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THE SLIDE SHOW ABOVE AND BELOW ARE PHOTOS I TOOK AT THE MANY ROCK CONCERTS I HAVE ATTENDED - I HOPE YOU ENJOY THEM!
OK...ABOUT ME: My life is an open book - here are some samples from it... I'll keep a secret of yours (but have none of my own); I'm a giver not a taker (but won't tolerate being used); I'm a lover not a fighter (but won't back down when attacked); I'm a better friend than an enemy (but realize you can't please 'em all); I'm the guy you can call at 3am (and will say "It's OK, I was awake anyway"); I'm quick to forgive(but slow to forget); I'm way more of a sinner than a saint(but not proud of it); If I say "I'm sorry", I really mean it (those words are sacred)I was an orphan before I learned how to drive. By the time I was 18, everyone was dead(parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles too) It was way too much death, way too early. My lofty goals and future dreams were shattered. My college was the University of the Streets and my major became survival, not liberal arts. I was adventurous-launching various entrepreneurial ventures - Most made enough for me to survive with potential for even more. But I feared success and let opportunity slip away before I could really prosper. Ditto with relationships. Life as an orphan does strange things to your head. You are so afraid of losing, that you hasten the process. You sabotage your own success and happiness...I didn't know this until a few years ago. I have also tried my hand at a variety of jobs and occupations, including 13 years as a radio dj/personality (my childhood dream)...but when the jobs were no longer "fun", I quit. Life is too short and too precious to spend any of it doing something you don't enjoy. I think risk is necessary to live. I don't believe in settling for anything less than you really want and feel you deserve. That is the difference between the rich and famous, and the poor and ordinary. The rich believe they deserve better. The poor don't. It's all a state of mind... now, on matters of the heart....I have always been a hopeless romantic...went on a "date" in the second grade and have loved women ever since. And while my marriage ended in divorce, I hold every woman I've ever loved close to my heart...most (if not all) have forgotten me, but I will always cherish them. Not sure at this age if I'll get another crack at my life's most elusive dream. Not sure I even want one. But it might be fun to try...
and now... THE FLORIDA TRIP - 2/12/08 - 2/18/08

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

There are many "famous" people I would enjoy meeting - musicians, actors, authors, a few talk show hosts, the Prez, etc. But most "meetings" with celebs are a quick hi, handshake, and goodbye. When I was in Radio, I "met" lots of famous people like that. Not very satisfying. So I guess there aren't many people I'd like to "meet" at all. But if to "meet" someone, means at least 5 minutes-long enough to scratch the surface, well, the list is endless...recently, I got to meet and spend a little time with the huge Swedish metal band IN FLAMES! In this case, I would've been happy with a picture and a handshake, but they insisted we sit and hang with them! Totally unexpected and something I will never, ever forget. On the other hand, a different band refused to even give an autograph, despite having ample time and opportunity to do so. "they simply don't like to meet people", said their manager. I respect their right to treat their fans anyway they choose, but it also was something that I will never, ever forget. (like, maybe next time they play here?) Seems a peculiar attitude to cop when you are still building a fan base...Recently, I also had the chance to write horror film maker and author Todd Tjersland - not only did he reply, but a nice "friendship" has developed via email. A huge thrill for me, as I am a huge fan of his. Check out Todd's incredible "Zombie Novel" DEATHBREED sometime...his new movie will be out soon...To any future "stars" who may read this: Please don't forget your supporters and fans when you hit it big. You can't take 'em all home with you, but a meet and greet whenever possible will show them you haven't forgotten the people who helped you get there...'nuff said.I'd also like to meet other "interesting" people who aren't famous: doctors, nurses, cops, firemen, business people...and maybe...you. So if you somehow happened onto my page, hit me up sometime and tell me what makes you interesting and unique. Perhaps it's fate that we should meet this way...don't let it pass by...

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My Blog

Pirates my ass!

Would everyone is this friggin', crazy, insane, politically correct, don't wanna offend anyone, upside-down world of ours please stop romanticizing these Somali scumbags by calling them "pirates"! The...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:52:00 GMT

a year later...

wow...as I look back on the blogs I've written, two things strike me profoundly: First, how fast time goes by...and second, how much better things are (comparatively speaking) from a year ago...My pre...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:25:00 GMT

Bens story...

When I decided to join the throngs of "My Spacers", I never intended to make it a tribute to my parenting prowess. Truth be told, its primary purpose was to keep an eye on my teenage daughter’s ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:26:00 GMT

trip into hell

I am at Children's hospital in St. Paul tonight as I write this. My son Ben, who suffers from severe autism, had a very serious seizure attack late this afternoon. I am spending the night here in the ...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:56:00 GMT

A Taste Of Chaos

The word "amazing" certainly gets overused these days, but it seems to fit perfectly when describing the recent "metal marathon" concert known as "A Taste Of Chaos" which was booked into the Roy Wilki...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Vacation? What vacation?

Having two kids (including a special needs child) just prior to my divorce and subsequent mid-life crisis, kinda threw a wrench in my future travel plans. But, on February 12, 2008, all that changed ...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:55:00 GMT

LIFE - it's a terminal illness

Why do we have to be old before we are imparted with wisdom? Why can't we be smart and young instead of young and stupid...I wanna go back a few years knowing what I know now. If I could, the biggest ...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:49:00 GMT

How Low Can The Bar Go?

One of the few remaining entertainment "deals" came thru town recently: "Sounds Of The Underground" - a nine hour-15 band marathon showcasing the most promising talent from the best of the&n...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:23:00 GMT

hard work or hardly working?

Another American Idol season is over. Another instant superstar is born almost overnight. What a country...I actually watched some of this season's shows just to see what this acclaimed production was...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 18:56:00 GMT

whooo are you?...Who Who? Who Who?...

It was Keith Moon's last album with his legendary mates before he would die two weeks after that August 1978 release. The song still gets heavy airplay on classic rock FM. So, what's this got to do wi...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 17:43:00 GMT