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Music
I love and respect country, rock, jazz, blues, classical, etc. I have no respect for rap hating lyrics that put women and children in a negative light - or that promote hate and violence.
Movies
Tombstone, Crash, Ray (the movie about Ray Charles' life), Duets (believe it or not), and the Shawshank Redemption.
Television
I am a Law and Order FAN. I like most of the series spin-offs. However, CI was GREAT until they brought Chris Noth back. He was great in the older ones, but he can't hold a candle to Vincent D'Onofrio. Noth is a joke in that role.
Books
I like to read books on Lutheran Theology. I have found in my own personal studies that Lutheranism is God's word in it's purest form. If someone were to say, "what is a Lutheran" - I would have to respond by saying, "A Lutheran is someone who believes that the bible is the Word of God, every letter."
Heroes
I have heroes in the music business; George Jones, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Ray Charles, Janie Fricke, Dwight Yoakam, etc.
I am 29 years old. I have two wonderful children, undeserving blessings of God. I lost my father nearly two years ago, (jan 29 2007) at the age of 51. This too, is a blessing. Our Lord God called him home; however, I miss him more than words could ever express. As I spoke about on my radio show, my father was my best friend. I look forward to seeing my friend and father again.
Are Some Men Born Gay? I did a short commentary on the subject in the video below. Let me know what you think.
I have met a great girl; her name is Michelle! She is a super mom and one special lady. She attends church with me at St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) on 21st and Kentucky Ave. in Paducah. I currently sit on the Board of Directors as the Evangelism Director. I am active in church and praise God for using me to accomplish His will.
Who I'd like to meet: I spent many years hosting my own radio show - and have met many big stars in past years; however, I can't think of anyone I'd really like to meet that is still living. I sometimes think it would be neat to go back in time to early days of the Grand Ole Opry and meet some of the legends who are no longer with us; such as, Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, etc.
I love the old stuff! :--) I think Lefty Frizzell has to be one of my all time favorites. Along that same time period, others would include, Ernest Tubb, Jim Reeves, and Faron Young.
I think KT Oslin has one of the most beautiful female voices I have ever heard. Two of the most "hard-core" male/honky tonk voices (in my opinion of course) are Gary Gene Watson, and David Allen Coe.
Country music took a devestating turn in the 90s when Garth Brooks hit the scene. His music was commercially driven to attract the middle age male and female. Country music became more serious about the dollar than it had ever been. What we have on the radio today is just a byproduct. Don't hate the music, hate the industry -- it's sick.
hey fishsticks. when are you coming up to troy? we'll all go out for dinner at a really ritzy place and then... not tip! you dork! I hope you're doing well. the job is going well and we're getting a house soon. How is your job and your kids?
I had 2 interviews when I got back, one for a fulltime News position and one at the Gateway Grizzlies (Minor League Baseball) I'm suppose to hear back from the radio on this week. I really want that one. How are you doing?
....well, lately I've been having this real bad rash problem.....I've heard that you know alot about bad rashes in weird places so I was gonna ask you about it...lol!! hope all is good in the neighborhood:)
I am flying out August 3rd, I am getting really excited! they have a bunch of stuff for us to do when we get out there, mostly illegal and includes small animals. I want to come up and see yall sometime in August. How are the kiddies, are they ready for school?
Everybody here is doing ok. We've been having problems with the A/C though. Sunday school was interesting, wish you could've been there. How are things with you and yours?
Yes I am still working on the boat where I cook 3 meals a day and keep the galley clean....Its a job and somedays more interesting than others, other than that I watch the river flow on by and take in to sunrises and sunsets...and hows things going with you?
Hey! Just wanted to say "hi"! Hope all is going well for you. See that you have changed your employment. Is that at the radio station or at the Saddle???? Wish you well with everything. Call me when you come to Nashville. John
I would have never thought you'd leave, but I have to tell ya... I'm very happy that you've made a move in a positive direction! It's kind of funny... They called us today (actually Randy) for a reference. We ended up talking FOREVER! Good Luck and God Bless. You will do wonderful. Radio is losing a great friend indeed!
Hey ~ I hear things are a ~changin' in your life soon?! Do tell! I wish you and yours life's very best. You know we support you in whatever you decide to do. Please know you will always be lifted up in our prayers, please keep in touch! Hugs:)
