Hi list - OK! I'm staying on this damned list! And I'm gonna try one more time to introduce myself, with a bit more detail than the first time, in the hope that 'who I aspire to be' as a human comes through a little better. I am a self-published poet and a recorded musician. My sporadic touring days were from '64 through '82. I still write (my soul release). Haven't played guitar since I severely damaged my hand in a motorcycle accident years ago (my great regret). Seldom sing publicly anymore - though constantly privately (my personal sanity maintenance). Graduated college in '69. Now live in Eugene, OR. (No, I'm not a retired 'Prankster') I have an eclectic taste in music, literature, and art. I am an Independent politically - I am an agnostic - I smoke Arturo Fuente 'Hemingway Classics" cigars - I love and play golf (although my love is far greater than my ability) - I'm an avid fisherman (ultralight spin tackle) - I am a bald, freckled caucasian married to a beautiful black woman, Danine, 16 years my junior - her brother Kalil is a gay man, who lives with his partner Antoni and they share our home - I have been diagnosed with Adult ADD - I suffer from bouts of depression - I take Welbutrin to balance the AADD and the depression - I am Type 2 diabetic (handle with diet and exercise so no 'meds' here) - I am adopted and have no idea who my birth parents are (and don't care) - I am outspoken - I am more than capable of making horrible attempts at humor that will rile even the most tolerant - I am never above apology - I do not need another's acceptance to feel validated - I welcome the sincere friendship of others - AND - I've admired Joni since the release of her 'Songs to a Seagull'. Still do and always will! Now, that should be more than enough info for each of you to be able to size me up, judge me - then decide if you want to be my friend. While you are doing so, let's all turn to our 1994 Lyle Lovett songbooks, page 18, and let's all sing along: I love everybody, Especially you, I love everybody, Especially you, So if you feel lonesome, Remember it's true. I love everybody, Especially you! TIA, Artheo NP - with your emotions
