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I am an ex Marine, a Vietnam vet, an ex liberal, and ex cowboy, and a recovering addict with 8 years clean who started writing down my thoughts in Okinawa, Japan after a dear friend passed. Years later I was told that I wrote wonderful poetry and I took her word for it. Since that time I have had several "thoughts" published and won cash awards for several other "thoughts". I grew up in the streets of Salt Lake City, Utah and spent my teen years driving tractor, putting up hay, and chasing cows on a ranch in Gunnison, Utah. I recently retired from full time work and I have enjoyed writing here on Blogit. I love to garden, cook, can, play music, and study US History and the founders of this country in their words from the Library of Congress. I used to think I was a fair looking man, but recently my 116 year old father keeps popping into my morning mirror. I like rock and roll, blues, country, blue grass and classical music. I have three cats which are part of the family and the most wonderful wife in all the world.
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Location:
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United States
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Primary occupation:
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Retired
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Dream occupation:
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Scout for UofU football
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Hometown:
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Salt Lake City
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Schools attended:
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South High, U.of Utah
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I like:
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The smell of fresh cut grass and the sound of morning church bells
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Favorite writers:
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J.R.R.Tolkien, Poe, Stephen Ambrose, George Washington
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Favorite books:
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The Bible, Sacred Fire, the Fannie Farmer Cook Book
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Favorite newspapers:
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W.S.J.
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Favorite magazines:
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Ancient American Archeaology, Esnign
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Favorite music:
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Cowboy Junkies, The Band, Van Morrison, The Kills 60s and 70s mucic J.S. Bach
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Favorite movies:
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Saving Private Ryan,Bagdad Cafe,Open Range, The Outlay Josey Wells
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Favorite TV shows:
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The Nacked Archeaologist,Psych,Glenn Beck
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Favorite teams:
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U. of Utah Football, Red Sox,Broncos and Saints
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Favorite quote:
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I'm not older than Moses, but I knew Him
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Gender:
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male
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Religion:
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L.D.S.
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Political affiliations:
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Conservative, but give over 10% to the poor and hungry
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