OK, OK. I know. I've gotten really slack on these. I think the tour and the band lineup change and the slow-as-molasses bus internet all conspired to take the wind out of my sails. But enough excuses. Back to the task at hand. 50 Blogs in 50 (non-consecutive) Days...
I've known John Voelz for several years. I think I first met him at a Third Day show in '02. Or was it re:create in '03? Not sure. At any rate, John's a great guy and a creative soul. He's been blowing my mind as of late. I set up a tumblr account and see that he's already there, rockin' it with the tumblr. Then he goes and does this "song/prayer" thing. And then he starts talking about altered books and how he uses that as a form of journaling. "Altered wha?" you're thinking. Exactly. You need to go check out his blog to find out for yourself.
And then. And THEN. Randy and Spence host a Web 2.0 clinic. John gives us all a "clinic" by broadcasting it LIVE through Mogulus...
Be sure to check out John's blog. He's doing some cool stuff over there!
I was there with you Mark...thanks to John. That rocked! I was just happy that Vicky Beeching said I have cool hair on the Mogulus feed. It was cool to see John, Spence, Randy, Nathan, Vicky, and other very nice re:create faces!
Posted by: Rich Kirkpatrick | May 14, 2008 at 09:34 PM
I too met JVo and wonderful wife at cre:ate 07 along with your fine self & Mac. That week was one of the best in my life, purely and simply because of the people. I was totally gutted to miss this year's meet.
Posted by: Mark Jaffrey | May 14, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Ahhh. Shucks. Thanks for the love and encouragement, man.
Believe it or not, the first time we met was at a Third Day show (1996?) in Gresham, Oregon outside of Portland when my buddy asked me to help him host a youth event at his church. I will never forget it. Mark Lee rockin about 100 kids. Mac in a grease monkey shirt. Yeah, boy. But, you are right, the better connection began through re:create.
You are a good man. Thanks for what you do.
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Detroit in August if not before then. Keep on rockin' in the free world.
Posted by: John Voelz | May 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I loved the prayer/song post. Thanks for sharing. I'll check out John's blog after a little sleep. (To sleep, perchance to dream?)
Posted by: Melanie | May 14, 2008 at 10:20 AM