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I HATE scary movies. The feeling of being scared is so not fun to me. I remember Dave and I going to watch The Grudge. I was about 8 months pregnant for Cash and it scared the hell out of me. My arms hurt for days because I was gripping the armrests so hard. Anything that runs in a glitchy or unnatural way really gets to me. Since then, I've been tricked, by friends, into seeing about 3 or 4 more scary movies.
Have you ever sung karaoke? If so, what was your go-to song?
No, I have a terrible singing voice. I only realized this after singing in my schools talent competition in the 5th grade. I cannot remember the song we sang but it was horrid. I think my go to song would be Regulators though, since I know most of the words and my friend and I split parts and sing at the top of our lungs, riding around in Knoxville.
I love sushi though I prefer to hear what it was, after I've tasted it. Part of the reason I love it so much is the presentation of it. The beautiful colors and dish preparation of it.
We have gone against the grain a lot in our parenting. We don't spank and really try not to do punishment/rewards. We cloth diapered, co-sleep, extended breastfed, didn't circ, homeschool, and didn't leave them with anyone for for their early years. Many of our family and friends told us we were going to raise brats or that they would be too attached to us and unable thrive in our society. The boys have gotten older and their personalities and creativity are really starting to come out. In the last year, I've had many people, including my Mom, say that even though they had reservations, we have done a great job. I constantly feel like parenting is winging it so when you try hard at something, push past society's rules, and it turns out well, it can make you feel really good and empowered.
What is your proudest moment unrelated to being a parent?
I've struggled with my weight since our house was burnt down and we were left homeless when I was a child. In the last couple years I've taken steps to get it under control. I'm still working on it and trying new things like hooping/rowing and soon mountain biking.
Regardless of the answer above - how did you come up with your board name?
It is the screen name I used in World of Warcraft and League of Legends. Dave helped me come up for it one night when I was trying to think of a name for a Mage. It's from a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Which inforoo most seems to be in line with you from a musical taste perspective?
There was someone who had a long list of people they are/have seen including the xx (I remember because I was listening to it at the time). I wanted to see everyone in their signature. I'll have to put this question on hold and come back.
People have latched onto a review that called Knoxville a "scruffy" little city and I guess that's about right. It's a college town and separated into The Strip, Market Square, and The Old City as far as downtown locations go. It has a lot of potential but for some reason it never quite makes it. I would like to see more venues and better acts booked at the beautiful Tennessee Theater. The club scene is pretty sad and the bar scene seems about the same. All in all though, I love it. It's not so big, the area is beautiful, and it's just enough distance to be able to travel to it but not have to deal with the garbage of the city.
We have gone against the grain a lot in our parenting. We don't spank and really try not to do punishment/rewards. We cloth diapered, co-sleep, extended breastfed, didn't circ, homeschool, and didn't leave them with anyone for for their early years. Many of our family and friends told us we were going to raise brats or that they would be too attached to us and unable thrive in our society. The boys have gotten older and their personalities and creativity are really starting to come out. In the last year, I've had many people, including my Mom, say that even though they had reservations, we have done a great job. I constantly feel like parenting is winging it so when you try hard at something, push past society's rules, and it turns out well, it can make you feel really good and empowered.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Dec 12, 2012 15:28:15 GMT -5
Abra girl, just gotta say: I love your charity pick. I did a large portion of my anthropological studies on poverty in Appalachia. It's a widely ignored problem here in our country.
Do you have deep roots/ties to Appalachian culture? If you care to elaborate on how you feel about the issues in Appalachian society, please indulge me! Love to hear your thoughts.
Abra girl, just gotta say: I love your charity pick. I did a large portion of my anthropological studies on poverty in Appalachia. It's a widely ignored problem here in our country.
Do you have deep roots/ties to Appalachian culture? If you care to elaborate on how you feel about the issues in Appalachian society, please indulge me! Love to hear your thoughts.
My Dad's family are all from West Virginia and my great grandfather and grandfather were coal miners. My grandpa did okay for himself, started huge families and then died. My grandfather left my grandmother with 12 kids. It was impossible to get a job with so many kids at home. There isn't any public transport. The land and jobs have been killed off by coal mining. My Father grew up very poor. His teacher, in the 8th grade, told him he stunk. They had no running water at home and showers were hard to come by. He never went back to school but later got his GED and went to Vietnam. Many of his siblings had to drop out to get jobs and help support the family. It is like an endless cycle of poverty. While there is public assistance the lack of education, transportation, and jobs really keeps people down and dumb. It is so different the way things are done there. They really make the most of what they have and family takes care of family. It seems the majority of people are one paycheck away from total destruction. I love what ADFAC does. They help with the little things that can send someone's world into a downward spiral but they also build homes and help pull people out of poverty.
I would love to see a program that would come in and put people to work restoring the land and teach the skills to support making green power. So many are bitter over the switch to greener ways. They know it's killing them and destroying their land but it's hard to see that far ahead when you are just trying to get by.
Pretend I am one of your sons... and I ask you if what's Bonnaroo like. How would you describe it to me? How old until I can come with you?
They have asked me before I focused mainly on the fountain, music, and food. If I had a few minutes to think I would tell them it is a magical place where people from all ages/races/places/backgrounds come together to listen to music, make lasting friendships, and create a loving space together. I believe I will take the boys once they are around 16. That way I still have control over them for their first couple years.
What is your single best Bonnaroo non-music moment?
That's hard. I would say it would have to be during Chili Peppers. A bunch of us were walking through the crowd, everyone was singing, we had on chilipepper hats, necklaces, confetti, and earrings. Everyone seemed to be smiling and having a great time.
What are your boys' (all three of 'em) favorite meal to eat?
Dave likes steak and potatoes. Miller likes parmesan noodles and fried chicken with broccoli (only the tops). Cash likes Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and hamburgers. They all like my red beans and rice
I just want to piggyback on Abra's mention of the ADFAC. It's a great cause to help out. The problems facing families in Appalachia are often overlooked or forgotten about.