OK - had this thing for a while, so I guess now (7-JUNE-08) IS a good time to add to it & work on some introspection.

I'm a regular guy. Been through a lot, a lot I could have done without. I like to do lots of stuff - I believe the company one keeps determines the extremity & the extent of "fun," regardless of activity. I love my children dearly, I live for them. Life is a strange, wonderful journey through peaks & valleys of unusual & unpredictable circumstance; 10% of which is "what happens to us" - the 90% remaining ... "how we deal with it!"

MOVING FORWARD is the best descriptive ... realistically, I'm truly unsure exactly what I "might be" doing outside of parenthood - it takes up so very much of my time. My profession is demanding, quite extensive, & very rewarding. Also working on finishing a Master's Degree - why, I have no idea? Obtaining such was never a goal or desire of mine. Ultimately, I guess the 10% of life that's been dealt to me in recent years provided the motivation to pursue such. The attempt itself is rooted deeply within being able to better accomodate my responsibilities (children) in the long run.

"Children." They're the coolest people in the universe. Not really sure how to explain it ... I've always been around them & associated with them. It's certainly made it easier to relate to & raise my own. Lets see - what else? Well, I know a lot of stuff - been told that I possess above average intelligence; but, I also know of folks who might disagree & say that I'm a total buffoon. My kids think I'm intelligent, my best friends (of which, there are few) also believe the same. I'm definitely more into the quality of friendships, rather than the quantity. One of my (probably "the") best friend I've got has always termed me as a "jock-nerd." I'll say this - I'm really good at being different. I tend to not go with the "status-quo." My general beliefs are slightly beyond the "average conservative." I am however, VERY respectful & appreciative of those who possess differring opinion. I'm probably best at being truthful & giving respect - especially to those who afford like tendency.

I am somewhat shy, quiet, & reserved. I have been accused of being arrogant, although I believe such to be founded in a mis-identification of confidence. I don't require approval of others via socialization for my own personal villification. I am who I am. Many find out (the hard way) that IF (or when) you ask me for my opinion, what I might be thinking, &/or feeling - preparation for my response is not necessarily possessed. I don't "sugar-coat" things very well. I can do "politically correct," but the better anyone knows me - the less likely I tend to be such. (Un)Fortunately - depending upon your perspective - I am honest to a flaw.

My favorite book is the Bible, I read it daily - keeps me grounded. It is the BEST Book ever written. I consider myself very "well-read." I will not bother listing all of my favorite books - but a few are: Without Remorse (Clancy), Shibumi (Travanian), The New Answers Book (Ham, et.al.), Heart of Darkness (Conrad), Culture Warrior (O'Reilly), & All 3 books by the "NFL Assassin" (Jack Tatum).

Movies? Forrest Gump, We Were Soldiers, Secondhand Lions, The Great Santini, Open Range, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, 300, We Are Marshall.

Music? Mostly Classic Rock & Roll, or artists who incorporate "Classic Styles." For example: Stevie-Ray Vaughan, or, Kenny Wayne Sheppard. I love Zeppelin, Floyd, Rush, Doobie Brothers, SuperUnknown, Alman Brothers, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, CCR, Evanescence, Dark New Day, Swampdawamp.

Food? God I love to eat!!!! You pick it, there's a better than 97% chance I LOVE IT.

God & Jesus - for ALL the blessings I have been bestowed; the greatest being my children.
The smiles on the faces of my children, the feel of their arms around me when we hug, the look in their eyes when they know I am proud of them - for their effort (regardless of performance), their attitude, & their character.

I don't know ... lot's of stuff I guess. Everything I've just written above, life, sports, music. All the other things that (I think) kinda need to happen to make this world a better, safer place for my kids.

Totally dependent upon the "season" of the year. If you wanna know more - well, we'll see.

UH ... I don't know.

... you want to; & only if you're NOT psychotic or sociopathically misleading! I have neither the time nor the patience for any drama. Thanks for taking the time to read this either way.