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| Sep 28, 2006 8:17 am |
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Introduction?? What DON'T you know? ;-) |
Danielle (Dani) Cutler
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You know? This is a great idea on many levels for me. I've gotten to know three people better (Dave, well, you gave me nothing new, and that says plenty in itself my friend.)
Also, even though you all know my story, at least I *think* you do, there are plenty of new members who have joined in the last few months, and I think introducing myself to them, at the very least, is well overdue. So, here we go!
I was born Danielle Regina Piwinski in Staten Island, NY. When my parents divorced when I was 2ish, we moved to PA for a spell, and to Arizona when I was 5. Arizona is the only home I really know, though I admit I feel a sense of homecoming every time I go back to NY, since my family is still in Staten Island, and Brooklyn. I'd also in a heartbeat move there. My AZ-native husband has a different idea about that though, lol.
Rocky teen years brought me a gift that just keeps on giving and giving and giving- a foster family when I was 17. This was probably my first taste of politics and a family that actually discusses it- actively. It was also when I learned that I had a bit of a liberal nature about me when it came to questioning authority.... but THOSE stories are better kept under wraps. ;-) My senior year of high school I took a humanities course, and would always leave with a feeling of satisfaction and frustration after sparring with my Mormon instructor. A paper I wrote on overpopulation in the world received a decent grade with a note, "You are going to change the world Ms. Piwinski."
Teachers have always been an inspiration to me. I also have attempted to play the viola since I was in 4th grade, and in HS won a music scholarship to ASU, thanks to the guidance, and tasking of my music instructor. Music has been an important and life-saving part of my life for so long, and I dare say he was a partner as he accompanied me into my emotion and brought out exactly what needed to be expressed through music. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
College brought political science courses, and though I didn't finish, I have always had an insatiable desire for information. To know more. To know why.
Al Gore then created the internet. And there was much rejoicing. Worlds opened to me, along with realities. I joined Ryze in December 2003, and that was really when I got my full politic on. My husband isn't nearly as outspoken politically as I am, and really doesn't like discussing it too long. It was HEAVEN to find a place where I could discuss, and even better, find allies. People all over the globe who were just as interested in talking politics and ideas as I was!
I joined Ryze for business at first, then found my true calling was the business of bringing information. Information we cannot receive merely by watching our televisions. My business became seeking truth, and in summer 2004 I changed my ailing Couch Potato Network into Truth Seekers. It was just meant to be.
It gets heated, it gets crazy, it gets funny. People criticize, and say it's not about seeking truth. I'm finding those are usually the ones who don't want to search for it. Now, you not only see TS, but you can hear it too, with the podcast that began in March of this year. It was just a natural progression, and helped me also get my ear re-trained, as I love editing so.
On the side, I am the audio addict, and run a blog specifically for that purpose, with the primary focus on radio drama and podcasts. I write audio book and podio book reviews for SFF Audio, am a reporter for Podcast Pickle News, do a podcast review segment for the Sonic Society, and as most of you know if you listen to the podcast, am the evening announcer for a small independent radio station. I also am taking a big scary jump, and am heading back to school in the spring. For what else? Journalism. :-)
On the side, I am a wife of 13 + years to my HS sweetie, and known as mom to two wonderful daughters, whom you can see on my Ryze page. They are the only two things on this planet I can say I did perfectly. I need to update the page to add the new things I am doing, but the photos are recent.
My life, and my politics, are an open book. My husband sometimes worries at how open I am on the internet. Honestly, every now and then I worry as well. But as with terror, there is no reason to hide or be afraid.
It's all about being aware, and about teaching others to be aware, without living in fear.
OK, I apologize for rambling. Thank you for this thread Dave, an awesome idea. I can't wait to come home after the weekend and see all the other bios.
New members- please, I would love it if you would jump in! I'd love to meet you all. :-)
Cheers everyone, see you next week as I am out of town, off to the podcast expo!
Love you all!
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