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This episode of the Art of Adventure features interviews with my Grandfather, Father, and my own comments on their responses – three generations of Loudermilk men weighing in on big questions about Life, Love, Work, Family, Religion, Creativity, and Travel.

In 2015 I took advantage of my digital nomad status and spent time visiting and working in both my parent’s and grandparent’s homes.

While I was visiting Tennessee, I decided to interview my grandfather (Delbert Loudermilk, who I know as Granddaddy) about his life. He wrote an autobiography in 1993 that covered much of his time growing up, but I wanted to know a little more about him as a man. I was really interested in masculinity and my role as a man at that time.

After that first interview with Granddaddy, I came up with the idea of interviewing my father (Lynn Loudermilk) and then adding my own comments to the final product.

We are left with an interesting study in how the line of Loudermilk men have changed through the generations, what we have picked up from each other, and the unique bits about each one of us.

I feel privileged to have the opportunity to record both of these men’s stories, and I learning more about them through this process only deepened my love and admiration from them.

Interviewing Granddaddy at his kitchen table

Because this is a long episode, here are some time stamps to help you navigate to theme at specific parts of the interview:

2:00 Religion, Friendships
8:00 On being a Man /manhood
22:30 Careers
36:00 Self Insight, Skills, Asking questions of others
45:00 Self Identity
49:00 Building things
51:00 Big Events
58:00 Everyone at age 32
1:19 Mentorship

Notes about Delbert’s Interview:

-He build the rock wall, and basement of his own house

-He admired his father’s spirituality, repayment of his debt

-He Payed his home off 15 years early

-Retired at the age of 84.5

-He admired his own paternal grandfather for his industry and christianity

“I try not to talk much myself but get other people to talk and I listen”- Delbert Loudermilk

“There are different aspects to being a man – physical, mental, spiritual”- Delbert Loudermilk

“If you are respectful, people will respond well”- Delbert Loudermilk

“I regret not having lived a more christian life”- Delbert Loudermilk

Notes about Lynn’s Interview

-On what he is best in the world at: “I can remain calm and look at things rationally and look for solutions. I’m good at getting other people’s opinions and thoughts, and I’m willing to change my mind”

“All of us look back and think we could do better”- Lynn Loudermilk

“It’s almost always rewarding to talk to people you don’t know”- Lynn Loudermilk

“I loved playing outside”- Lynn Loudermilk

“Music moves you to a different state”- Lynn Loudermilk

“Music fills my soul with positive vibes”- Lynn Loudermilk

“It’s important to take mentoring from everyone you meet”- Lynn Loudermilk

“When I was 32 I wanted to make sure I had some fun along the way”- Lynn Loudermilk

“Travel prevents you from being myopic, prevents you from thinking too alike”- Lynn Loudermilk

“It is important to have quiet in your life”- Lynn Loudermilk

“You are always your parent’s child”- Lynn Loudermilk

“My grandfather would trade a dog for a pocketknife”- Lynn Loudermilk

“If they did an MRI – I would have no right brain at all”- Lynn Loudermilk

“If a lot of us make small differences, then there will be some real difference in the world”- Lynn Loudermilk

In the Colorado wilderness on Father’s Day, 2015

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