This American Life!
My segment just appeared on This American Life this past week in the episode "Battling Demons." (I'm way at the end, in the last eight minutes.) So in case people are Googling me, I felt like they ought to at least have a fresh post to read and/or comment on.
But the fact is that, for the moment anyway, I've essentially stopped blogging. Not because I don't enjoy it--I love blogging a lot--but because I felt like it was taking time and energy away from getting an agent, which is allegedly why I moved to New York in the first place. So at the moment I'm spending all my time reading, and writing, and generally preparing my book(s) for presentation. When this is finally accomplished, you can be sure I'll be crowing to the skies on this here blog. And of course, if I come up with any new poems in the meantime, this would seem to be the place to put them. I ran across a new potential Vocabulary Poem ("NOCTUARY, n. a journal of events that occur at night") and the 70th anniversary of Spam probably merits poetic commemoration... But in the meantime, and with my 39th birthday looming on October 3rd, getting this major life goal accomplished is obviously prominent in my mind.
Also, I guess I should mention that I've got another story in the works for later this year on This American Life, and for once it's not about religion. You'll see; I don't want to jinx it.
But the fact is that, for the moment anyway, I've essentially stopped blogging. Not because I don't enjoy it--I love blogging a lot--but because I felt like it was taking time and energy away from getting an agent, which is allegedly why I moved to New York in the first place. So at the moment I'm spending all my time reading, and writing, and generally preparing my book(s) for presentation. When this is finally accomplished, you can be sure I'll be crowing to the skies on this here blog. And of course, if I come up with any new poems in the meantime, this would seem to be the place to put them. I ran across a new potential Vocabulary Poem ("NOCTUARY, n. a journal of events that occur at night") and the 70th anniversary of Spam probably merits poetic commemoration... But in the meantime, and with my 39th birthday looming on October 3rd, getting this major life goal accomplished is obviously prominent in my mind.
Also, I guess I should mention that I've got another story in the works for later this year on This American Life, and for once it's not about religion. You'll see; I don't want to jinx it.
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posted by Cowboy Dave Dickerson | 5:24 AM
10 Comments:
I can't believe it. I heard the end of the "This American Life" piece so I was googling you and your book. I looked at this blog, then while I was surfing for more info. you wrote this. Anywho, please keep us informed on your book. I want to read it asap.
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Great story segment. I could relate a bit and it made me laugh. Good luck with your writing!
Just caught your segment on TAL. I thought it was very well done. I was especially gripped by this (paraphrased) line: "you can't make yourself believe something when the doubts seem more powerful."
Hey, Jim Baxter. I didn't have anything against what you said, but your comment was REALLY long, so I cut it. Sorry.
I just finished the TAL episode. Your segment was great and rings true of experiences that I've had. Great job. Keep it coming!
I love TAL & I love your story on it. It sounds totally like stuff I grew up believing! Ha! Thanks for a laugh at all the silly fear that was put into us! :)
Thank you for your honesty in telling this story. I truly believe you will find what you are seeking.
Dave,
I am eagerly awaiting your book. I thought your TAL piece on sex was great, but this past one was truly priceless. I was raised evangelical/pentecostal. I had a cousin whose great grandmother claimed to have been raped by Satan or a demon. I know the fear that the God I grew up with would come back to wreak havoc on my arrogant logic and intelligent analysis.
Keep speaking up and speaking out--whether you know it or not, you are having a great impact in speaking truth--I for one, no longer feel alone or crazy--I now see it is not just me and my "high falutin' eductaion" as my mother puts it; but the culture of religion itslef.
thanks, I cannot wait to read your book!
chad
Just heard your TAL "demons" story from the TAL archive. Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it and give you a pat on the back for your efforts. Keep up the good work, hang in there and best of luck getting published.
Mark
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