I started this blog a couple years ago. It was part autobiography and part (illustrated) history lesson, but it turned into part political rant. I was so irritated by the McEuen issue (still don't agree with either side) I went off with too many blogs about it. I'm still pissed about parts of it but have come to the conclusion that I'm better off if I quit caring about it. Not like I go there now anyway. So, I've yanked all six McEuen blogs. Twenty years of angst, don't ask me about it.
But I am making a commitment to return where I began herer, with stories about growing up in CdA, local history and family and friends. My way-early new year resolution will be write here at least a couple times a week. Hopefully I can still entertain and enlighten with my 57 years of memories. Some of my best stuff is already 2-3 years old. If you haven't read them, I invite you to take a look back to the start of this blog/series.
I sorta disconnected with the (cyber-) world this last year. Some of you may recall that I made recycled fish art, RainBrew Trout, using beer bottle caps and cans. In the fall of 2011 I was bummed that while I had been featured in a national magazine (American Angler), had a website (don't look) and hundreds of "fans" on Facebook, I was giving more fish away than I was selling. Even setting up at the Downtown CdA Sunday Markets with my old friend and fellow folk artist Jerry Moss netted me no sales.
Not that I begrudge giving fish to worthy causes, if I can't write checks at least there's an item that can be auctioned off. I have given them to Children's Village, The EXCEL Foundation, the Hydromaniacs, the MS Octobrewfest and others and am happy that each was able to get some bucks from them.
I recently got an order and sitting at the workbench over a beer I am also committing myself to start creating these colorful fish. That means I need to get the website back up and am even considering returning to Facebook. Jeez, I can't believe I just wrote that. I'm opposed to a concept where one man becomes a billionaire with no product other than the vanity of mankind. If I do jump back on it will be to promote RainBrew Trout and keep Dave Walker a minimal presence.
OK, with all this I guess I'm off and running. Watch for more gems and junk here on a regular basis.
Did I mention I can be bought? I'm a certificate holding Reverend and preform a damn good wedding if I say so myself. I still love to MC & DJ at car shows and if you're looking for someone to speak for you, the golden tones fit for radio (maybe that was face fit for radio) is always ready.
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ReplyDeleteI graduated from CDA High in 1971, and I miss the old Jr High. Remember the burger place across the street?
Loved your photos. Lived there to and loved it.Remember the Bee Hive at the corner of park across from baseball field? Miss it all.Thanks.
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