There's a moment when the structure of an idea begins to take shape - the surge of adrenaline, the promise, the hubris. If that moment could only stand the smack of reality.
When the idea of the 'interviews' came about, I thought of all the topics I could bring into play...and how they would fashion a grand narrative that would, if not enlighten, at least provoke discussion. Hubris...who hasn't slipped beneath its sway.
Here are Thomas and Megan. Thomas was the first interview (this is only a portion), Megan was the sixth. Between them are others who you will eventually meet, in addition to those who will follow. What I have learned is that there will be no grand narrative, no overarching theme - just three questions:
1. What was your first gun?
2. What is your favorite gun?
3. What is your most memorable moment with a gun?
The questions may start some others, but there will be no plan other than those queries. These questions are enough. With Thomas and Megan, as with all the others, their generosity and spirit left no room for design or fashion.
What I have learned so far is that my part in this road trip is trivial
When the idea of the 'interviews' came about, I thought of all the topics I could bring into play...and how they would fashion a grand narrative that would, if not enlighten, at least provoke discussion. Hubris...who hasn't slipped beneath its sway.
Here are Thomas and Megan. Thomas was the first interview (this is only a portion), Megan was the sixth. Between them are others who you will eventually meet, in addition to those who will follow. What I have learned is that there will be no grand narrative, no overarching theme - just three questions:
1. What was your first gun?
2. What is your favorite gun?
3. What is your most memorable moment with a gun?
The questions may start some others, but there will be no plan other than those queries. These questions are enough. With Thomas and Megan, as with all the others, their generosity and spirit left no room for design or fashion.
What I have learned so far is that my part in this road trip is trivial
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