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Kimmer

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About Me

Get your layout at GetOnMySpace.comI've lived in Milwaukee, Chicago and DC. Recently moved back to Chicago. I may stay there forever this time. I may pack snorkel gear and an overnight bag and head to Grand Cayman for a few days, weeks or months. Today I'm in Chicago. Tomorrow is another day."This is the one true joy in life - the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of aliments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die. The harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is not a "brief candle" to me but a sort of splendid torch which I have hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."-George Bernard Shaw --
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My Interests

Biking (both Harley and Cannondale). Kayaking. All spectator sports. Chicago Cubs. Green Bay Packers. Pee Wee hockey. Live music. Volunteering with organizations that rescue abused and neglected animals. Writing. Beaches. Margaritas. Flip-flops.

I'd like to meet:

Fun, Interesting and Courageous people.

Music:

Rock-n-roll, baby. Some alternative. Some country. Some folk music. 70's and 80's rock. A typical day: James Taylor, Maroon 5 and Tesla. And I'm a Trainiac. Sonia Dada. Rusted Root. Led Zeppelin. Carole King. AC/DC. Inidigo Girls. Brandi Carlile. Van Halen. Joshua Adams. Pat Monahan.

Movies:

Field of Dreams. Sound of Music. Sleepers. Say Anything. Crash. Breakfast at Tiffany's. Little Miss Sunshine. The Princess Bride.

Television:

Lost. Grey's Anatomy. Countdown with Keith Olbermann.

Books:

Anything written by Kurt Vonnegut or Dave Eggers.

Heroes:

Jimmy Carter. Kurt Vonnegut. Bono. The founders of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Barack Obama. Thomas Jefferson - author of my favorite quote of all time: "I am a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more of it I have." Tammy Grimes of Dogs Deserve Better for making the last six months of Doogie's life worth living.

My Blog

Cayamo Cruise 2008

Blog about all the great music and fun times on the Cayamo songwriter's cruise to follow soon!  If you are thinking of taking a music concert cruise, check out what www.sixthman.com has to offer....
Posted by Kimmer on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:12:00 PST

Rescue a neglected, dying chained dog - go to jail!

UPDATE:  Tammy was found guilty on 12/14/2007.  To see her youtube video describing the hearing and her decision to accept jail time instead of pay a fine, click below.  RIP Doogie. htt...
Posted by Kimmer on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:14:00 PST

Unsolved Disappearance: Sandy Bertolas

In 2008, Sandra Bertolas will have been missing for 20 years.  At least one person knows what happened to her.  Will 2008 be the year an arrest is made?  Just o...
Posted by Kimmer on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:41:00 PST

This is why....

Friends/family sometimes ask me why I don't eat meat.  It's so hard to explain!  I wish I had one straightforward answer.  In my mind there is no judgment of others or anger at others o...
Posted by Kimmer on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:45:00 PST

Meet my Grandpa, a Veteran of WW2

http://www.postcrescent.com/specials/assets/APCerniestory/in dex.html
Posted by Kimmer on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:34:00 PST

Heaven Beach - A short story

Heaven Beach - A short story  By Kim Boggs October, 2005 Dedicated to Sarah with an H. "Come over here, Kimmer.  Sit on my beach towel with me."  Patty motioned to a spot next to her...
Posted by Kimmer on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:56:00 PST

I Wish You a Merry Christmas Bus - A short story

I Wish you a Merry Christmas Bus by Kim Boggs - Christmas, 2003 A short story About a tiny moment That made a big difference Standing at the bus stop waiting for the number 125 bus to take me ho...
Posted by Kimmer on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:44:00 PST

Take Me Out to the Movies - A short story

Take Me Out to the Movies Sammy, the Sneeze and Me by Kim Boggs May 18, 2004   When the movie usher blocked the row I had claimed a seat in, I thought it was odd.  He was telling the other ...
Posted by Kimmer on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:38:00 PST

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

What is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary? The sanctuary, at the heart of Southern Utah's Golden Circle of national parks, is home, on any given day, to about 1,500 dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and other ...
Posted by Kimmer on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:41:00 PST

Facts About Poverty

10 Stunning Facts on Poverty 1.  Half the world nearly three billion people live on less than two dollars a day. 2.  The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the poorest 48 nations (i.e. a quar...
Posted by Kimmer on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:31:00 PST