Being a good husband, and father. Being a loving son and brother. Being a good friend to those who will share their lives with me. Traveling with my wife Danyette. Writing songs, playing in great bands, the mortgage business, win win business, creating wealth and opportunity, cooking delcious meals, having friends over for dinner, watching movies with my wife and the puppies, photography, Music, Art, Culture, history, common sense, my family, learning generations of handed down recipes from my mom, children, hiking, good conversation, showcasing talented people. Learning new things about the world and thus myself. Stargazing, dreaming, laughing, ancient ruins, history, old people's stories.
I like meeting people that are interested in their own futures. Anyone needing to buy a home or refinance their property. Anyone who would like to to create financial independence for themselves and those they love.
Infulences and Inspirations :Pink Floyd, Sneaker Pimps, Coldplay, The Secret Machines, Elbow, Neko Case, Johnny Cash, Alice in Chains, Deathcab for Cutie, Mandalay, Steely Dan, Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Newfield, Lost City Kings, Weezer, Morphine, Eminem, NWA, Dr. Dre, Duran Duran, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Hendrix, Cream, the Beatles, the Who, Jeff Buckley, Cocteau Twins, The Cure, STP, Simon and Garfunkle, James Taylor, Radiohead, Orbital, the Pixies, Lush, Lunardrive, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Ryan Adams! Unsung Heroes and Influences: Stendek, Brother Luke, Lost City Kings, Mangafi, Drawing Boxes, Newfield, AMV, Cherry Hill, Michael K Fouts, Big Bad Zero, Paul Summers Jr., Anne Donahue, The Nines, Pablo Schwartz, 12 Volt, Franky Perez, Tim Torgerson, Kip Fox, Danny McGaww, Anthony Sanchez, Samantha Murphy, John LaPerierre. Bands to watch out for label signings from Vegas~!: The Higher, Ashbury, Awaystation, Camden...there will be more...
Garage Days, May, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Being there, Return of the Pink Panther, Old School, Like Water for Chocolate, Pink Floyd's The Wall, House of Sand and Fog, Sparticus, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Cheech and Chongs movies, Dracula (Bela Lugosi), Nosferatu (silent), the Evil Dead, the Exorcist, Mask, Used People, Gargoyles (1970s original), Trilogy of Terror, Creepshow (original), Close Encounters, Godzilla vs. Rodan, Kevin Spacey Movies
BBC, Brit-coms, IRON CHEF & Emeril Live, Vh1 concerts and classics, History channel, Discovery, Science, Times and UFC, K-1, Pride fighting, boxing and PBS Nova.
Books with lots of pictures!
Danyette Elisabeth Duarte for birthing naturally and lovingly in our home. She has given me the greatest gift of all, Aliciana Dawn Duarte.
My father Hank and mother Lucia for wisdom, support, opportunity and guidance They allowed me to have a full and wonderful childhood and showed me real love and patience.