“My punk rock lifestyle is becoming a hobby.”

Several years ago, a friend lamented, “My punk rock lifestyle is becoming a hobby.”

We discussed this thought over the course of several hours and several beers. We were getting to the point in our lives where having a full-time, 9-to-5 job was more necessity than chore. We were homeowners. We were planning families with our significant others. The dilemma we faced was how to continue living the DIY lifestyle while still making car and mortgage payments. Could we still try to make a difference in the world while strapped to a desk for 40 hours a week?

This article appears in Aug 20-26, 2008.