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Ren
Lake Stevens, Washington
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Male
Height: 5' 11"
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Body Type: Average
Religion: Other
Grew Up In: 15 years
Occupation: Professional Analogist
Income: $30,000 - $45,000
Education: Some College
Here For: Discussion, Friends, Networking


Last On: 11/11/2008

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About Ren

writer. musician. would-be philosopher. study of the relationships of broken time.

 

that, and I wrestle with a metaphysically overworked sense of self. but if you can get past that, jump right in.

Don't forget to take a peek at my musical alterego @ www.reverb1.com/ren . . . . it's an interesting bit, I think... :)

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( July 13th, 2007 )

** THE GREAT REVERB1 OUTAGE OF 2007 **

Wow. It's rough, not having blogging capabilities. It's a tough thing to be without, isn't it?

I've been taking to scribbling random words on buildings. Though I've also been doing a lot of reading, more writing, and I now have my own digital camera (the wife made a nice sale on eBay and puchased a new digital camera as a reward), so now I'm gonna grab some pix that I've been wanting to get.

Meanwhile, the government is getting more insane, the world keeps spinning, and I keep wanting to have chats with all of you about this or that.

I know that Patrick and the other techs are working furiously to get the Verb back on line, but damn I miss everyone.

We're gonna have go out drinking. Any takers?

OH yeah. I was gonna give a blog challenge.

Here it is: How are you filling your Reverb1-time?

Additional Links:

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LiveJournal Blog

 me know you found the password "cinnamon and sugar" and maybe you'll win a prize!


People I'd Like To Meet:

Me twenty years from now; me twenty years ago.

Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Malcolm X.

Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha, Lao-Tse.

Kevin Smith, Joss Whedon, Warren Ellis.

And, maybe, you. Fancy a cup of coffee?


Ren 's Heroes:
Spiderman, Superman, my Dad.

What I Like:

pocky. white chocolate mocha. thunderstorms. ocean. autumn. bbq. sushi. anime. political humor. eastern philosophy. intelligent and non-invasive conversation. dice games. video games. eastern philosophy. double entendres. joss whedon and j. j. abrams. people with a sense of humor. writing - be it music, fiction, poetry or whatever comes to mind. slow dancing and massage are also tops in my book, by the way. But that might just be stating the obvious.


What I Don't Like:

I try to keep this down to a small but manageable list.

1) Philosophies which state that they are the only correct philosophy

2) The practice of writing things on one's hands to remember them

3) people who fart and blame the dog or invisible creatures

4) never having enough time to do everything I want to do AND still have time to relax.


Ren 's Essential Music

I'm almost tempted to cop out and say "anything but polka". But I'll toss out a random sampling of that which tickles my audio fancy, and let you determine the adjectives which thus encapsulate me. Or don't. Either way.

Sting, smiths, fiona apple, dream academy, nin, inxs, loreena mckennitt, peter gabriel, yoko kanno, u2, dead can dance, coldplay, prince, gwen stefani, and even some xtina if I'm feeling particularly saucy.

Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994
Sting
Sign 'O' the Times
Prince
X&Y
Coldplay
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Ren 's Must See Movies
Samurai Champloo - Volume 1

Serenity

Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children


Ren 's Virtual Activities

currently, the most common game I'm playing is Final Fantasy online. We've got a group of fun folks who play together on the Carbuncle server, a group of tarus with the word Cheez in their names. (If you're ever interested, let me know, we're always looking for fun and interesting new folks.)

I've changed my mind about video games in general - I used to hate them - but I've come to see them as the modern equivalent of myth-making and storytelling. It's one of the main sources for stories of heroes and villains, the origin for a lot of our epic tales of good vs. evil. Plus, have you ever watched a movie and wished you could direct the actors?

I know I have.

Final Fantasy XI Online: Wings of the Goddess Expansion Pack
Final Fantasy XI: The Vana’diel Collection
XB Jade Empire
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Ren 's Reading Material

it's just too varied to explain. things like celtic philosophy, eastern philosophy, poetry, sci fi, political thrillers, etc.

i like a good book that's good enough to read a second time, the kind of book that's good enough to pass on.

oh, and i've dipped back into comics again. i'm sorry. i was weak.

The Secret of Shambhala : In Search of the Eleventh Insight
James Redfield
His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber
Philip Pullman
By Oak, Ash, & Thorn (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom)
D.J. Conway
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Patrick
urbancoder
12:21 am - 10/20/2008
Yes.  Thank you!
La Comment Fairy Original
IndigoGreen
10:27 am - 10/14/2008

Boo!

Thought I'd stop by for a visit.

*wink*

Nancy Frieko
Nancy_Frieko
1:28 pm - 09/16/2008
Check out CDbaby, too! Thanks for the compliments on the song. That's great that you think creates a sort of haunting. Thats' what I intended to do! Yay!
Nancy Frieko
Nancy_Frieko
12:18 pm - 09/16/2008
Thanks for the add! I guess I need to doll up my profile a bit. Been so busy this September!
Miss ~Y~
miss_yvonne
7:31 am - 06/24/2008
Happy Happy Birthday - Yay!  Happy Happy Day - Woo!  Happy Happy Birthday - that's all I wanted to say... :D
DoubleX
DoubleX
10:20 am - 05/20/2008
Just wanted to say 'hey' Bubs! xoxo
IT Mercenary
Brockers
1:00 pm - 04/29/2008
Consider yourself tag'd
Miss ~Y~
miss_yvonne
10:08 pm - 04/27/2008
Tag, you're it.  Yes, you can blame Twitchy!
Big Daddy The Folk Singer
big_daddy
8:38 pm - 04/27/2008
Tag!  You're it!  (blame Twitchy)
tWoot!
twitchy
7:58 pm - 04/27/2008

Tag you are it!!!

(read my blog)

ApRiL
Chunky_Divalicious
11:23 pm - 02/27/2008
Thanks for the welcome!!
DoubleX
DoubleX
7:42 pm - 02/26/2008
Hey! I just noticed your screen name 'Ren Folds Five!' Guess what I'm listening to RIGHT NOW? (oooooOOOOOooooh...very mysterious)
DoubleX
DoubleX
3:07 pm - 02/13/2008

Here's one for ya... xoxo VERA!

Big Daddy The Folk Singer
big_daddy
2:31 pm - 12/24/2007
Have a Happy Christmas!  Our love to all the family.
ich mich mir
ishkala
5:01 pm - 12/19/2007
haha... nice theme!  ren around the rosie plus your default picture.. :)
Atomic Betty
atomicbetty
3:09 pm - 12/07/2007
I didn't do that one.  A friend gave it to me.
tWoot!
twitchy
3:31 pm - 10/23/2007

"Too much structure and you end up with paved ground; too little and dwell in the wilderness"

 I probably should NEVER italicize your words :)

But I totally agree with this.

I want structure, but when I get it I want spontaenaity... and when I have too much room, I want structure again...

tWoot!
twitchy
3:25 pm - 10/23/2007

Can you explain  "HP Slashfic people"

in english?

What did I miss?

∞Wendy Lou Who ∞
piscesfly
10:51 am - 10/23/2007
Just wanted to comment on your blog "Clash of the Cliches"...
bcs my brain is a funny place ALL of the time!

=)
~antiWendy
*just add caffeine and voila! its antiWendy!*
Lydiapidia
Lydia
12:59 am - 10/23/2007
hehe yarrr..... that is the girls' new favorite thing before bed, to goof off and take pictures with the handy built in camera on my iMac :0)
Lesley876
Lesley876
10:50 pm - 10/19/2007

Nothing is being done b/c no part of her, the message she is promoting, or (not enough of) the land she is currently living in can be used to fill the gas tanks of American cars...?  I didn't say it was a good reason; this is just the first thing that came to my mind...


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If she's such a pivotal figure, why isn't more being said on the news about her? In fact, why isn't more being done in that region in general?

And by the way, the UN Security Council has tried to take action, but their efforts have been vetoed by two members of the council: China and Russia.

Just something to think about.

**viva-rachel**
vivarachel
1:06 pm - 10/18/2007
i have yet to be offended ren. as always your blogs is one of my fav reads. :)
ich mich mir
ishkala
2:22 pm - 10/17/2007
ren, i just have to add that you've never offrended me.. heheh
dana.
dana
12:52 pm - 10/16/2007
you've never offended me, but then again, nothing offends me :) 
Lydiapidia
Lydia
12:20 pm - 10/16/2007
I couldn't comment on your blog!

.....guess I'll keep my smartass comment to myself :0)

I missed ya! Glad we are all back
∞Wendy Lou Who ∞
piscesfly
3:23 am - 10/13/2007
Oh yeah!

And about..
10 years ago?

I think I'm on that too.

The.. wait.. dude! that was.. 97! That wasn't yesterday!

OMG! Where the hell did time go?!

I swear to god I was just.. in pharmacy school.. drinking my share and everyone elses' shares too... pulling straight A's... now I cant even recall what month it is!!! :et alone that its not even the 1900's any freakin more!!

Whats happening to our braaaaaains enizzzleRay!?

Really!?

WtF?!

~W.
O.O
Eek!
∞Wendy Lou Who ∞
piscesfly
3:15 am - 10/13/2007
I neeeeed to comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARgh!

Fo Rizzle my Renizzle!

Or is that...

Orfay izzleRay ymay enizzleRay?!

eEKIZZLe!!!
=D

~W.
ps god i've been going nuts with this place and all its... most inporatant pieces!!! Like a big ole jigsaw puzzle, my Renizzle! LOL... I think I just like words that use the letter ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz.... bcs... ZZzzz also means... at least for meeeee.... Mmmmmm... MOre Dreams!!! Like food! MOre MOre MOREEEEE!

YuM!
~Wx2
Ms. Feel Nothing
graffiti_grl
1:22 pm - 06/26/2007
thanks sugar! i'm still learning! or trying to anyway :D
Agnieszka
Itchy
1:06 pm - 06/26/2007
Happy Birthday!!!
**viva-rachel**
vivarachel
11:34 am - 06/26/2007
u liked Rome too! i thought the first season was great. do you know if the second season is out yet?
tWoot!
twitchy
11:07 am - 06/25/2007

Happy Birthday... I forgot which day it was././

Is 38 special?

IT Mercenary
Brockers
8:37 am - 05/30/2007
Hope the new job's going well!
**viva-rachel**
vivarachel
9:31 am - 05/16/2007
i totally understand. u live your life and  i'll live mine.
**viva-rachel**
vivarachel
9:19 am - 05/16/2007
doesn't it feel good to let it all out? good rant.
Big Daddy The Folk Singer
big_daddy
5:27 pm - 05/01/2007
I believe today is your anniversary, is it not? Happy Anniversary to you two. Blessings on you both!
∞Wendy Lou Who ∞
piscesfly
8:40 am - 04/29/2007
How bout *One of Reverb's best fRenz*
ich mich mir
ishkala
8:18 am - 04/27/2007
Have a good day Ren!
tWoot!
twitchy
1:36 pm - 04/24/2007

Mercedes Renz!!!!

haha. i came up with this falling asleep last night. i.have.no.idea.why.

ich mich mir
ishkala
10:26 am - 03/28/2007

you're brenwashing me!

i keep seeing words where i can sneak ren into them! i don't even know i'm doing it until it's too late!  :p

wolfwalker
wolfwalker
9:01 pm - 03/20/2007

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enjoy

tWoot!
twitchy
1:42 pm - 02/23/2007

Ah, your profile pic brings back fond memories of arranging all these letters at Jen's house :)

we can have fun doing the simplest things.

Stay&See
artdiversified
9:02 am - 02/08/2007
Somebody was bored this morning! :)
5 Noopy
Sehs
7:24 am - 02/08/2007
Thanks!  It's always nice to get a welcome :)
Stay&See
artdiversified
1:07 pm - 02/06/2007
Of course I did :) Good album.
Stay&See
artdiversified
11:54 am - 02/06/2007

Thanks Ren :)

and a Woot! for Devo

the next step
guyobrien
10:07 pm - 01/22/2007
hey, have a great trip! you better not think about that place while you're gone. 
Stay&See
artdiversified
5:09 pm - 01/17/2007
Hiya Ren!
Big Daddy The Folk Singer
big_daddy
6:07 pm - 01/02/2007

Becky covets her figure, but I think she's too skinny.  Anyway, you never said if Salma made a difference in your profile views, and I was curious if it did.  I didn't want to copy your Salma, so I figured Kira was a good choice.

the next step
guyobrien
8:06 am - 01/02/2007
oh yeah...  Happy New Year
Big Daddy The Folk Singer
big_daddy
11:05 pm - 12/31/2006
Happy New Year to you and your whole family!  Let's hope for a good one this year.  All the best to you, my friend.

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