#personalhero

That time I met Jesus. Or rather, Ted Neeley who played Jesus in the 1973 film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. And therefore become the template for how I pictured Jesus as a kid in the 70s and 80s being raised by hippie parents! I’m pleased to say he was incredibly sweet and warm and for the few minutes we spoke, I felt like he was entirely present and interested. And not just because I literally towered over him!! #jcs #jesuschristsuperstar #tedneeley #childhoodmemories #personalhero #hippiekid #easter #happyeaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CNQe5OUH5s6/?igshid=tipthxkpgup4

“As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life-and travel-leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks-on your body and heart-are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.” - Anthony Bourdain. If you or anyone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741. #rip #bourdain #personalhero

Kirk meets a personal hero.

✨🐻Bulky Bear🌈✍️ Celebrando el 2do año de el divertido y sexy arte del gran @beefcakeboss 😉✍️🐻¡Gracias por la invitación a tan genial celebración y muchos años más de tu genial "Beefy Art," buddy! / celebrating the 2nd year of the fun & sexy art of the great @beefcakeboss. Thank you for the invitation to such a terrific celebration and many years more of your "Cool Beefy Art." #theartofmariog #bulkybears #bulkybear #beefcakeboss #instaart #instagay #gay #illustration #comic #drawing #hunk #lgbt #celebration #personalhero #80svibe #bulky

Here’s another amazing human and community leader I was missing at Creating Change this year. The incredible, inspirational, trailblazing, funny, smart and just wonderful Monica Roberts. Sadly, Monica passed away this year. So even when we return in person, she will not be there. Or at least not in the physical sense, because certainly her impact and her indomitable spirit will live on to impact all of for many years to come. This was the last time I saw her. Though I think of her often. Rest In Power Monica. #cc21 #creatingchange2021 #monicaroberts #trans #activists #transisbeautiful #transwomen #leaders #personalhero #writers #transgender #transwoman #trailblazers https://www.instagram.com/p/CKugD62HM6m/?igshid=1xw2hq9cqmk77

Over the past few days I’ve been tracking down my old mentors from university and the school of life to pressure test my cultural manifesto in preparation for my upcoming talk at Deliriant Futures. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #academics⁣ #schooloflife⁣ #schoolofhardknocks⁣ #mentors⁣ #personalhero⁣ #neverstoplearning⁣ #culturaltheory⁣ #mediastudies⁣ #artandculture⁣ #artteachers⁣ #artschool⁣ #digitalnomads⁣ #artdiscover https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVeb15Oeal/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This man right here -- Sid Meier -- is, easily, one of the most influential people in my entire life.  His brilliance at game design has kept me glued to my screen for countless hours upon end playing everything from Civilization to my favorite PC game of all time, Pirates! Gold.  I wrote to Sid last year to thank him for all of his work and for having made my life so much more fun because of it.  Great man! #KenCollects #SidMeier #gamedesigner #videogames #personalhero #MicroProse #Firaxis #2KGames #Civilization #SidMeiersCivilization #Pirates #SidMeiersPirates #PiratesGold #RailroadTycoon #AlphaCentauri #autograph #autographs #autographed #autographcollection #autographcollector #auto #signed #signature #signatures #8x10 #8x10s https://www.instagram.com/p/B7irO8ipNRQ/?igshid=1oeefc9myjbps

Today I honor all those who have served our country. Some gave all, some made great sacrifices for family and friends. My amazing father served 26 years. Started as a private and finished his Army career as a Major. He is a hero to me and a man I strive to emulate every day. #thetrueaquaman #veteransday #personalhero #thankaveteran https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ub0pXDgp5/?igshid=76dzwwh4y17j