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Russ

Quality of life, Means more than quantity in life.

About Me

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............ "Lets not be formal, people in the real world call me Russ. Not Henry or HR, Just plain old Russ, with simple values. My main pet peeve would be Plastic People. You have style, grace and your life is a gift, be honest with yourself and others. ....... "Lets see, well as you can tell by the profile, I am slightly older than dirt and lucky enough to have survived the ignorance of my youth. I have been a Christain since 1980. I have been married to a great lady for 34 years. I or rather we are vegetarians. It's a matter of choice, but at this point in my life I choose not to eat anything that had a face or a pulse. I am a published writer, and poet, not to mention a not half bad pencil Artist. I enjoy doing historical buildings mainly, but any subject will do. I just do it to unwind. Also a truck Driver with all too much time behind the wheel, an average of 3,200 miles every five days. Thats for the past 34 years with various outfits, but put a pencil to it and it will cause you to have extreme lower back pain, ;). Just two more years should I survive and we will put that part of our life to rest. You can find out some of my other interests here. http://www.geocities.com/azstickartist. Lets see, I was born in what could be known as beyond a small town in northern Minnesota called Hallock. I was a service brat and raised around the globe. The longest we lived anywhere was in Brain Tree, England. England is so rich in history you are over whelmed by it all. Having lived in so many areas around the globe gave me an insight into differing cultures that some will never experience. Did my stint in the Army in the sixties, and vowed I would never intentionally hurt another living thing except in self defense again. I dropped out of school when I decided that the world of suits and ties were not for me. Hell, I got married in a Levi Jacket, t-shirt and jeans, not any sort of statement, just couldn"t afford anything else at the time. If I live long enough It is my hope to put a novel in print, you know, footprints, something that says you were here and maybe made a differance somehow. I managed to get my first magazine article published in 1980 and somemore since that time. I have a rich and full life and many hours are spent exploring ghost towns and running the back roads in search of things to sketch. I work five days a week driving a truck hauling various materials in bulk for mines in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Evenings are spent along side the road or a truck stop doing some sketching or playing around on Ham Radio (not to be confused with CB Radio). I try and spend most evenings in the area of Texas Canyon, photos in the lower right slideshow, There is a presense there that recharges your spirit. I can't explain it, you will have to go there yourself! I have four dogs, five cats and a turtle that will out live us all! Life is good! I have met some really great people here on my space, just to be connected to a few of my favorite performer’s for me is an honor. Thanks for stopping by. Be well and do good work! Russ... Added Note: If you consider the freedoms / Rights that we have lost under the current administration, that in itself should inspire you to vote for change! Please Note all images on this page were taken by me!
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My Interests

Reading, Art in any form, although primary interest is in photo-realistic art. I also peck a way at the keyboard, with a current work in progress some of you may enjoy, frankly it is true stuff, but with a twist. No its not Religion, But it will keep your heart pounding, or I hope so! I have also been a Ham Radio Operator for 20 years and my Call is N7MWH I can be found on 10 meter SSB and any band CW. I have a 50 year interest in Short-wave Radio, as I find the news for the most part is less biased or government controlled. You can also learn so much about other culture's. It is my contention that the reason that we have wars, is a lack of understanding, we fear the other guy because we don't know him. Historicialy, war has been caused by, fear, need or greed. and lastly in the name of God and Religion, "what is up with that?" ..................

I'd like to meet:

"Janis Joplin" And of course you!......... Not to mention anyone who speaks, reads and writes Esperanto!........................................I also have a world class collection of rejection slips, some of which were hand written rather than a form letter. Does that mean I wasn't worth the ink for the printer? ***********************************************************

Music:

Jazz,Blues,Folk, Native American and Celtic for the most part! Anything that tugs at your soul!

Movies:


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Television:

PBS for the most part.
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Books:

Wow, How about the Xanth Series, now that is a state of mind. A far better reality me thinks!....But then on the other hand, I think fiction makes a far better reality!

Heroes:

Retirement Locations of choice!

My Blog

Jumping in the pool

Jumping In     Well for over 27 years I have played at writing, a few magazine articles published along with a few poems but that is done now. We have made a conscious mind set, we are ...
Posted by Russ on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:06:00 PST

video: hoop dancer Lisa Odjig

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Posted by Russ on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:04:00 PST

video: Hoop Dancer

I love this country, want to see more of this, then go to The Gathering OF Nations In NM in April. See you there!Hoop Dancer Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Russ on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:48:00 PST

This Lady has it together!

A Fat Rant. Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Russ on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:49:00 PST

Immigration Reform:

Immigration Reform:     What a bunch of crap! If you look at it, it is no more than another way to rape the labor force. Let them over, collect some tax cash then send them home again. ...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:40:00 PST

video: How about eleven dimensions? (Dr. Michio Kaku)

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Posted by Russ on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:29:00 PST

Jose's Taste Treat

    My co-worker and Amigo, Jose M. Told me about a real taste treat the other day, I tried it, now I'll share it. First, make a large bowl of Buttered Popcorn (two bags if you use the ...
Posted by Russ on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:36:00 PST

1984 Full Screen Link

  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the purs...
Posted by Russ on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:22:00 PST

Welcome Home Brother (Please Read)

  Welcome Home Brother   That wasn't heard much, except between those had gone afar. It was more like, "baby killing bastard, hope you get hit by a car." Just like now, young kids, lean and ...
Posted by Russ on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:29:00 PST

(Poem) Friendship

Of acquaintances I have many, Of friend's I have few! Should I come to peril and my back against the wall. Will you be facing the wall, or holding it up with your back too? As time passes friendships...
Posted by Russ on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:28:00 PST