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Rye

The sea was angry that day my friends...like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.

About Me

Okay. I am now 29. You know what that means...30 is right around the corner. I have been back in the homeland (Oregon) for almost 3 years now and I am still trying to figure it all out. By "it all" I mean life. I seem to have misplaced my instruction book, so if someone finds one, please forward it to me. Thanks. So, having said that, I am just here in The EUG, living the life. Those of you who have been here, you know what I am talking about.
Thanks to Tera, I think that I might be getting somewhere on the "figuring it out" quest. I might not need a partner in my life to experience things. People around, yes. But not a partner. I never thought that I would do some of the things that I am doing now, like traveling, without a partner to share it with. But as it turns out...having fun alone! Love ya, Tera. Your awesome!
I no longer work for UPS. I hace decided to devote my life to SkyWest Airlines. I will work 4 days a week and spend every penny that I make traveling the other 3 days of the week until I have been everywhere. Wanna come?
I have a desire to move to Alaska someday. I don't know why, but it is something of great interest to me.
I have a slight obession with Seinfeld. The TV show, not the guy. I think that is the best show that was ever on TV. My favorite aunt says that I remind her of George Costanza.
I am not into fake people. Be real. Be you. Don't cover it up with a lot of bullshit and nonsense. Tell it like it is.
A tribute to George... .. .. .. ..>

My Interests

My interests include, but not limited to...politics, reading, beer, family, my niece, local beer, my friends, Old Navy, new cars, old cars, golf, fresh beer, sorting packages, waiting tables,sleep, drives to the beach or the moutains, flying kites, mac 'n cheese, meeting new people, good music (preferably live), learning new things, trips to the ER with Tandy, beer...did I mention beer...

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet people who have an open mind about life. People who don't always judge the book by its' cover. People who know when to shut-up and just enjoy the moment. People who will support you when the chips are down, and rally behind you until they are up again. Just good people. Real people. You.

Also, Martha Stewart. Man, that bitch can cook, and sew, and craft. She gets it done.

These are just 2 of the videos that they show you at airline training school!

Music:

In the liner notes his 1996 CMA Album of the Year, Johnny Cash says..."I love songs about hores, railroads, land, judgement day, family, hard times, whiskey, courtship, marriage, adultery, separation, murder, war, prison, rambling, damnation, home salvation, death, pride, humor, piety, rebellion, patriotism, larceny, determination, tragedy, rowdiness, heartbreak and love." I think that about sums it up for me too.

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Movies:

Shut Up and Sing, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, The Client, The Rainmaker, The Firm, The Hunt for Red October, Runaway Jury, State and Main, 10 Things I Hate About You, Enough, Sleepless in Seattle, The Notebook, The Upside of Anger, The Italian Job, Grosse Pointe Blank, The Godfather I, II, III, Maverick, Days of Thunder, Cruel Intentions, Pirates of the Caribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Jackie Brown, The Thomas Crown Affair(McQueen), The Getaway(Baldwin/Bassigner), The Big Lebowski, The Contender, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Driven, Old School, Euro Trip, Spanglish, 50 First Dates, Ocean's Eleven(Clooney/Damon), Ocean's Thirteen, Ocean's Eleven(The Rat Pack), The Holiday, Scarface, Scent of a Woman, Behind Enemy Lines, Hairspray (2007), Knocked Up, The Girl Next Door, A Lot Like Love, Goodfellas, The Darjeeling Limited, 21...

Television:

Deadliest Catch, Dead Like Me, The West Wing, Grey's Anatomy, Dirt, Nip/Tuck, Weeds, Entoruage, Arrested Development, The 'L' Word, Queer as Folk, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: CI, CSI: Miami, Will & Grace, Seinfeld (greatest show ever), Cheers, Murphy Brown, Family Guy, King of the Hill, Boston Legal(Denny Crane!), Martha Stewart(She is incredibly funny!), Newsradio(the Real Deal...)...

This clip from 'The West Wing' is, in my opinion, one of the finest scenes ever aired on television... .. .. ..

My Blog

The Good Life...

Aloha, America, from Captain Cook, Hawai'i on the Big Island.  Just wanted to blog a bit about my trip and the one day that I have been here. It all began Saturday evening when I was leaving...
Posted by Rye on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:43:00 PST

Its Me! Every Girl Ever...

So, this was recently featured on The Tom Leykis Show.  I think that it is written from a man's perspective and I found it hilarious.  You can still find this posted on CraigsList in the "Be...
Posted by Rye on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:11:00 PST

The Ups and Downs of Travel...And a Side Note About The Abuse of Power

Hello America!  It has been sometime since I posted a new blog and I had an experience today that I felt was blog-worthy. As many of you know I have started working for an airline here in Eugene....
Posted by Rye on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:41:00 PST

Larry Craig’s Downfall; By Garrison Keillor

Larry Craig's downfallIn 20 years, the sexual issues and tensions that led to Craig's demise will not matter anymore. By Garrison Keillor Sep. 05, 2007 | You do not want people to think of the Republ...
Posted by Rye on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:57:00 PST

The Lunar Eclipse...

Hello America, greetings from the Pacific Northwest, sight of the total lunar eclipse, currrently taking place right outside. Those of you who know me know that I am a night person.  So, whe...
Posted by Rye on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:37:00 PST

The Way I See It 177...

Greetings America, and welcome to another installment of The Way I See It. Maybe one of these days I will stop stealing blog ideas from Starbucks and start coming up with my own shit. But until that d...
Posted by Rye on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:51:00 PST

The Way I See It #208...

The Way I See It #208"I wish couples who desperately take every means to conceive a child would realize that adoption is a wonderful alternative. A child who becomes your child through adoption comple...
Posted by Rye on Sat, 26 May 2007 06:11:00 PST

The Way I See It Number 214...

As many of you might know, I am somewhat of a Starbucks junkie.  I need my Chai Tea on a daily basis.  The "girls" as I call them, my Starbucks crew, always have a smile and conversation wai...
Posted by Rye on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:58:00 PST

Saying Goodbye...

{Editor's Note:  This Blog is dedicated to my dear friend, Rose who worked for over 20 years providing unparalled service and food to people who were strangers...but became dear friends.  If...
Posted by Rye on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:43:00 PST

I'm In Love With A Stripper...

[Keep in mind, America, I was intoxicated when this blog was written]   Yeah, you read that right. Now if it was only true...not!! Strippers! Are you kidding me? This blog, America, is about rap ...
Posted by Rye on Sun, 02 Apr 2006 01:32:00 PST