The Infinite Speck - the online blog of Rudy Vaughn

Back on the horse.

2010-03-22T07:44:00.003-06:00

Well, looks like I'll be getting back into the running mode here. I think the leg has healed well enough to start training for a marathon this fall - perhaps the Portland Marathon. I plan on starting in the garage with some jump rope warm ups and then hit the road for a mile to see what it feels like. This should be interesting.

Happy 2010

2010-01-08T14:16:00.003-07:00

Have you written down your goals for 2010? Never too late to get started. One of mine? To not only read more books this year but to apply what I learn from those books to my life. This, of course, does not count comic books.

New Template

2009-11-18T23:51:00.001-07:00

Just tried my hand at creating a new template. Decided to go with a darker theme...kinda like it if I do say so myself.

Massage Table for sale.

2009-11-03T14:00:00.002-07:00

No, it doesn't come with free massages. This is just a massage table that a family member purchased and does not need any longer. Like new, (used about 10 times) now taking up space in the garage.

If you are studying massage therapy or are a massage therapist it is a great table and for $200, it's yours.

You can email me at rudezen@gmail.com if you are interested. Remember, local only to the Meridian, Idaho area. I will not ship or deliver this for you.

My thoughts will now be here...

2009-11-03T13:57:00.002-07:00

As opposed to taking up business space over at www.graphiczen.com. The Sledge over there will still be The Sledge - but those posts will be graphic design related - as opposed to the random thoughts that I feel the need to add via keyboard. Oh, and updates will not take a year...folks tell me we need to keep my private thoughts off the business blog. Okay, I can respect that - but THIS is my world.

Ten Truths I Have Learned From The Current Economic Crisis

2009-01-06T11:36:00.002-07:00

1. I am responsible for my situation. Unlike politicians, I am unable to blame the “other” party for my financial or employment situation. I am responsible for my choices, and I do not expect my employer to “bail me out”.

2. Do not expect loyalty to count for much. It doesn’t matter how long I’ve worked for my employer. If economics dictate that I need to take a pay cut or that my position needs to be eliminated due to these economic factors, so be it. In other words, “Don’t take it personal, it’s just business.”

3. Expect a lifestyle change. If my pay is going to be reduced, or I am laid off, my lifestyle will have to change. I used to go out to dinner about twice a month and treat myself to a massage once a month. Now I am taking this time to better my culinary skills at home, and a hot shower will have to suffice for the massage. I consider this lifestyle change temporary, as I expect things to get better for all of us.

4. Have or create a financial plan. It’s extremely important now to know where my money is going. Any extra funds should go to paying off debt. I recommend reading or listening to Dave Ramsey – the man has been dead broke – and knows what it’s like to be financially strapped, and what it means to find financial peace.

5. Explore new opportunities. Take this time to reflect on what is working in your life. If you need (or would like) to make a change in your life, now may be the time to explore that opportunity. It could mean going back to school, learning a new hobby, or in my case, trying my hand at writing.

6. Commit to helping others. There is enough doom and gloom being broadcast to us everyday. It would be easy for me to adopt a “look out for number one” attitude. I believe that by helping others, I will expand my horizons and perhaps open a door for a new opportunity. We need to count on each other to help get through this time.

7. Don’t be afraid (or too proud) to ask for help. I have been guilty of this in the past. I thought it was a sign of weakness to ask for help. I have learned that it takes a strong person to realize and acknowledge that sometimes I need assistance.

8. Don’t stay angry. I’m only human. It’s natural to get upset with a pay reduction or layoff. However, if I stay angry I believe that I blind myself to new opportunities (like a new job). Besides, no one likes to be around a person with an agenda against the world.

9. Keep your sense of humor. Sometimes I just have to take a mental step back and laugh at my situation. How the heck did I (we) get here?! I still enjoy going to movies, reading books and having fun with friends because I like to laugh and I follow Truth # 8.

10. Have faith. I believe that when God closes one door, He opens another. I have faith that I will be led down the right path and that I will survive this situation. For those that lack faith – I recommend you explore your heart, because it’s easier to let someone else shoulder the load, and God has pretty big shoulders. To quote Joseph Dunninger, “For those that believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not believe, none will suffice.”

2008-10-24T09:21:00.002-06:00

Some time ago, I posted about working a 70-hour work week for an arbitrary compensation amount. My point was not to piss off my boss (which it did), but to point out the fact that working that much is not healthy. "Died of Stress" is not something that I want on my tombstone.

So here's some info that I got from Tim Ferriss' web site. Tim is the author of "The Four Hour Workweek and is a person that I admire because he is living life on his terms.

From Tim's blog:

If you know someone who is a workaholic in denial, or who thinks an 80-hour workweek is a good way to spend their limited time on this planet, go for a lifestyle intervention and send them the LQ calculator. It might just wake them up faster than a triple-espresso frapuccino.

Enter the new world of the Lifestyle Quotient (LQ). If you want to see the real facts of your current work-life (im)balance, check out the world’s first LQ calculator here http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/lifestyle-quotient/. The results will probably shock you.

What is your LQ?
What do you guesstimate your boss’s LQ to be?
What about your father or mother’s LQ compared to your own?

The point is folks, there is life outside of the Inbox. My LQ? A shocking 2.19%. I spend 344 hours working for one day of vacation. That's 14.33 days!

So as the "stress twitch" in my eye kicks in I'm getting on with a new life. Go discover yours. I'm on my way now, hope to meet you down the road.

Ronnie James Dio...

2008-07-23T15:02:00.003-06:00

Good ole Ronnie James Dio. Been hearing a lot of his songs on the radio station. A few things I have observed about Mr. Dio's writing:

1. If you eliminate the words heaven, hell, dancer, rainbow, dark, light, dragon, sun; you would cripple his ability to write a song.

2. What do any of his songs mean?? Have you listened to "Holy Diver"?

Holy Diver
You've been down too long in the midnight sea
Oh what's becoming of me
Ride the tiger

You can see his stripes but you know he's clean
Oh don't you see what I mean
Gotta get away
Holy Diver

Wha?? Frankly, I don't see what you mean. Green. Been. Seen. Lean. As a former hard rocker myself, it's a crutch to end a lyric line with "Don't you see (or don't you know) what I mean". Not to solely pick on Mr. Dio, but I am planning to write a coffee table book that features other non-sensical song lyrics.

Just had to get that off my chest.

The Prodigal Packer.

2008-07-11T10:14:00.004-06:00

I'm a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. I've lived and died with Brett Favre's gameplay; his amazing tenacity, toughness - the ability to throw a huge overtime touchdown pass or rip your guts out with an INT. But enough is enough. I'm tired of hearing that Brett holds all the cards in the "will he come back" scenario. BULL****. If I was management, here's how I'd handle the situation:

You wanna come back? Fine. You're the backup. Period. You will get into the game if Aaron gets hurt. We need to move on Brett. We've loved everything you have done for this organization but here's what it is. You will not be released, you will not be traded to another team (so you can come back to hurt us in a playoff game). You can help us by being a gracious backup, and if we need you, you're good to go. After your contract is done, you are free to pursue employment with another team.

Take it or keep enjoying retirement.

70-hour work week for $????

2008-07-02T16:32:00.003-06:00

Open question? Would you put in a 70-hour for a $???? bonus? Let me clarify: would you put in a 70-hour work week on a 90 - 180 day basis for an extra $????. What amount of money would be the magic number for you? I was given a number today...it was the wrong number.

Things are busy for me over at www.divergreen.com. So busy that I don't have time for a 70-hour work week (in one spot).

It's about time.

2008-04-22T08:55:00.006-06:00

At the urging of my better half, I've decided to update the blog. No promises on doing this more frequently, (though I should), so without further delay:

I've created an entry in Getty Images Ultimate Creative Pitch contest. The brief was "an idea that will change the world." My entry - "Spread Compassion". You can see and vote (please vote) for my entry here:

http://www.gettyimagesultimate.com/usa/gallery.aspx?id=ea7431be-dd7b-4cca-8471-c3fb4ba2ef1f

A smaller, less detailed version is at the top of this page. :-)

I think you have to navigate to page 6 of the entries right now to see and vote for me. As more entries get added, I get bumped down. But - the more votes I get, the better. So if you believe that the world needs more compassion, do your part by being nice to someone, even anonymously, heck even be nice to Tom Cruise...and then please vote for my entry.

Other news to follow, including the creation of the Spread Compassion web site, as well as my own art and design company.....Ewwwww...Scary!

A movie test.

2007-12-28T07:51:00.001-07:00


	My Flixster

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Enjoy all the turkey and trimmings this year everybody! Try not to eat too much! (Not a problem for the namby pamby celebrities who are "eating" tofu turkeys in an attempt to get us to change our ways). On second thought, everybody eat an extra serving as a "protest" against celebrities who try and tell us how to live. *Expletive deleted here* them. :-)

All dressed up....

2007-11-15T09:10:00.001-07:00

With somewhere to go. Jorene installed as a new Director for the Chamber.

Comment from a friend of ours to me: "You clean up well."

Um, thanks? Back to the hobo look now. :-)

Guys: Buy this for your women (or yourself)

2007-11-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

If you like the smell of candles but don't like the flame and mess that comes with them, you should try these Scentsy wickless candles. You put a scented wax in a warmer and presto! instant good smells.

I bought one and it really helps with the kitchen and pet (think wet dog) odors in your house.

Rudezen approved! You buy now! Not later, later - but now!

http:/www.scentsy.com/jorene

Pimpin' for Amazon

2007-11-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

So, I add this little link thingie to the bottom of my blog that will take you to Amazon. Apparently, it looks at what I write and then adds relevant products to the banner. Such as when I mentioned Zicam in a post, it puts up Zicam in the banner.

Well it's obvious that Amazon does not sell Ferrari's. So let's try an experiment:

Batman
Harry Dresden
Graphic Design
300
BT
Green Bay Packers
Mario Batali

Jeez, I'm bored...

This is how it should be done...

2007-11-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

Ferrari's Formula 1 team enjoyed tremendous success with Ross Brawn as its technical director. Now Brawn (after a year sabbatical) is taking over at Honda. How much is he getting paid? - Well, Brawn's Honda salary will be performance-dependent, which he said is a 'great incentive' to deliver for the Japanese giant.

Do you hear that all you under-performing CEO's? Performance dependent. Hey, I'll take over at Merrill Lynch if you can get a $160 million payday after posting an $8 Billion (yes, that's with a "B") loss.

Anyhoo, we'll see if old Ross can muster the same magic that helped win Ferrari several world titles. Let's hope the first thing he does is get rid of that horrible "Earth First" livery that the cars had. Unless you're using bio-fuels or racing a hybrid, seems a tad hypocritical to be jet-setting the world and racing your cars under the guise of "educating" us morons about the "earth's delicate environment". Blech.

The power of Zicam...

2007-11-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

I'm just saying that if you feel like you might be getting sick...don't wait for the sore throat tickle or anything like that - get Zicam! I prefer the melt in your mouth tablets, as opposed to the chewables or the spray up your nose (yuck) product. I started with the sniffles on Tuesday, started slamming the Zicam (and the fluids, gotta keep hydrated), and Wednesday was my "worst" day. Constant runny nose and generally feeling "off".

Unfortunately that was also an evening that I was to spend with my sweetie, so I'm afraid I was not too much fun to be around. I did manage to cook a dinner of chicken and pasta, while Jorene made her awesome green beans. After she left, I took a hot bath, (more Zicam) and smeared some Vicks on so I could attempt to breathe while sleeping.

Today, I feel like that post-cold feeling you get when you know it's over. So far, very little runny nose. I think if I repeat the process today and just rest tonight then I should be good to go for our big banquet this weekend. Jorene gets "officially" presented as a new board member for the Chamber of Commerce. As her "eye candy", I have to look good, with no sniffling or sneezing going on.

So, when this post eventually makes it to the makers of Zicam....I'll expect a nice check for my endorsement!

Hey guys, does this happen to you?

2007-11-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

So last night I was helping my girl at her networking event, which basically consisted of me toting boxes from her car to her display table. The atmosphere was nice (a furniture store), and there was food, wine and other goodies to sample.

Anyway, one of her networking ladies owns a jewelry store and had some very nice samples on display. They thought it would be funny to pull me upstairs to look at the shiny stuff while Jorene was downstairs. So while I was up there I bought a nice pair of earrings for her (which went into my pocket), and a fun pair of BSU Bronco earrings for her. I had Anita (the owner) put them in one of her big black jewelry bags and went back downstairs. There were oooh's and ahh's from some ladies when I set the back on a table and Jorene saw it was a jewelry bag. She finally opened it and started laughing because she saw the orange and blue earrings. "You guys were just messing with me!" Indeed, because the real earrings were in my pocket.

Now here's the part that I want to know if this happens to you. When I do stuff like that, or sometimes give my sweetie a smooch on the cheek in public, or maybe whisper a sweet nothing in her ear, she kinda gets embarrassed and turns her head away from me. All I get to see is the back of her head! I miss her cute little smile! In fact, if she's reading this now she's probably shaking her head with a little smile on her face and turning a bit red. I knew it! I can totally see you doing that now!

Oh, I gave her the other earrings later. She liked them. And I got to see the back of her head again. ;-)

Lasagna, BSU football, and murder....

2007-10-30T07:59:00.000-06:00

Yes, I know it's quite the macabre combination in the title, but it fits. Last Friday I was able to try some authentic Italian lasagna, as prepared by my wonderful girl. We went to watch the BSU game at the home of her friend's, and the food and company were both excellent.

The game was good and the win by the Broncos even better...

As for the murder, Jorene's friend Cassie decided to share the story of a recent murder trial, including all the gory details like "The whole trunk was filled with blood.", and "Didn't think a body could fit in that small of a space." Yes, feel that lasagna coming up a bit don't you?

Good thing we didn't have tomato soup and finger sandwiches.....Doh!

The 2nd post of 2007

2007-10-24T14:58:00.000-06:00

Hello.

If my wonderful girlfriend is reading this...

Looking forward to the lasagna this Friday!!

2007 Post

2007-10-22T17:16:00.000-06:00

Wow. Didn't realize that it had been so long....

Uh...I've been hanging out with Mario Batali's cousin (shameless name-dropping). She's cute and makes awesome chocolate chip cookies. I took her to Tamarack Resort for her birthday.

Poor, poor Miami Hurricanes

2006-12-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

This was my email response to some hack down in Florida, complaining that Miami (the 6-6, Miami mind you) gets to play in poor little Boise's MPC Computer bowl game.

Dear Mr. Berardino,

It was only too predictable to read your column complaining about the "elite" Miami program having to venture to lowly Boise, Idaho to play on our "Smurf Turf". Incidentally, who came up with that name? None of us here can figure that out since it's not even the same color blue...

What I found really amusing was your put down of the Old Pen tour, "Did you know, for instance, that the "Old Pen," as it's called, dates to 1870 and is described on its official Web site as a "castle-like fortress" that provides "a view of prison life in the West"?"

I mean that's REALLY funny. I would like to think of that trip as educational for most Miami players, given their sterling performance in the on field brawl with Florida International. I can hear the tour guide now..."For most of you Miami players this will become a familiar sight."

Oh, and your last few lines, "So in the same week, UM should get to play on a blue field and see a red bear. Oh, and the 'Canes should see plenty of white stuff as well while in the Bogus Basin. It's called snow."

Please, stop. That's about as original as former 'Cane Michael Irvin holding crack pipes "For a friend. It's not mine." On the other hand, that was a good tip to UM players. That white stuff is snow, not the other stuff, but you can still go ahead and sniff it if you want to.

Here's hoping the Wolfpack stomps you. Play nice.

Hey, I'm famous! Kinda....

2006-11-28T07:23:00.000-07:00

I order some fantastic supplements from Dr. Dave in Pennsylvania. I recently entered a contest to come up with a catchy slogan for his company, Dr. Dave's Best. Well, I won most original entry (my slogan was "Improve Your Health, Ignite Your Life." and I made a cool banner also). My prize was some $$, and free products. Pretty cool. Plus, the good Dr. Dave is using my testimonial in his email ads....I received this one today:

I told you the other day about some folks wondering what I look like now. That was one of the main reasons I included the photo of me with the initial intro of our Ultra Strength Fat Furnace (sold out in less than 24 hours!).

But my products aren't about me, they are about you. What can you do, what can you achieve, what can you change in your life for the better. Here is a little pep talk from someone who is listening.

"I've been using your supplements for about a year now, first starting out with Super Omega-3 fish oil, then adding Regenerizer, Hercules Factor, and Fabulous Fat Furnace. Have they worked?Absolutely! I went to the doctor about 3 weeks ago for a checkup; the nurse said I was down 10 lbs., my blood pressure was perfect (no more medication for me!) and that I looked great. I told her that I still had 10 lbs. to go for my goal, but I have no doubt that by exercising and using Dr. Dave's Best, I will get there!"
Thanks, Rudy Vaughn

Thank you, Rudy and congrats on your progress.

I hope you will follow along with me over the coming months as we go through the Holiday season into 2007. I hope you will personally make it your mission to follow as much of my advice as you can.

It works.

It works for me.

It works for Rudy.

It will work for you too! You can get there stay there and be there in a better life and a better body easily. Here is Rudy's routine:

Fabulous Fat Furnace http://www.drdavesbest.com/products/fabulous-fat-furnace.html
Regenerizerhttp://www.drdavesbest.com/regenerizer.html
Hercules Factorhttp://www.drdavesbest.com/misc/hercules-factor.html
Super Omega 3http://www.drdavesbest.com/superomega3.html

Now, where's my supermodel girlfriend??

He's alive! Alive!

2006-11-15T07:38:00.000-07:00

Hola Mi Amigos,

It is an interesting feeling lying on an operating table unable to open your eyes, yet still be able to hear the voices of the doctors and nurses as they work on you. I even heard one nurse say, “This guy hasn’t moved at all during this.” I remember thinking, well I haven’t moved because A.) you have me strapped down and sedated or B.) I’m dead and haven’t left my body yet. I guess it was “A” because I’m here typing this rubbish to y’all.
To those curious few who want to know what it feels like. Take a golf ball, cut open one side of your face near your nose, insert golf ball and sew back up. I think once the swelling goes down I’ll look pretty normal, different for sure, but more or less normal. I’m wondering not only about the physical scars but the emotional scars this will leave. Goodness knows I already carry enough of both of that type around.
You know that saying about a persons face having a lot of “character”? Well I think that I might have some “character” of my own after this. I’ve always thought that was a kind way of say a person was “funny or weird looking” or in worst cases, “fugly”. I hope that I can create some kind of sexy story to explain to girls what happened, (oh, I’ll eventually tell them the truth, but it’s nice to create the air of mystery).
Anyway, I’m doing pretty good and hope to get back to the grind after a few days rest. Thanks to all of you who put out the good thoughts for me, they surely helped. I’ll yak at y’all later.

Bonjour,
Rudezen

Ah, you little moviephiles.

2006-11-13T17:05:00.000-07:00

Nice try on the movies boys. The kee-rekt answers are:

1. Big Trouble In Little China
2. Dogma
3. Grosse Point Blank
4. Grosse Point Blank
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
6. The Seven Samurai

Thanks for playing along.

November 14th...Operation: Frozen Section

2006-11-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

The night before the night before, as it were. In a couple of days I will be going under the knife to (hopefully) correct skin cancer on my nose. Could be a simple case of a few layers of skin or, in my darker moods, I will be confined to a life of deformity.

The wind is howling outside right now, don’t know if another storm is coming in. Rain suits me right now. The cold, the bleakness, the emptiness – it seems to be reflecting me.

I have had a few nice conversations with friends these last couple of days, assuring me that everything will be okay, but we don’t really know do we? The doctor seems a nice enough fellow, no hand tremors that I could notice. (Must remember not to wear cologne on day of operation – no sneezing allowed, slips with the knife and all).

Great book recommendation to any and all who read this; Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road, by Neil Peart. Yes, that Neil Peart – the drummer from Rush. He’s an excellent writer (duh) and his story is very moving. He lost his only child in a car crash and ten months later lost his wife. The book is about his travels by motorcycle around North America as he nurtured his “little baby soul” back to life. I haven’t been down half the path that Neil has, yet I can identify a little with what he experienced. And as he is one of my influences, it was nice getting to know what he’s like away from the drum kit.

I’ve been asked if I’m afraid of the upcoming operation. The answer is no (see my post about fear earlier). I’ve decided that fear will not run (or ruin) my life anymore. Perhaps it’s time I nurture my own “little baby soul” back to life.

There’ll be no “before and after” pictures, but kind thoughts and crossed fingers are welcome. I’m taking a few days off after the procedure, hopefully all will go as planned. Who knows, maybe they’ll even make me better looking! (Ha). Oh, and the saying about “cutting off your nose to spite your face” is definitely out.

Cheers,
Rudezen

Tell me why...

2006-11-10T12:56:00.000-07:00

Why is it the world never remembered the name of Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfernschplenden-schlitter-crasscrenbon-fried-digger-dangle-dongle-dungle-burstein-von-knacker-thrasher-apple-banger-horowitz-ticolensic-grander-knotty-spelltinkle-grandlich-grumblemeyer-spelterwasser-kurstlich-himbleeisen-bahnwagen-gutenabend-bitte-ein-nürnburger-bratwurstle-gerspurten-mit-tzwei-macheluber-hundsfut-gumberaber-shoenendanker-kalbsfleisch-mittler-aucher von Hautkopft of Ulm?

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

2006-11-09T21:27:00.000-07:00

Chris Pirillo.
Chris Pirillo.
Chris Pirillo.

Name That Movie...part 2...ooo...several movies.

2006-11-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, looks you crooked in the eye and asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail."

To answer that: human beings have neither the aural nor the psychological capacity to withstand the awesome power of God's true voice. Were you to hear it, your mind would cave in and your heart would explode within your chest. We went through five Adams before we figured that one out.

"If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there."

"I just honestly don't know what I have in common with those people anymore... or with anyone, really. I mean, they'll all have husbands and wives and children and houses and dogs, and, you know, they'll have made themselves a part of something, and they can talk about what they do. And what am I going to say? 'I killed the president of Paraguay with a fork. How have you been?' I just think it'll be depressing."

Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

Villager: How can we find a samurai we can pay with only rice?
Gisaku: Find hungry samurai.

Name That Movie....part 1.

2006-11-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

'Lo, there do I see my father.
'Lo, there do I see My mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.
'Lo, there do I see The line of my people...
Back to the beginning.
'Lo, they do call to me.
They bid me take my place among them.
In the halls of Valhalla...
Where the brave...
May live...
...forever.

2006-11-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

Well dear reader (jeez someday I might have more than one), I've decided to post the pic of the new car. That way I don't have to send emails to friends that want to see it. Instead I can direct them to this here blog....(see, there's a method to my madness).

And yes, it does go fast.

We're all in this beauty together!

2006-10-30T16:11:00.000-07:00

Anything outside yourself, this you can see and apply your logic to it. But it's a human trait that when we encounter personal problems, these things most deeply personal are the most difficult to bring out for our logic to scan. We tend to flounder around, blaming everything but the actual, deep-seated thing that's really chewing on us.

Welcome to Halloween, 24/7

2006-10-30T16:09:00.000-07:00

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Holy typo! It's a new post.

2006-10-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. This is a new post - and perhaps marks the beginning of a new era in my life.
Ooooo.....you want details? Tough. I'm not ready to share that yet.

The Realm of Atland

2006-08-04T07:41:00.000-06:00

There is a great site out there - www.realmofatland.com. It's a very funny fantasy tale written and illustrated by Nate Piekos. The great thing about Nate is that he loves to interact with his fans...and occasionally give them the chance to participate.

2006-08-03T22:12:00.000-06:00

Welcome, citizen. I will not bore you with details of why I'm here, suffice to say that I am.