About An Author: Lindsey

Name: Lindsey

Location: Oklahoma (temporarily!)

Education: Currently working on a Bachelors of Arts in Drama and Journalism at the University of Oklahoma

Politics: Moderate...fiscally conservative, socially liberal. So pretty much politically displaced as far as parties go. I kind of consider myself a Washingtonian in the sense that I think our parties negatively polarize issues, at the same time I know that the way we function politically almost requires parties. Either way I'm passionate about politics

Religion: Catholic..but I'm a conundrum. I'm what old school Catholics would call a "cafeteria Catholic", I pick and choose what I believe because I believe fundamentally religion is man-made and therefore flawed. My relationship with God is not dictated by man's standards, it's between me and my God. But if I identify with a religion then it is most definitely Catholic because I appreciate the ritual and tradition. I know, confusing...especially given my political standards. I also hate religious pretension and the puritanical "sinners at the hands of an angry God" mindset that plagues many religions.

Sexual Fluidity: Heterosexual

Ancestral Background: predominantly Italian and Polish on my father's side. My grandmother's family hails from Palermo in Sicily (and since the Godfather is my favorite movie, I'm quite thrilled!). My mom's side is a blurry mix of german, Irish, and native American. I'm very proud of my Italian culture and love when my grandmother cooks traditional food that's been handed down through the generations.

Childhood: My mother is a nurse, which is great because growing up I was sick a lot, and my father is a 'Rocket Man', that's right a 'Rocket Man'. Dad works for NASA as an engineer for the Space Shuttle Program. The robotic arm on the shuttle...he helped design that. Try and tell me the space program is useless and see what happens. I am the eldest of four with two little sisters and a brother. My youngest sister is pretty much one of my best friends. I am very family-oriented and am close with both my immediate and extended families.

Favorite Musical Artist(s): THE KILLERS, Kill Hannah, Dire Straits, Ben Folds, Blue October

Favorite Movie(s): THE GODFATHER, El Orfanto, The King's Speech, Beauty and the Beast


Favorite TV Show(s): Bones, Law & Order: SVU, CSI, LOST

Someone You Look Up To: My father. He is incredibly versatile and a main reason for why I am who I am. He has the patience of a saint and I hope one day I can achieve that patience.

Any Other Information?: Dichotomy is a great word to describe me. I'm equally left and right brained. Fiercely logical, I am equally passionate and therefore have a variety of ideas an interests.