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About Me

I was born and raised in a small town in Iowa. I came out here about six years ago. I love it here. Moving out of rural Iowa was probably the smartest thing I have ever done. No offense to y'all back home, you know I love you, but being out here has let me truly be myself. Most of the people I knew back home would probably be somewhat shocked to see me all tattooed out and going to punk rock shows. Music is my biggest interest except for my family. I love being a family man. I've gotten to do a lot of interesting things in my life and it just keeps getting better. I work at Living Art Tattoo in Gresham. It's the best place I've ever worked.{}

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My Blog

Smoking in the Dark

Two tendrils of smoke lazily rise from the nostrils of the man in the dark.He sits calmly on the couch smoking a cigarette.The sound of a key in the lock breaks the silence.The door opens.He softly sa...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:51:00 GMT

Behold the Pale Horse

Death rides tonight through your mind and soul. You catch fleeting glimpse of the rider through the fog and shadows. The icy fingers of fear clutch your heart. Soon, you will face him. So...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:21:00 GMT

Kidney Stones

So, Tuesday I come to work and everything is going just fine.  Then, the all too familiar feeling hits me in the back and side.  I keep hoping it will go away, but I know it won't.  It keeps getting w...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention

     I just back from the Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention in Eugene.  It was a long, but fun three days.  I spent my first day and a half there getting tattooed by Dominick from the shop I work at, Livin...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Goddamn School Buses

Why can't school buses pick up kids on side streets instead of shutting down major thoroughfares?  Is it really necessary to shut down all of Stark Street for five minutes while every damn kid from a ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:22:00 GMT

It's almost upon us.

ST. Patrick's day is almost upon us.  Another amateur night.  It's quite a shame really.  Those of us that are truly proud to be Irish celebrate our heritage all year around.  We typically celebrate i...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:54:00 GMT

Vancouver Tattoo Convention

Yesterday, I worked at the Ink Travelers Convention in Vancouver, WA manning the Living Art Tattoo booth.  It was my first time at a tattoo convention.  It was so goddamn rad!  The energy was phenomen...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:15:00 GMT

Amon Amarth Show

Last night I went to my first metal show.  I went to see Amon Amarth at the Hawthorne Theatre.  It was definitely an experience.  The crowd was quite interesting.  There was a huge...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:04:00 GMT

Rum Rebellion and Shock Troops

Last Friday night, I saw Rum Rebellion and Shock Troops at Ash Street opening for Bermondsey Joyriders.  Those two acts definitely stole the show from the headliners.  Rum Rebellion's raucou...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:13:00 GMT

A Phond Pharewell to Phagans

Due to financial reasons and family obligations, I will be leaving Phagans.  It wasn't an easy decision to come to, but it is the best one for me.  It just came down to money.  I have n...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:52:00 GMT