David Bazan

By Rusty | Published: August 5, 2009
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David Bazan

David Bazan is an enigmatic artist that I was introduced to in college by my buddy Josh. (Something of a musician in his own right as I understand.)

I first heard Pedro the Lion in a dorm room at NC State; I was instantly hooked by David’s simple, narrative songwriting, and that voice. It’s been described as mournful, sad, raw, and probably dozens of other adjectives… but the one that speaks most to me, is honest. David’s songwriting spoke to me, as a non-Christian, from a place of honest faith, that had real questions for God, and didn’t presume to have all the answers.

Fast forward some nine years. I’m a self-described born-again Christian, and David Bazan isn’t. Incidentally, his latest musical offerings are just as probing, personal, and meaningful to me as ever. What’s so compelling about a “fallen Christian” to this believer? Read More »

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babyBlog – Act Three – Acclimation

By Rusty | Published: July 28, 2009
All Quiet on the Western Front.

All Quiet on the Western Front.

Things are progressing on the homefront, as we get used to the new routine, Julie gets used to less sleep, and I get used to a return to the work-world. Read More »

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“Governor Purdue, Tear Down This Monument?”

By Rusty | Published: February 25, 2009

Inspired by an “interesting” article in the N & O, I recently put together another piece for NewRaleigh… Something beyond Architecture for a change, a debate is rising about public art, past, present and future. Check it out, here.

Hope you have as much fun reading it, as I did writing it.

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Morphogenesis

By Rusty | Published: February 20, 2009

Morphogenesis (\mor`pho*gen”e*sis\): from the Greek morphê shape and genesis creation, literally, “beginning of the shape.” The physical process in developmental biology that gives rise to the shape of an organism. (wikipedia)

What a fascinating word, and fitting for all the things happening in my life, and our lives as a family right now. Lots more to come, these are the first set of UltraSound photos, with more on the way in my next post.

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Wintertime in Eastern North Carolina

By Rusty | Published: January 9, 2009

While sorting through some photos taken in December this evening I was reminded once again, why I love photography so much. I decided to share a handful of these, the first set were taken in Manteo at the waterfront. (Warning, photos are large. Try F-11 for better functioning.)

   

   

This second set, is from Julie and I’s afternoon excursion up to Kill Devil Hill to see the Wright Brothers memorial and visitor center. It’s pretty amazing to behold, and probably my favorite of the many monuments I’ve seen in my life. (Much more so than a lot of the stuff in Washington DC.)

   

   

   

   

   

Finally, these last few photos were taken at Somerset place on the drive back in from Manteo. The vibe was amazing.

   

 

I managed to get all these shots with just my little office Nikon Coolpix 4300 point-and-shoot camera. Imagine how much fun I’ll have when I get my own digital SLR? (Hint, hint, wink, wink.)

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