Dreamer
i am……
a resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL, a far north suburb of Chicago
a husband to my incredibly enduring wife, Patty
a “Pops” to two great children, Michelle and Nathan
a “Papa” to two beautiful granddaughters, Christina and Cheryl and a lively two-year-old, Sam
a chump to a beagle princess , Lulu and an elusive long-haired feline, Jack
a pastor at heart
a young man in 54-year-old skin
a wannabe blogger, reader, bicyclist, photographer, lover of the arts, and people person
A name-dropper… my favorite authors (so far): Reggie McNeal, Donald Miller, Rob Bell, Brian McLaren, Michael Frost, John Grisham, and Kent Haruf
A music-lover… my favorites (so far): U2, Coldplay, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Government Mule, Jars of Clay, K.T. Tunstall, Tom Petty, Los Lonely Boys, Holly Brook. (This list is growing all the time.)
A movie-watcher… my favorites (so far): all Tom Clancy adaptations, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Good Will Hunting, A Time To Kill, Glory, The Fugitive, In Good Company, Walk The Line, A Christmas Carol (George C. Scott), Into The Wild
A laugher… my favorite comedians (so far): Stephen Colbert, Robin Williams, Dennis Miller, and Garrison Keillor
An eater.. my favorites (so far): Cracker Barrel (comfort food), Culvers (fast food & custard), Chili’s (sit down), Buca Di Beppo (Italian fun), Stone Creek (close, northwoods themed & good), The Corner House (local prime rib joint), Hob Knob (local retro upscale on Lake Michigan), The Coffee Pot (local diner-best breakfast)
a guy who is trying to figure out what’s next
a person who hopes to be someone who …
* is real
* really cares about people
* loves the church
* has a heart for people who feel
disenfranchised
glennhager1@gmail.com
March 10, 2007 at 2:19 am
You dog! We have a lot in common. I’m a husband, a dad, and a grandpa (I’m 54). I’m a lover of the arts - I started adult life as a professional musician. I’m a wannabe bicyclist (all my life - still ride my 1975 Follis). Love Garrison Keillor and Don Miller (have you read Ann Lamott’s Traveling Mercies?) and Brian McLaren. I love being a pastor, though I didn’t always (I’ve served one church for twenty years), and I especially love connecting with people who don’t fit the church mold. And I am certain I don’t know what’s next, and that figuring it out is part of why I’m here. Thanks for showing up over at Alien Drums and commenting. I’m looking forward to learning from you.
March 10, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Monte-
Here are some more commonalities. I have read Traveling Mercies (and liked it.) “The Mole” at Alien Drums is a good on-line friend. I love his writing. You live in state between the one I’m from (MO) and the one where we currently live (IL.) I have a beard and it is white.
We crossed paths once before, when I hijacked your post about Anna Nicole Smith. It was very moving and a good reminder.
Have you ever been at a live performance of, “A Prairie Home Companion?” Our daughter and family live in the Twin Cities. So, I surprised my wife for her birthday a couple of years ago and got tickets. It was a hoot!
March 14, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Wow. My dad was born in MO; my wife, in IL. Thanks for your kind words about the ANS piece.
Nope, never have been to PHC, but have vacationed in Lake Wobegone for much of my life. I’m thinking one of the current great public radio shows comes from Madison - surely not too far for you - and possibly another from Chicago. Let’s see, one is “Whad’dya know?” and the other is, hmm, maybe “Sez who?”
I live in SE Iowa - you’re welcome to stop for coffee if you travel to MO thru Iowa. I’ll buy!
Monte
March 14, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Monte- There really is a Lake Wobegone? I have listened to those shows. We travel I-80 and I- 35 a lot between Chicago and St. Joseph, MO. Thanks for the hospitality offer!
March 15, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Meet you in Iowa City anytime. I live in Washington, next county seat south.
Naw, there is no official Lake Wobegone, but I’ve been to many of its mothers.
March 16, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Iowa City is our half way point in the trip. If we are able to get back this summer, I’ll contact you.
April 7, 2007 at 11:16 am
Your blog is a real find - again, someone similar in age and interests.
April 7, 2007 at 11:45 am
Hi Roland. Welcome to the conversation. I hope that we have the opportunity to interact further.
August 21, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Hi Glenn.
Stumbled across your site through my friend Heather. Will be checking in regularly! I am a wife, mother, pastor, artist here in Melbourne Australia, and am liking what you have to say.
Keep it up, it’s great!
Rachel.
p.s. I LOVE U2 like you would not believe, so I figure you must be cool!
August 21, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Rachel…
Welcome!
You are very kind.
I look forward to hearing more from you.
-Glenn (fellow U2 freak)
March 31, 2008 at 6:31 pm
There are very few ENTJs out there. Nice to find another one.
March 31, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Nate ~ I guess we’re just special!