What little I say.

Marking the day as significant

freedomthrufire — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:07:00 GMT

Today I discovered PEX tubing for plumping. It is amazing and I love it. Today my grandfather died. And while he wasn't a part of my life for the past 10 or more years, his passing has been tough on my mother. This has also been a reminder to me of how short our time here is; how important the people we love and who love us are; and that I want great, stupid, crazy, loving stories told about me one day. The way I will judge my life, is by these. Today my ex showed me how much she had grown and changed. How much she still cared for me even though she is very much in love with someone new. She told me that it was wrong what she had done, and honestly regreted her actions. She restored part of me today. Today was an important day.

fun with flash

freedomthrufire — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:15:53 GMT

I love people that do things like this. Hope you enjoy. http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm

Written to Ianowear today...

freedomthrufire — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:33:37 GMT

One of your ads on tribe shows a guy in fur covered gear, holding a short used fire staff. The staff is not currently burning, but the ad makes it appear that your gear is great to wear for fire performances. THIS IS EXTREEMLY DANGEROUS, and should be removed from a moral and liable stand point. Clothes like this individual is wearing would catch fire VERY easily, and literally melt to the person’s skin. Please be more responsible with your advertising and remove this and any other ads that present this sort of dangerous image. Chad Chad Bennett WildFire Organizers Chair / Web guy info@wildfireretreat.com 978-766-5315

In NC

freedomthrufire — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:29:14 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be in North Carolina until next weekend. Some family emergencies came up and a quick trip needed to be taken. Thank you for all the support and love you have showed me these past few weeks. It did go from bad to really bad, but it could certianly be worse. And the funniest thing is to realize that when you really hit an amazingly low point, and then you come up just a few steps from that, life seems pretty damn good. It truely is a matter of perspective. I love you all and can't wait to see so many of you at WF or back home soon. With sincere love, Chad

Well then....

freedomthrufire — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:51:32 GMT

Yesterday I accepted a new posistion as director of operations at Innerscope technologies. The company is based in Boston, is a very early stage startup, and currently has more customers then they know what to do with. They use bio feedback to gauge human responses/engagements to media (print, linear, and interactive). Three months ago, I was a week or so away from foreclosing on my 3 family house, no renters in site, no job prospects, and a ton of responsibilies/time commitments none of which would get me closer to the financial security I desperately needed. I now have all floors rented, a good job, and just as many if not more time commitments. Few knew the incredibly stressed state I was in. It is not my way to ask for help, especially when I don't believe most folks can help. It is also my belief that few folks ask how any of us are really doing, being caught up in our own lives. I fell in to this trap during the past 6 months and do not feel like I helped those around me as much as I could have. Stephanie however showed me a different path. Through out this very difficult time in my life, she has been here giving all that she could for me, and it has made all the difference. Her life has been independently incredibly stressful throughout this, but still she has always been here. Thank you my love. Several other people have reached out to me during this, Scott, Lucy, Steven, Joanna, Mike, Aaron, and a few others. Just sincerly asking my state, giving an honest hug or word of support. These things have made really big impacts on me at some key moments. Thank you all. None of us usually know what the impact of our words really are. Your's have been my life raft and brought me to a new adventurous shore. I will strive to continue to share what you have given me.

New Toy....

freedomthrufire — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:03:19 GMT

OK, I just can't stand it any more. Here are some pics of the new toy. Thanks Tim, Steven, Andrew, Kirsten, and a others for the inspiration. It is so bad ass just to hold and play with... http://massachusetts.tribe.net/template/pub%2Ctribes%2CTribePhotoAlbum.vm?tribeid=e79b5d63-f5fe-4a80-87dd-03a11e34f16c Ooooo.... lets burn this NOW...

My lesson for the week....

freedomthrufire — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 07:17:58 GMT

My playa visit this year reminded me of two things out there; surround yourself with those that can help you on your journey, and don't get stuck on what you think is the questions you need answering. This holiday season found me discussing some great concepts with two amazing people here in NC (my college roommate Brandt, and the wonderful Caroleeena). The center stage of the discussions was Gratitude. Caroleena and I were discussing how easy it is to get caught up in wanting more, being selfish, and allowing pride to interfere with our lives. She spoke of how she starts and ends every day with remembering what she is grateful for. In contrast, I try to spend a moment of each evening thinking about what happened that day and how I could do better if that opportunity ever arose again. Her approach sounded neat and it was something I was going to try. But the next day as Brandt and I were speaking the lesson I needed to hear was presented again. We were discussing how difficult it can be to listen to your heart. Both being men, and quite logical scientist at that, we have a difficult time turning off the brain and allowing our hearts to decide which the correct path to walk is (then the brain can kick in and figure out the best way to get there). We both felt that we can turn down the brain, it was more that the heart has rarely gotten the chance to speak, so when it is its turn, it doesn't know how. Then it struck me. The exercise of gratitude was so opposite from my improvement routine, because it was opening up a dialog directly to my heart. This was no small thing, but a huge piece of the puzzle that had probably been kicking me in the ass for a long time. We went on to discuss the importance of gratitude as it relates to pride. We came to the conclusion that being proud of what you honestly work hard and achieve is in no way bad. It is only when you fail to be grateful for all the events and people that have made it possible for you to achieve this thing that pride becomes hubris and arrogance. So in this vain I would like for you and so many others that are not here and will never read this to know how immensely grateful I am for the support, encouragement, education, patience, love, and wonderful moments shared along this path that you have afforded me. With love, Chad