Am going to start out by giving a moment of silence in a written format to Ahmet Ertegun .............................................................. Thank You.

If you do no know who that is, check out the history of a little well known company named Atlantic Records. He pretty much started it and found many amazing artist. He was a silent hero of mine who gave so many people so many chances. I now will give my usual ramblings after that moment of seriousness. I accomplished a goal of mine on Friday. I had an outdoor fire (bonfire) at least once if not more than once each month of the year for the whole year of 2006. I am kind of proud of this accomplishment. I set this mission and went through with it, like a warrior. Now I am thinking about doing it again, I find fire to be a relaxing meditation session. It might even be considered healthy. Everybody should try to unwind a bit.

My picture for this "Reader Blog" finally came through. It is a bit choppy, but I like it. I look kind of like a robot. The picture is from a show I had this year in NYC, this is probably the highlight of my life so far. The people of New York accepted my work and were happy to meet me. This place did have some tough critics but sales went well, so I just laugh as always at the critics. I think they are critics because it is easier to judge than to do.

I ate sushi today, it has been a few months and it was mighty fine. I ate with some good friends then headed to a birthday party. Who has a B-day party on a Sunday at 7 o'clock? Very weird time for a party. We were of course late, but doubled the party size when we arrived. I have not changed a tire since the last time I was in Michigan, it was on a Boat trailer. I did this for my dad, It went faster than I thought it would. I actually enjoyed it, I might help out someone on the side of the road next time I see them. I say might just because I could be heading towards a dentist appointment and I usually don't like rescheduling things. I like to be in and out, so there day is not shot and mine is not as well. I like root beer, all sorts. I find it hard to find a root beer that I don't like. I have not done as much fishing as I would have liked to this last year. I also find this activity relaxing. I am mostly into salmon fishing on the Great Lakes, Down rigger style. I have fished 3 of the 5 Great Lakes in one summer. That was a good year. I have never fished Superior or Ontario. I hope to some day. That same summer, I actually saw all of the Great Lakes but could not fish the two as mentioned above due to the fact that I was not traveling with gear. Well, enough of me going on and on about fishing and other stuff you most likely don't care about.

Keep well Milwaukee readers.