David v. Goliath - Latest Comments

Re: So Much Better

Rubynk — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:47:07 -0000

Thanks David for that explanation. Now everything makes sense to me :) Isn't it weird how a tiny piece of a puzzle being missing turns everything into total incoherence hahahaa - well it can do exactly that for me sometimes. It can even spark wars. It can make lovers feel lost and walk away (maybe?).
I enjoyed this great talk on TED by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(http://www.ted.com/talks/chima...
I really appreciate the way you keep telling us news about you - which means I can avoid having 'a single story' about you.
I will check out the self-quantified thing. Thanks.

Re: So Much Better

David B Baker — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:50:42 -0000

Hey Rubyn,

The reason for my tagline on my blog is twofold. 1st. My blog has shifted further away from being a Gay Mormon blog and it is now more of a public journal of sorts so the data comment is more holistic and that explination can be found here - http://blog.davidbbaker.com/20... The disclaimer that all thoughts are my own is to ensure that any reporter who finds the work can't use it against my employer as some of my posts are political or digital in nature so it is a protection thing.

Re: So Much Better

Rubyn Kellam — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:22:58 -0000

Hi David - thanks for another thought-provoking post. I was analysing what you said when I noticed the yellow panel to the left which reads "The thoughts of someone who is always looking for more data - All thought are my own."
This stopped me in my tracks. I don't understand what it means and I'd totally appreciate your guidence.
"Always looking for more data". Please don't get upset if I.... (and I should point out we are both members of the same church).... if I ask you how come you don't have enough data already. Don't you feel the church supplies all the date we need?
And then you say "All thoughts are my own". Excuse me, I don't understand what that means. Are you simply claiming copyright on your published material or are you saying the blog is an exploration of your own ideas - and possibly for your own benefit?
Sorry if I'm being tedious or displaying ingenuousness.
Can I also say that as a gay Mormon myself, I am intrigued by the way you have introduced Satan into your discourse. Are you certain he has played in a part in your fluctuating feelings and attitudes? I wonder what part the Spirit plays in your desires for love and happiness and wholeness. Surely the Spirit plays a great part in the life of such a thoughtful and eloquent person as yourself. Which is stronger or longer-lasting... a covenant or the Spirit?
Although I am confued by some of what you say, one thing shines out from your post - which is that your depressions or cravings over your marital status have nothing to do with Satan nor with covenants made with the Lord. I see a very differnt scenario. But perhaps I should let that go for the moment.

Re: My Heart is an Empty Room

Rob — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:59:39 -0000

Why did you celebrate your birthday ten days early?

Re: Come on and Safari with Me!

Calvin Hobbs — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:52:44 -0000

hilarious. My friend (who has been one of my few travel friends) just called and wanted me to do a cruise with some of them. It was a gay cruise. I guess I knew they existed, but I don't think I could've seen myself on one. Anywho, I figured I'd send you the link so it'll help in your cruising opportunities. :-)

http://atlantisevents.com/2012...

Re: Come on and Safari with Me!

Trev — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:57:55 -0000

November's a ways away. When will you be making the final decision?

Re: Come on and Safari with Me!

Chris Haueter — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:02:39 -0000

Submitted my application! Woot woot.

Re: My Heart is an Empty Room

Adam — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:38:19 -0000

"Once I was the sort of person who invests objects with sentimental value. Now I no longer have those objects, but I have the sentiments yet."

-Lars Eighner

Re: You Are 22 Going On 23

David B Baker — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:25:35 -0000

So glad I could help arrange that one .... even though it was only by happenstance ... this time (I'm looking at you Budge & Bristow)

Re: You Are 22 Going On 23

Corey D Clawson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:43:33 -0000

And it was two years ago, celebrating your birth that I first set eyes on my man. Keep having birthdays and let us know when you make your next NYC trip.

Re: How Do You Measure, A Year In The Life?

Melanie — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:54:44 -0000

maybe the lemon juice makes the difference

Re: How Do You Measure, A Year In The Life?

bradyemmett — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:13:01 -0000

Look me up on Fitbit when you get yours. I've been a little lonely over there. :D I've been trending towards life-logging for a while, but haven't quite gotten all the way there yet. I'm interested to see how your system evolves over time.

Re: Baptisms for the Forgotten

Martin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:19:10 -0000

I am really glad that you did something with the men that were portrayed in the incredible play that I saw as well. Was it for them? Or was it really for you to recognize the greatness (because of the sacrifice that these men gave in essence for us, 90+ years later) that lays in their lives? It makes me think about what "doing the work for the dead" might really be about. And how we might better live our own lives.

Re: Lent 2012 – A time to grow and learn

Matthew Plooster — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:07:43 -0000

One week in, how's it going?

Re: Perhaps There is Another Option

Jennifer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:22 -0000

I love this.

Re: Gay Mormons for Rick Santorum

Guest — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:03 -0000

Wow ... and he, of all the Republican candidates has said some of the most hateful things to and about gay people. I'm almost shocked that you would even be willing to vote for someone like that. Romeny I could understand ... but Santorum? Really?

Re: Gay Mormons for Rick Santorum

El Genio — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:16:38 -0000

I saw Ari Shapiro's photo of Santorum at the Google booth and I couldn't help but chuckle at all of the fun captions running through my mind. Personally, I'll be voting for Gingrich in my Republican primary. Nothing makes me more happy than the thought of Gingrich vs. Obama this year.

Re: Gay Mormons for Rick Santorum

David B Baker — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:01:25 -0000

No, because I didn't know it at that point.

Re: Gay Mormons for Rick Santorum

Austin Smith — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:59:30 -0000

Did you tell him that you'd be voting for him as a gay Mormon?

Re: Reinventing the Wheel

Matthew Plooster — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:44 -0000

ENFJ here (
http://www.personalitypage.com.... When I first took the MB test during my undergrad, it was a great 'reflective' opportunity. Sounds like you have some amazing goals ahead of you. Knowing how strong you are at attaining what is important to you, you'll be very successful during this "reinvention" and "discovery" period.

Re: Reinventing the Wheel

thaumkid — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:41:41 -0000

We'll see how things go; thanks for keeping up the blog!

Re: Reinventing the Wheel

bradyemmett — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:48:27 -0000

Holding you to it.

Re: Christmas Letter

Matthew Plooster — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:35:55 -0000

Might one say "wow!?" What an inspirational chapter of your life! If only you knew your influence.

Re: Christmas Letter

Mistercurie — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:11:41 -0000

Thanks for the update. My life also got really busy around mid-August so I'd lost track of what you were doing. I'm glad to hear you are doing well.

Re: Christmas Letter

mitko — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:27 -0000

Hi I came across your youtube videos its how I found your blog;)At least u went and dated some guys. I've never met anyone bec Im scared and shy of what I am, so that's even worse :) Wish u good luck and don't give up, when the right time comes You'll find the one for u ( its what I'm repeating to myself)