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Johnny Ballpark Franks (w/Shania Twain in pic)

Life is Too Short to Swim and Play in the Shallow End.-J. Franks

About Me

How do you connect with someone in this world today where the act of communication has never been easier? Can you really reach someone here???? When I was a radio DJ back in the late 70s to mid-80s, I was always amazed how many females would want to meet just because of a "voice" over the airwaves. I can tell you things about me to establish common ground, but, is that where a connection begins. For example, my likes range from going to the ocean to spending time in a cabin by the lake or in the mountains. I am very comfortable in a "tux" or jeans with a sweatshirt.I am a guy so as you would expect I love attending "live" sporting events (Tennessee Titans, Florida State-my alma mater, Alabama-favorite team as a kid since I grew up in Huntsville, and open to others). However, I do enjoy the arts/culture like plays (have season tickets to the Broadway Series), concerts & small music venues, and movies. My favorite teams are the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Florida State, Bama and the Atlanta Braves. I participate in sports like softball, golf, tennis, swimming, rafting, and canoeing. Perfect date for me: Italian dinner with champagne and great conversation. I am a conflict inside because I have the analytical side (with a Master's degree in business) as well as the creative side. Also, I feel it is important to tell someone what you feel and are thinking (with no expectations in return...just doing it for "just because"). The worst things have happened to me in life (losing my Dad when I was 13 and my Mom on Christmas Day 1997) so I do take each day as a gift from above and make the most of it.My travel destinations have included: Iceland, Aruba, Cancun(twice), Hawaii, Europe (twice), Haiti, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, St. John's, St. Marteen's and several other excursions to the Caribbean.I would still like to go (or return) to: Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Cairo, Italy, Iceland, St. Barts, Curacao, Aruba, Australia, and Amsterdam.Finally, I ALWAYS look for positive traits in everyone since negativity is a turnoff to me. HOT Myspace Layouts
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My Interests

Live Music, Sporting Events (Season tickets to the Tennessee Titans), and Plays. Enjoy the beach and anything outdoors. I love to write (stories). And, kissing and snuggling will never be a lost art form in my book!!!

I'd like to meet:

I am interested in making wonderful friends as well as business contacts in the creative arena...especially individuals involved in the areas of singing, acting/dancing, or writing (music/books). Plus, I would like to meet people in other industries as well. Because of my background those in the business and sports world would be of particular interest.U2 - ONE (live)

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Music:

Enjoy everything from rock to country! Favorite artists include: Aerosmith ("Dream On" still gives me chills every time heard live after 27 concerts), U2, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Lennon (not John but Nashville's Lennon Murphy), Walter Egan--"Magnet & Steel", Nina Gordon, Mindy Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Shelly Fairchild, Garbage, Jack White & The Raconteurs, John Waite, The Producers, Aimee Mann, Heidi Newfeld--formerly of Trick Pony, Little Big Town, The Sundays, Chely Wright, Jessi Alexander, Survivor, Foreigner, AC/DC, P.O.D., KISS, Miranda Lambert, O.A.R., The Corrs, The Cranberries, Andrea Corr, and Lila McCann to name a few!

Movies:

Gone With The Wind, Pulp Fiction, American Beauty, Sling Blade, Crash, The Godfather Trilogy, Scarface, Animal House, Titanic, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Almost Famous, About Last Night, Friday Night Lights, Varsity Blues, The Last Picture Show, Brian's Song, Office Space...

Television:

20/20, Dateline, 60 Minutes, Friday Night Lights, 24, One Tree Hill, American Idol, Survivor, College Football: Florida State, Alabama, and other SEC teams; Pro Football: New York Jets as well as Tennessee Titans road games; Discovery Channel, A/E Channel, VH1 Classics, ESPN, CNN

Books:

AUTHORS: James Kirkwood, Erich Segal, John Grisham and John Feinstein; CLASSIC TITLES: Valley of the Dolls, The Jungle, The Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird; SUBJECTS: Various Biographies, Sports History, American History, Archaeology

Heroes:

I truly feel everyone has a little HERO in them. Instead of looking afar for someone or something to look up to...just look in the mirror!!! You just might SURPRISE yourself.

My Blog

Age Group 35-45 on MySpace

Recently, I was having a discussion why someone in the age group of 35-45 would have a profile on MySpace, especially with recent statistics showing almost 40% of that age group are represented on her...
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:25:00 PST

Don't Make Someone a PRIORITY in Your Life When They Make You an OPTION! (Thanks, Iva Franks)

Don't make SOMEONE a PRIORITY in your LIFE when they make you an OPTION. I came across this from the page of Iva Franks (my beautiful "cousin" on MySpace...LOL)...and, it does carr...
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:44:00 PST

A Shared Saying from My Dear Friend, Traci (Thank You)

We are, each of us angels with only one wing; and we can only fly by embracing one another.by, Luciano de Crescenzo
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:55:00 PST

Florida State University Rocks!!!!!!

FSU Fight Song (Getting in the Football Spirit) FSU FIGHT SONG You've got to fight fight fight, for FSU... You've got to scalp 'em Seminoles! You've got to win, win, win, win... Win this game, and ro...
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:44:00 PST

The Search for a Hero

My Personal Thoughts on HEROES: I truly feel everyone has a little HERO in them.  Instead of looking afar for someone or something to look up to...just look in the mirror!!!  You just might ...
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Fri, 12 May 2006 11:22:00 PST

A Favorite Quote on Destiny

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice;  it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."-William Jennings Bryan
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Fri, 12 May 2006 11:11:00 PST

The "One"

I'm drawn to a girl who sings when shes happy, is willing to talk out a fight, is able to show her vulnerable side, smiles often, kisses me like it's our last kiss, and loves to always be touchin...
Posted by Johnny BallPark Franks on Fri, 12 May 2006 11:02:00 PST