My Library
The Redwall Series
Brian Jacques children's tales were my early fiction diet. Strangely, the books have a huge influence on both my gastronomy and warrior ethos.
the Lord of the Rings
I read this awesome series in the 6th grade and it changed my reading habits from near zero to a book this size every week.
Fahrenheit 451
I need to read this one again. While it makes some fairly straightforward arguments, I feel there's a lot I couldn't grasp at the time I read
the Giver
Iconic story that definitely made an impact that was deepened by the 2014 film.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
I remember this photographer telling me I was "well read" for having ingested this title.
Ender's Game
Be deadly to your enemies so they don't come back...but also you're gonna get PTSD
the Bible
I believe the Bible is a unified narrative pointing to Jesus Christ as the avatar of God
the Electric Church
This book is a commentary on Matthew 28:19-20 wherein Jesus compells his disciples to lead the world into obedience to his commands. What makes it so fascinating is that some people who read the Bible alongside negative experiences with Christians who demand adherance to strict moral code (rather than the Word of the Spirit) come away thinking the real Church aims for a world like the electric church. A must read for any critically thinking Christian.
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Others to Take Action
I remember reading this just before deployment and my colonel for SPMAGTF-CR-AF 17.2 displaying the general concept of this book perfectly--Sean M. Salene
the Alchemist
This book starts in Andalucía, Spain--where I happened to be deployed when I started reading
the Death of Ivan Iliych
Another deployment read, well worth it. Tolstoy is all he's cracked up to be
Seeing Like A State
This book describes poor algorithms developed by kings and governments of the past
Why Nations Fail: the Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty
Eye opening
the Narrow Corridor: States, Societies and the Fate of Liberty
History teaches us a lot of lessons, you just have to be paying attention
Weird Patterns in History and Movies
Only available at abarim-publications.com, this book teaches you how to read meta-narrative and makes some striking claims about the Bible's in
Computational Thinking
A serious dive into computer science and user experience. Worth every cent
Podcasts I've Listened To
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the Bible Project
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the Word Diet
Eric Schansberg presents a very (very) dry discussion of commentary on the Bible. I didn't get through it all (it's really dry) but his opening discussion of Revelation is worth it...just bring some
Freakonomics
I was introduced to this show by NPR. It's very helpful from time to time
My Reads
Products
Orchestra/Band, Lawton/Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, 1997-2006
I've played piano, violin, trumpet, baritone/euphonium, sousaphone, and orchestral bass while studying in the Lawton Public School System. My instructors included Larry Hatch, Sue Ann Allen, Gary Gardener, and Justin Ferries
the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. Tempe/Gilbert, Arizona, '06-'07
I took the Master of Recording Program II course to become an audio engineer. I I received my diploma in 2007. I interned with Sierra H Broadcasting in Scottsdale, and worked with Mr. Rod Carrillo of Carrillo Music on several tracks
the Defense Information School, Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland, 2013-2014
As a U.S. Marine I trained at DINFOS as a combat photographer, earning two diplomas between 2013-2014. I would go on to run the photo section of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from 2015-2016 and cover Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Africa 17.2 deployment to Morón Air Base, Spain.
the Bike Lane (Active Project)
While commuting, I turn on my phone camera to capture high definition video of my e-bike rides. Later I pair the imagery with some Latin music and post to social media.
Goat Missile Media Institute (Active Project)
the Goat Missile Media Institute manages multimedia projects supporting the ministry of the Holy Spirit