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HM editor Doug Van Pelt is many things: publisher, writer, philosopher, Cowboys fan – just to name a few. Get to know him better as he blogs about life at his Austin ranch, the journey of seeking Christ, and the hard music scene.

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    SXSW.2010.4

    A coming of age film a la Dazed and Confused if it were produced by the late John Hughes.

    SXSW.2010.3

    The HM Magazine showcase happens at 311 Club on Friday, March 19. Check out Leper, Before There Was Rosalyn and Shapes Stars Make.

    SXSW.2010.2

    Updated 3/17

    SXSW.2010.1

    …the entire busload of passengers singing “the wheels on the bus go round and round.” That might be the biggest takeaway memory anyone will have after watching this film.

    Burn it down and walk away

    So, even though I got a couple of issues dirty when this pile of magazines fell over on the wet ash pile, I wanted to get a visual of sacrificing the magazine on the altar. As a living sacrifice there is an attitude of giving praise and motivation towards God.

    The Devil Wears Prada (and fake eyelashes)

    Memories from a show…

    Top 100 Reasons to never be a journalist

    Which Emery album(s) do you choose? The Question? I’m Only A Man? These are tough choices!

    Heroes and Madmen…

    Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on? Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? (why do I have to be so random? If I ever seriously lose my mental facilities, I could be a most dangerous, annoying or funny person to be around. I could be like that guy in Twilight Zone who absorbs the knowledge of every book in a library and starts spouting off random facts: “Los Angeles is as big as Rhode Island. A rat’s teeth never stop growing…”)

    Adolph Hitler was right…

    What you are about to see is actual history. This is NOT fiction, nor has any footage been “tampered” with. This is true (as far as you know).

    The campaign to save HM

    It’s kind of awkward to ask for help, but humility is more of a good thing than a bad thing…

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