January 14, 2010
Meet the Flockers: Joseph Logan
When the sun cast its golden rays on the foothills at daybreak today, I thought, “Today is my first day as a Flocker. Anything is possible.” Rick Neece and Deron Bauman made it so; for that, I am deeply grateful.
With thanks to Josh for the format, here’s what’s up:
Origins:
My surname is Scot-Irish. It has no discernible relevance to who I am.
Interests:
My background is in the theory of organizations. I’m interested in aggregate behavior, and I talk about it here. After working in a big corporation for several years, I now spend most of my time helping start-ups become going concerns. Aside from my work, which is really not work at all (because I’m a big ol’ org geek), I’m interested in Southern culture, foreign affairs, politics, visual design, the music of Tom Waits, the photography of William Eggleston, classic spy novels, and culinary arts. I recently decided to swear off alcohol, which I enjoyed immensely, but I still like fine food. Incidentally, I am trying to figure out a good nonalcoholic pairing for rare steak topped with caramelized onions in a red wine reduction. Suggestions are appreciated.
Location:
I grew up in McKenzie TN, about which I have written as Christopher Walken (see “Courthouse Envy”). My first job there was in a factory that made mobile homes. I drove a dump truck. That factory has since burned to the ground.
In the years since, I have lived in Memphis, Nashville, Lexington KY, Washington DC, Wilmington DE, and the Boston area (Cambridge, Josh. Would have loved to live in the post-molasses North End, though). My wife and I recently moved to Denver CO after having lived in The Hague, Netherlands, for 2.5yrs. While there, I shared a doctor with Slobodan Milosevic.
We now live about a mile from Columbine High School and about five miles from Red Rocks.
Religion:
I grew up in a Southern Baptist church and a Methodist church, which should explain my atheism and disinterest.
Family:
My wife, Ronya, is my best friend and one of the coolest people I know. We are the proud parents of three cats: Cassius, Luna, and June Carter.
Like Josh, I have experienced an unusual amount of family and friend death in the last couple of years. The most disturbing loss was that of my grand-uncle and best friend last spring. He penned the letter to the editor in “Courthouse Envy”, and his writings are likely to pop up again.
American Authors:
Not sure if American Authors is the ‘Flock tradition, but I realized upon contemplation that I don’t read many American Authors. William Faulkner and Walker Percy are two, but I’m also fond of the science fiction of Orson Scott Card and Neal Stephenson as well as the graphic adaptations of Batman by Neil Gaiman, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, and others. I’ll think of half a dozen other American authors I love as soon as I click “Publish”.
Across the pond, I’ve enjoyed Forsythe, le Carré, Faulks, and Greene, as well as some of the older classics. For nonfiction, I enjoy the travel writing of Bill Bryson, Stuart Maconie, and Chuck Thompson. I won’t bore you with the obscure names of the org theory writers I like.
Age:
I just turned 40. It was no big deal.
Lurking about:
I’ve been moonlighting as Christopher Walken for far less time than Josh, but I’ve been a fan for a long time. I’m truly honored to be here.
Conclusion:
Hmmm… What’s left to say? I promise, to the best of my abilities, to protect, preserve, and defend the ethos of Clusterflock…
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Great to have you aboard, Joseph. I just love the photograph.
Welcome Joseph, for rare steak topped with caramelized onions in a red wine reduction I find is set off quite nicely by a full-sugar Mountain Dew.
Welcome, Joseph!
I’m afraid you’ll have trouble finding flockers to discuss non-alcoholic pairings. We don’t believe in that shit.
yes, Joseph, welcome! it is great to have you. and what Andrew said about the photograph. it is perfect.
Dang, Rick, you done snuck in quick and ruint my comment!
It’s okay–Mountain Dew sounds about right.
Welcome, Joseph! Quick question: Was God on the other end?
Splendid–glad to know you, Joseph. And I’m looking forward to reading your future posts and comments.
Welcome to the flock!
I can never decide whether to swear off Champagne and smoking cloves or to rededicate my efforts in those fields.
Thanks all! Cindy, my preference would be a massive goblet of syrah. Sigh.
Kelsey: I think so. Couldn’t quite make it out, but I think She said, “Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi wa barakato”.
Joseph, welcome. I love food and drink although I’ve not been drawn into the murky world of non-alcoholic pairings! If you were younger I’d tell you to tuck your shirt in, but, as you are 40 I think you can do what the fuck you like!
Great to have you here and today seems like a party!
It’s true! It does feel like a party!
There’s really nothing, in my opinion, that goes better with anything than a tall, delicious, sweet glass of water. Your tapwater may vary, however.
Welcome.
[...] As Phil observed, it feels like a party in here today, so it only seems fitting to share the storied Disney orgy with the author’s explanation: [...]
Joe,
It’s an honor to be emulated. I’ve got your back in case everyone else is mean to us.
Welcome! I love the days the flock gets bigger.
And tuck in your damn shirt, you’re 40, start acting like it.
Well, now, this is pretty cool to discover you’ll be hanging out here regular and all.
Michael and Phil: {sniff} So good to have parents again.
Josh: Brothers in arms.
Sheila: Thanks! Please don’t let these nice people know what I’m capable of…
Joseph, not to worry. It’s our little secret.
Hi Joseph. I’m glad you’re here.
Welcome Joseph!
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Non-alcoholic pairings? You not a decaf drinker too, are you? We can help you. Welcome!
Kathy: Nope, bring the caffeine.