn't Enough

I'll keep it short and sweet. Yes, it's the right thing to do. Yes, we made the decision together. But nothing is going to make it any more bearable. Not knowing it's the right thing. Not knowing that...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Tue, 15 May 2007 06:33:00 PST

Little surprises...

Lately, I'll catch a glimpse of myself and it's a total disconnect. And apparently, the people around me are a little taken aback, too. Sometimes, it's the physical transformation that leaves me not q...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:08:00 PST

Acceleration

The last few days have brought about the culmination and near-culmination of changes that have been in process for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 6 months to 20+ years. Some are painful. Some bring h...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:02:00 PST

Shades of Gray

Things are no longer black and white. In fact, my life seems to be painted in infinite shades of gray. I was talking to a friend the other night about doing things we never thought we'd do and being p...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:21:00 PST

The Point

The last four days I spent careening wildly out of control down the side of a mountain, with nothing but a piece of wood strapped to my feet. And though my entire body is in pain, I've done no permane...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:38:00 PST

In Defense Of Letting Go

"Let go." It sounds so simple. As if the word "just" was it's silent predecessor. Letting go, at first glance, is almost a non-act. It's simply what happens when you stop "holding on." And letting go ...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:10:00 PST

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.The last few weeks have started the tiniest stir of curiosity inside me. While my beliefs are always open to discussion and even change, I've settled in a place where I'm pret...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:12:00 PST

1491

YESTERDAYS LESSON FOR ME: In 1491 the world WAS flat. "The Truth" evolves. Everything we "know" is only "as far as we know."I suppose it could fill you with fear or hope. Luckily, I seem to have chose...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:01:00 PST

today...

Been up since 4:45. My feet hit the floor and I found myself surprised it still existed. Flipped the lightswitch, and on came the lights. Even the hallway still had six doors. Outside now, the sun is ...
Posted by Fred/Brad on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:13:00 PST