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We’ve all come across someone in life who we thought was just a bit too serious. And we’ve all come across other folks who were never serious enough. We know these folks, and what each leaning is missing is a nice mixture of humor and seriousness. It is actually possible (and some might argue preferable) to live your life in such a way that you can think deeply on a subject and still maintain enough humor to live with joy. We’d like to think we embody a bit of that on this podcast, at least in our best moments.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to clear up some of the differences between serious thinking and overly serious living. While we tend to lean one way, it is good to balance out whichever side of the equation you naturally lean into. We thought today would be a great chance to talk about this, because we don’t want anyone thinking that we are setting up a way of seeing the world that doesn’t have room for a bit of levity.
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Stream our documentary The Builder!
For a limited time, our documentary The Builder is available to stream on Vimeo! The film centers on the art scene in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on Oregon Hill native and contractor Don Childress, who–to the surprise of many–has an incredible contemporary art collection. This collection includes work from Francisco Clemente, Ron Johnson, and Bill Fisher to name just a few. Check out more at The Builder’s website.
Help Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery!
Our good friend Ken is trying to update Hatchback Gallery to better serve his new city and its art lovers. While he won’t let anyone touch the outside of the gallery, he does want to get a few new parts and build some new walls. We are helping Ken launch a GoFundMe; even a few bucks can be a big help!
