Army Matt Bio

[Chesterton]

There also used to be another who is now clergy, Rdr Iakovos,...

Is he a deacon now, or what?

 

[Pavel Mosko]

I am a pretty dedicated lurker. I've been here for at least a dozen years. Since joining TAW, I met my wife, moved across the country, got married, was ordained a deacon, had three kids, and most recently ordained a priest. I don't post much because I get sucked into an argument too easily for my own good. I'm definitely not a historian, don't have great insights into theology, and haven't been a priest long enough to have developed amazing pastoral skills. So I mostly just read what people write. I pray for people that ask for prayer. I laugh at some of the funnies. My eyes glaze over when someone asks a very complicated question about history or obscure theological points, and then I go back to painting, changing poopy diapers, attempting to homeschool my boys, cooking meals for family and friends, and then starting the day again. Sometimes I miss interacting on here more, but there is something to be said for living life off the computer.

Cool

You are named after this? Which is popular with the Slovakian side of the family. Although I like the poppy seed variety better even though they can screw up drug tests...

 

[prodromos]

Is he a deacon now, or what?

Priest

 

[nutroll]

Cool

You are named after this? Which is popular with the Slovakian side of the family. Although I like the poppy seed variety better even though they can screw up drug tests...

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I think you're the first person to get that right. Some thought I was a "new troll" I think others thought it was the candy bar that I was referring to, others probably just figured I was a nut...

 

[Pavel Mosko]

I think we call that something like "Mogel Mugel" in Hungarian. Popular holiday dish. My aunt Marie / Marika makes it at least twice a year for Christmas and Easter, actually usually for Thanksgiving as well, and even sometimes in the summer time for 4th of July family gatherings etc.

 

[ArmyMatt]

just curious, but of all the posters on here, why was I asked to give my bio?

 

[RobNJ]

I think you're the first person to get that right. Some thought I was a "new troll" I think others thought it was the candy bar that I was referring to, others probably just figured I was a nut...

There WAS a bit of discussion, in IM, at the time... I mentioned that if you were a "NEW Troll", we'd figure that out, quickly,, If you were a "NUT Roll", you'd fit right in!

 

[All4Christ]

I think you're the first person to get that right. Some thought I was a "new troll" I think others thought it was the candy bar that I was referring to, others probably just figured I was a nut...

As a baker and someone who very much enjoys nutrolls (not the poppyseed kind), I never thought of any other meaning!

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

I certainly can understand the sentiment, Father, but I must say we all enjoy your posts very much when you do depart from lurker status to full-fledged poster!

I am a pretty dedicated lurker. I've been here for at least a dozen years. Since joining TAW, I met my wife, moved across the country, got married, was ordained a deacon, had three kids, and most recently ordained a priest. I don't post much because I get sucked into an argument too easily for my own good. I'm definitely not a historian, don't have great insights into theology, and haven't been a priest long enough to have developed amazing pastoral skills. So I mostly just read what people write. I pray for people that ask for prayer. I laugh at some of the funnies. My eyes glaze over when someone asks a very complicated question about history or obscure theological points, and then I go back to painting, changing poopy diapers, attempting to homeschool my boys, cooking meals for family and friends, and then starting the day again. Sometimes I miss interacting on here more, but there is something to be said for living life off the computer.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Father Matt will provide us with.....

Beard stubble for DNA verification
Retina Scan Wrath of Kahn style
Mouth swab just in case beard stubble isn't enough
SSN
Last three employers
Wife's maiden name
height
weight (before and after Great Lent)
Favorite Seinfeld character
Favorite Beatle
Ford Chevy or Dodge guy
Pin #
Highest level of victory on Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
How many hand-painted icons are in his possession
Last time he vomited (like Jerry)
Do a LoBot "How ya doin' you old pirate" point move 3 times in succession
Describe his last run-in on Ord Mantell
Show us the Vulcan hand sign
whether he uses conventional oil, synthetic, or a blend
a picture of himself in a J. Peterman vest from Burma

 

[ArmyMatt]

maybe because this will cause a stir, but I am Marvel over DC, with the exception of Batman because he is, in my opinion, the greatest comic book character ever, and the Joker is the greatest villain in fiction.

and my favorite Beatle and Seinfeld character are both named George.

 

[Platina]

Batman is not the greatest character. Dumb opinion.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Batman is not the greatest character. Dumb opinion.

then who is, pray tell?

 

[Platina]

clearly its Christopher Summers of the Starjammers - Cyclops' father.

 

[ArmyMatt]

clearly its Christopher Summers of the Starjammers - Cyclops' father.

uh huh, Corsair...how so?

 

[Chesterton]

maybe because this will cause a stir, but I am Marvel over DC, with the exception of Batman because he is, in my opinion, the greatest comic book character ever, and the Joker is the greatest villain in fiction.

and my favorite Beatle and Seinfeld character are both named George.

I agree with you about Marvel, but that Batman. When I was a kid I got a Batman. Maybe it was that one issue, but it was terrible. The artwork was dark and shadowy, the whole story was his inner dialogue about being conflicted and all that stuff. Downright depressing compared to my Hulk and Spiderman. Liked the TV show of course. That was goofy fun.

One time in the '80's, before the first Batman movie, I was at a restaurant wearing a Batman t-shirt. The waiter says "you know they're making a Batman movie?" I said "No I didn't know. Is it going to be serious Batman or funny Batman?" He said serious, so I've never seen any Batman movie, lol. That's just me.

 

[ArmyMatt]

I agree with you about Marvel, but that Batman. When I was a kid I got a Batman. Maybe it was that one issue, but it was terrible. The artwork was dark and shadowy, the whole story was his inner dialogue about being conflicted and all that stuff. Downright depressing compared to my Hulk and Spiderman. Liked the TV show of course. That was goofy fun.

One time in the '80's, before the first Batman movie, I was at a restaurant wearing a Batman t-shirt. The waiter says "you know they're making a Batman movie?" I said "No I didn't know. Is it going to be serious Batman or funny Batman?" He said serious, so I've never seen any Batman movie, lol. That's just me.

you should read more Spider-Man and Hulk if you think Batman is depressing. Spider-Man has some serious issues.

 

[dzheremi]

Is it just me, or does everything on this forum eventually turn into a discussion of comic books and/or Star Wars if you let it go on for long enough?

 

[ArmyMatt]

Is it just me, or does everything on this forum eventually turn into a discussion of comic books and/or Star Wars if you let it go on for long enough?

you forgot Seinfeld

 

[dzheremi]