So I finally did it.
For the last year plus, I have been debating starting a blog, and thus putting words to the random ADD that lives in my head. And I assure all of you... it's ADD at its' finest.
My friend Andy Sharp (blogging here: http://www.randomthoughtsinabundance.blogspot.com/) did it, and of course we have the band blog at forgivetherain.blogspot.com, additionally I have the photo blog at somewhere... I'll give that later.
I'm not sure what is going to come of this blog spot. The likely situation is this will end up being a site in which my ramblings will unfold, my writing will evolve, and with any hope, you will be entertained.
Some brief background to set the framework of where my mind is speaking from. Considering that those reading this are complete strangers, knowing nothing of me, I should leave the new reader with, at the very least, the feeling of where I came from.
In brief: Born in Crest Hill IL, grew up in Rockdale, IL, College in Dubuque IA, only to move to Rockdale WI and now live in McFarland. Married to my dream, in more than one sense; but in this reference, Jillian. I work the 8 to 5 as a computer geek, own my own Photography business, drive race cars, and play music with some of the most amazing people I hope you get to meet in your life. (worded that way on purpose)
Three years ago this year, I watched my best friend, and my father slowly die from ALS. My mother, who is clearly battling her own demons, is not a factor in my life; people make choices. From all the darkness, a great relationship with my sister has developed and I couldn't be happier with growing closer to her. I'm sure I'll write about it more, but I'm not sure which was more painful... watching a good man die a brutal death, or the selfish feelings I have of wanting him around, despite his suffering, to witness the music, life, and all else that has evolved for me. Very selfish indeed.
So not to make this first post too long and drawn out....
I sit here on the night before I turn 32. I have an odd combination of urgency to accomplish things that I dream, and a strange realization that I won't. As with everything in this world, time consumes us all. Tomorrow I will belly up to the bar (Sonny's in Stoughton WI Pops and I's home) and have a cold one with whoever shows up.... considering that when I was younger, I never thought I would see 29; but at that same time, I'm ecstatic that I have chips in the game. Coming to terms with it all is quite the mountain, one which we all climb.
So for tonight I will depart. Thank you for your interest in this blog. I leave you with some simple statements:
1) For those that think they know me... you will learn more than you really want to know.
2) For those that do know me... you will learn more than you really want to know.
3) For those that have no idea WTF this guy is saying... it will be fun to read/follow.
4) In the end I hope someone, somewhere gets something out of all of this, because in the end... all I can hope is that through some means.. weather it be music, racing, writing, photography, or just being there for any of you, I help. What else can we do for each other?
Till next time....
Keep the shiny side up
