rickshaw

dude.... that kicked my ass.

a few thoughts re: the rickshaw

1. OBESITY.... it's a problem. especially in AMERICA. i realize now why not too many rickshaws are on the road here in the states. this definatly convinced me to read the china study as suggested by my mother. you'll find rickshaws in china dude

2. GENTRIFICATION... the event was a showcase of homes in a developing area... historic remodeled homes.. i picked wealthy (and mostly obese) folks up and carried them from house to house. And from one house to the next you saw all ends of the social class spectrum. I felt dirty as the poor raced by in their cars screeming obsenities at me... as if to say "your fucking rickshaw is making our neighborhood lucritive and romantic... go back home!"

3. INDIVIDUALISM and PRIDE... kept most people off the sweet ride. Many were honest with me saying that if their friends saw them on this ride they might think their lazy.... and others wouldn't dare look at me because i might engage them in some form of human interaction...and that can be very unpredictable and often uncomfortable

3. EARNING POTENTIAL... i made some cash... not bad cash either... beets starbucks. I will be riding the rickshaw for more events in the future. Look for me at comfest, osu games, gallery hop, etc.

rickshaw

today I embark on a new adventure... i will carry folks around old town east on a bicycle rickshaw for seven hours. i hope my legs can make it. need a lift? tips only :{)

Celery

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currently playing:: riley singing in the shower

the church at 827 northwest blvd.

We have recently begun a new church in our home. For the past month now we have shared a meal and worked our way through the first 20 verses of the Sermon on the Mount. Evening prayers are read each week. I usually provide the background and historical context to the verses that are to be studied and then each person shares insights or questions. We are experiencing more of the latter than the former because most who come are not followers of the Way. The dialogue to this point has centered around reinterpreting what the bible means to those who don't follow Jesus. It is generally seen as a rule book rather than a narrative. Our friends are excited about what is being shared and I truly believe that they hear a fresh gospel. I'm excited as well to be able to share what my entire world is built around to those who have never heard such craziness.

Nick, my good buddy from work, is a recovering atheist. He is on a journey that I see as very pure, intentional, and natural. He has voiced a trust in our hospitality as being void of hidden adjendas and backhanded evangelism techniques.

Things he knows about us:
-we love the shared meal and he always brings a little something
-this is a Christian spirituality
-we are not out to "prove" anything... no case for Christ here
-he is accepted and loved as is
-we hold a high view of scripture
-our door is always open, to come... or to leave.

pray for nick.
pray for me
pray for our new little infant church