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Offline Ladislaus

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Re: Interview with Matthew, the Moderator
« Reply #30 on: September 05, 2018, 11:57:23 AM »
Quote from: Matthew on September 04, 2018, 11:57:11 AM
I can handle machinery (chainsaw, weedwhacker, tractor, riding mower), use various tools (axe, shovel, lopper, saw, hoe), pour concrete, light a fire (with no liquid accelerant), and other down-to-earth activities but I can also bake, cook, write a sonnet, mend clothing, or sing all kinds of music. I know how to make an old sink or toilet look as good as new.

Reads very much like a "singles" ad for any eligible ladies in Texas (where these skills are most important for a man).   :laugh1:   Don't forget that you're also adept at dispatching venomous snakes (a must for Texas).   Mrs. Matthew had better be on the lookout.
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Offline Matthew

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Re: Interview with Matthew, the Moderator
« Reply #31 on: September 05, 2018, 12:10:42 PM »
Quote from: Ladislaus on September 05, 2018, 11:57:23 AM
Reads very much like a "singles" ad for any eligible ladies in Texas (where these skills are most important for a man).   :laugh1:   Don't forget that you're also adept at dispatching venomous snakes (a must for Texas).   Mrs. Matthew had better be on the lookout.

I guess it's too bad for all the ladies then...I'm taken.  8)

I didn't mean to sound like a singles' ad, but my interview would be seriously deficient if I didn't touch on this key part of my life philosophy: always learning, being as well-rounded (polymath/ Renaissance man) as possible.

I love lists like this:
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/100-skills-every-man-should-know/
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Offline Ladislaus

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Re: Interview with Matthew, the Moderator
« Reply #32 on: September 05, 2018, 12:57:02 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on September 05, 2018, 12:10:42 PM
I didn't mean to sound like a singles' ad ...

I know.  I was just having some fun with you.

We do have a lot in common.

I'm a bit older, 50.

former STAS seminarian

6 kids (2 boys and 4 girls) -- most Trads look down on me for having too few, but I was 32 and my wife 29 when we got married

Computer Programmer by trade

I DID get a college degree, but was basically self-taught in programming (as my degrees are in Greek and Latin ... so no bearing on my current profession)

I agree with your overall philosophy of how you run the board, even if I don't see eye to eye on all the individual issues.

I think that margarine was invented by the devil (butter all the way).

... but I greatly dislike cats (much prefer dogs).  Only thing I like about cats is that, in Buddhism, the cat was said to be the only animal to refuse to bow down to Buddha.  So I'll give it credit for that at least.
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Offline Kazimierz

Re: Interview with Matthew, the Moderator
« Reply #33 on: September 05, 2018, 01:00:00 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on September 04, 2018, 11:57:11 AM
Tell me a bit about yourself personally.

My life philosophy is "renaissance man" or polymath, and I apply this to my career as well. By that I mean I wear dozens of different hats. I can handle machinery (chainsaw, weedwhacker, tractor, riding mower), use various tools (axe, shovel, lopper, saw, hoe), pour concrete, light a fire (with no liquid accelerant), and other down-to-earth activities but I can also bake, cook, write a sonnet, mend clothing, or sing all kinds of music. I know how to make an old sink or toilet look as good as new. I'm a "jack of all trades, master of few".
A most interesting glimpse into he who watches over this sight. :)
Your picture reminds me a bit of St. Benedict, even though his beard is longer. ;D
A man of varied talents which means you can likely whistle Dixie as you clean your muzzleloader. :cowboy:
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Offline Kazimierz

Re: Interview with Matthew, the Moderator
« Reply #34 on: September 05, 2018, 01:11:47 PM »
Quote from: Ladislaus on September 05, 2018, 12:57:02 PM
I know.  I was just having some fun with you.

We do have a lot in common.

I'm a bit older, 50.

former STAS seminarian

6 kids (2 boys and 4 girls) -- most Trads look down on me for having too few, but I was 32 and my wife 29 when we got married

Computer Programmer by trade

I DID get a college degree, but was basically self-taught in programming (as my degrees are in Greek and Latin ... so no bearing on my current profession)

I agree with your overall philosophy of how you run the board, even if I don't see eye to eye on all the individual issues.

I think that margarine was invented by the devil (butter all the way).

... but I greatly dislike cats (much prefer dogs).  Only thing I like about cats is that, in Buddhism, the cat was said to be the only animal to refuse to bow down to Buddha.  So I'll give it credit for that at least.
This ole bear is 51, so respect your elders! :P (cough cough hack wheeze) I feel ancient. ???
Like cats, dogs, bears, wolves. Have a cat that owns me. Paraphrasing CS Lewis "A Cat and her bear"
BA in English, History, Philosophy
MDiv equivalent
M.Th. with doctoral level thesis (no big whoop really. just an academia nut)
Single but tried out my vocation in many places.
Otherwise a country loving , mountain hugging, gun packing Alberta Secessionist  of a Templar Knight disposition ;) :cowboy:
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