January 07, 2005

Bringing Out The Dead

In November/December2003 I did an interview with my good friend Aaron. This guy was always into body modification and nothing was too extreme. Aaron decided to follow the family tradition of medicine and is now a paramedic. Check out the following insightful declaration Aaron made on his weblog with reference to his know-how on the mean streets of Detroit.

2005/01/05 19:16 We get called to a slum nursing home on Detroit’s east side Priority 3 (no big deal priority) for "stomach flu like symptoms", we get there to find an 78 year old dude lying flat in his bed. I go there, and try to wake him up, nothing, dig my knuckles into his sternum to see if he is alert to painful stimuli, nothing. Reach down, no pulse. So we have a CPR on our hands. Of course this is the one call I don’t bring our jump kit, which contains all our emergent supplies in on (because of the nature of the call), so my partner begins chest compressions, and I run back to get the backboard, and jump kit. I get back up to his room give him a quick few rescue breaths, prepare my stuff to intubate. Give a few more breaths; open his mouth, and bam. Fucking pukes everywhere, which is not unexpected, but still startling. Anyway, by this time, he was already on a backboard, so we flip him on his side, and without exaggeration, a liter of fluid comes out of this man. The most vile smelling substance you've ever smelled. Flip him back over, try to intubate again, and bam, same thing. So I decide fuck it, lets get him out of here, since we are only 3 mins from the hospital.

We get to the hospital, put the guy on the heart monitor, and he has a fucking rhythm. I look at it for a second, and realize it's an internal pacemaker still working on the dead guy. Pretty creepy.

Well, I sat around for a min while my partner did paperwork; I got to watch them close his eyes for the last time (his eyes were open the entire ordeal). So I’ve seen mans ultimate destiny before my eyes.

My final thoughts on the subject. Live every day up as much as you can, it’s not pretty in the end. ~ Aaron

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May 10, 2004

Finally! It's Here, May's Interview With Evan Greer

I love to learn. I enjoy gaining knowledge of various topics because it’s empowering. I’ve always surrounded myself with people, in part, for there ability to teach me new things. Living near various halls of academia, Swarthmore College is my preferred resource for thought provoking ideas. These hallowed halls are known for attracting students that bring about social change. I have recently had the privilege and benefit of meeting Swarthmore student Evan Greer. Attending some of Evan’s gigs and chatting, I have a great time with Evan and his comrades. Evan is finishing up finals and preparing to go on tour and record this summer. The folk-indie free spirit agreed to chat with me for Urban Addiction. Funny, smart, gifted, Evan and I have become fast friends. Check out the interview and stay tuned to Evan’s site for upcoming tour dates.

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photo (c) Cathy Miller 2004
Book Evan Greer into your town this summer, it's easy.

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March 06, 2004

March's Interview: In the Depths

Depression can be devastating to family relationships, friendships, and the ability to work or go to school. Many people still believe that the emotional symptoms caused by depression are not real, and that a person should be able to shake off the symptoms. Because of these inaccurate beliefs, people with depression either may not recognize that they have a treatable disorder or may be discouraged from seeking or staying on treatment due to feelings of shame and stigma. Too often, untreated or inadequately treated depression is associated with suicide. I spoke with my friend, Dave, who told me he wanted to dispel many of the myths surrounding this very real illness. It is as real as cancer, and those who suffer from it, deserve compassion and understanding.

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December 01, 2003

Interview For Nov./Dec.

A great deal has been going on, for me, this month and December promises to be additionally hectic. In light of this, I have combined November and Decembers "Interviews", into one electrifying profile. This is Aaron. He is a BME disciple with dozens of piercing and tattoos and he is my comrade. Unexpected? Not after you read my conversation with him and open yourself up. It's not hard to do; Aaron is such a fantastic person. If you want to give Aaron or myself feedback, you are invited to do so here.

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Aaron fullfills a dream. He hangs for an hour in suspension.

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October 12, 2003

Interview for October, Comment Here

I plan on interviewing a new and fascinating person, each month as some of you may remember. Octobers interview is already late (thanks finite math), but last night I spoke with Nicole and that interview is now posted (thankyou Dimi). Check it out inInterviews and post here, and yes she is still available. Again, use this space to comment, if you feel the need. I loved talking to her, she is a sweetheart! Thanks Nicole!

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August 01, 2003

Ian Christy artist extraordinaire

This weekend, its all about my favorite art on this blog. I just feel like looking at it. The following is the fantastic work of Ian Christy. I love his stuff, and "e" is a sweetheart. I hope one day, he will grant me an interview, so that I may dig around the mind of such a talented person. (I promise not to dig too hard e.)

e tells me that he and other wrists (illustrators & animators) have this thing called a DRAW JAM. Apparently these amazingly talented people get together and well... draw. Damn I wish I lived near them. I would be so into something like that, not that I put myself in there league but I doodled at work today. :) Hell, I can dream can't I?

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