Passing of the Torch
In recognition of the superb blogging before me and the superb blogging to come, I now re-enact the passing of the torch ceremony with great pomp and awe. Readers, prepare to be smitten by the humor, the insight, and the downright captivating life and times of the new blogger!
Without further ado, that mystery man is:
Stu Kent, RN!
You’ll remember Stu from his enjoyable Month in the Life blogging stint in February, as well as his annual book review and his help to graduates. A Georgian, he has followed a life of high adventures through the perils of firefighting, nursing, and reading serious fiction.
But why I don’t I let him tell you himself:
Lee Ann Alexander (LA): If a movie was made about your life, share what the blurb on back of the movie box would say.
Stu Kent (SK): The title would probably be "Return of Forrest Gump" because it seems I'm always the last one to get it. "It" meaning anything, including jokes. But the blurb on the back of the movie might read:
LA: What songs would be on the movie soundtrack?
SK: -Discoteque/U2 since I was a disco king once.
-Grey Morning/James Taylor 'cause it reminds me of raising kids.
-Holy Ground was sung at my wedding.
-Meant to Live/Switchfoot for the reason that I'm always looking for more and must be the most hopeful pessimist who ever lived.
-I Feel Good/James Brown because I feel good most days and my man JB has the best moves on the Soul Train.
-Oh How I Love Him (spiritual Italian song) as I can really belt it out in the shower and those in charge of Gen Conference would pay my way every year just to hear me sing it...if they only knew!
LA: What’s the stupidest (yet funniest) thing you’ve ever done that you can tell us about?
SK: The stupidest thing I ever did was convince my wife to marry me even though I was unemployed. It's funny now when I mention it, say, in a group of close friends as long as 1.I'm near an house exit, and 2. There are no potential missiles near my wife's hand (she's ex-softball queen).
LA: What sort of topics are you passionate (read: highly opinionated) about that we can expect to read about on your blog?
SK: Lee Ann, I'm highly passionate about duct tape, but that's already been done. So I'll have to say a close second is headline news, and the sheer ludicrousness of what networks come up with on a daily basis. It's almost like watching The Daily Show but pretending it's real. And I get most of my news right here on this thang called the internet.
LA: What books are you currently reading, just finished, or have on the "to read next" list?
SK: I'm reading the last chapter of "To Kill A Mockingbird" which is an amazing book in that it is a walk into the past when times were simpler and Southern prejudice ran amok. Amazing to me that some human beings were treated slightly better than cattle, but far from "created equal" standing.
LA: If you were a cartoon or comic strip character, who would you be andwhy?
SK: Linus from Peanuts. He's a follower but with the wisdom of Aristotle, so I'd like to be able to say really wise statements at the spur of the moment that would sway everyone in listening range to glow with understanding. And I wish I had a friend like Charles P. Brown IV.
LA: What do you think the "d" stands for in Kent d Curry's name?
SK: That's easy. The "d" stands for deviant, because anyone who runs an underground webzine right under the noses of High Party Officials and gets away with it is right up there with this month's CIA chief.
LA: Why do you read ninetyandnine.com every week?
SK: Every week there is one gold nugget planted within the articles/blogs/poems that lights my fire once again and reminds my why we're all part of the greatest body of people on earth.
LA: And there you have it, dear readers. Stu Kent joins the ranks of great ninetyandnine bloggers. Enjoy!
Without further ado, that mystery man is:
Stu Kent, RN!
You’ll remember Stu from his enjoyable Month in the Life blogging stint in February, as well as his annual book review and his help to graduates. A Georgian, he has followed a life of high adventures through the perils of firefighting, nursing, and reading serious fiction.
But why I don’t I let him tell you himself:
Lee Ann Alexander (LA): If a movie was made about your life, share what the blurb on back of the movie box would say.
Stu Kent (SK): The title would probably be "Return of Forrest Gump" because it seems I'm always the last one to get it. "It" meaning anything, including jokes. But the blurb on the back of the movie might read:
If you loved "Forrest Gump," then this is the true story you won't want to miss. He's always in the background, always the follower, usually tearing stuff up or getting into trouble. A true misfit if there ever was one, yet somehow he always comes away unscathed and a part of the winning team. A real Gump.
LA: What songs would be on the movie soundtrack?
SK: -Discoteque/U2 since I was a disco king once.
-Grey Morning/James Taylor 'cause it reminds me of raising kids.
-Holy Ground was sung at my wedding.
-Meant to Live/Switchfoot for the reason that I'm always looking for more and must be the most hopeful pessimist who ever lived.
-I Feel Good/James Brown because I feel good most days and my man JB has the best moves on the Soul Train.
-Oh How I Love Him (spiritual Italian song) as I can really belt it out in the shower and those in charge of Gen Conference would pay my way every year just to hear me sing it...if they only knew!
LA: What’s the stupidest (yet funniest) thing you’ve ever done that you can tell us about?
SK: The stupidest thing I ever did was convince my wife to marry me even though I was unemployed. It's funny now when I mention it, say, in a group of close friends as long as 1.I'm near an house exit, and 2. There are no potential missiles near my wife's hand (she's ex-softball queen).
LA: What sort of topics are you passionate (read: highly opinionated) about that we can expect to read about on your blog?
SK: Lee Ann, I'm highly passionate about duct tape, but that's already been done. So I'll have to say a close second is headline news, and the sheer ludicrousness of what networks come up with on a daily basis. It's almost like watching The Daily Show but pretending it's real. And I get most of my news right here on this thang called the internet.
LA: What books are you currently reading, just finished, or have on the "to read next" list?
SK: I'm reading the last chapter of "To Kill A Mockingbird" which is an amazing book in that it is a walk into the past when times were simpler and Southern prejudice ran amok. Amazing to me that some human beings were treated slightly better than cattle, but far from "created equal" standing.
LA: If you were a cartoon or comic strip character, who would you be andwhy?
SK: Linus from Peanuts. He's a follower but with the wisdom of Aristotle, so I'd like to be able to say really wise statements at the spur of the moment that would sway everyone in listening range to glow with understanding. And I wish I had a friend like Charles P. Brown IV.
LA: What do you think the "d" stands for in Kent d Curry's name?
SK: That's easy. The "d" stands for deviant, because anyone who runs an underground webzine right under the noses of High Party Officials and gets away with it is right up there with this month's CIA chief.
LA: Why do you read ninetyandnine.com every week?
SK: Every week there is one gold nugget planted within the articles/blogs/poems that lights my fire once again and reminds my why we're all part of the greatest body of people on earth.
LA: And there you have it, dear readers. Stu Kent joins the ranks of great ninetyandnine bloggers. Enjoy!
posted by Lee Ann @ 10:23 PM
5 Comments:
At 11:18 PM,
Liz said…
"anyone who runs an underground webzine right under the noses of High Party Officials and gets away with it is right up there with this month's CIA chief."
Yes! That is the best line EVER about Kent!
At 7:40 PM,
shirleymc said…
Lee Ann, I will miss your thoroughly enjoyable and often thought provoking blogs, especially now that you are in STL. Thanks for a great year.
At 6:14 AM,
Michelle said…
(*sniff sniff*) Lee Ann, it has been a pleasure getting to know you in blogville! I'm sure we'll meet on the other side of this life! Blessings! Michelle in VT
At 11:21 AM,
kdc said…
Stu is in the House!
Lee Ann has ended her 1 year term (prison sentence?) as ninetyandnine.com's primary blogger, but don't dismay, hilarity is right around the corner!
Please help us welcome Stu the male RN as he shares his life and loves for the next 12 months.
Go visit http://www.ninetyandnine.com/housecalls/ right now!
And Goodbye Lee Ann. We hardly knew ya!
At 7:43 PM,
Anonymous said…
I already miss you Le Anne! :)
Farrah
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