No Longer Haunted By The Question

Vague title right? Jason Alba at JibberJobber used an old post, "A Question That Haunts Me Wherever I Go", to make some points today about being able to communicate what you do, and who you are. At the time I wrote that post, I really was struggling with an identity, and an ego. "You should know me!" I exclaimed. Wow was I wrong. It was all my fault,...

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Your Doing It All Wrong - How to Carve a Turkey

I don't think I let my turkey stand long enough to be able to carve my turkey the way this guy does....

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New Metallica Song: Lords of Summer

I'm not sold on the St. Anger style Metallica has adopted, not sure if it's easier on aging bones, but its not like Metallica of old. Oh well, this is a new song, which isn't really new, but I just stumbled across it today. Take a few minutes and watch....

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Progress And Update On Cancer Fight

Hello everyone, I wanted to give an update on my cancer and treatment. Most importantly, I want to thank everyone for their support. I remain amazed and humbled, and despite the up and down nature of fighting cancer, leaning on my family and friends help me get through each day.At the moment I'm finishing up my firth round of chemo, with an additional treatment next week. After that, we will do what is called a PET CT scan which looks throughout my body to see if the cancer has spread, and if the tumor has shrunk. Basically...

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Salt Lake City Utah FantasyCon 2014 Ticket Giveaway #2

Here we go again, more tickets to give away. These tickets are for Friday July 4th only. Even though this is the 4th of July, you know you can go to FantasyCon all day then find a place to watch the fireworks? There are several places downtown that will fireworks.Also, another great reason to attend FantasyCon; meeting the cast from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Take a look at who will be attending, you will be amazed.OK, so the rules for this ticket giveaway? You must Comment on this post, be sure to include your email...

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There is still time to WIN a @FantasyCon ticket. #JointTheAdventure #SLC #Utah http://thom.ws/1oNMSdX

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Salt Lake City Utah FantasyCon 2014 Ticket Giveaway #1

 FantasyCon is coming to Salt Lake City, Utah on July 3-5, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. This is going to be an amazing event, something you have never expereienced before. This isn't ComicCon at all, it's a unique fantasy adventure. From fantasycon.com web site:FantasyCon brings you the next biggest thing in fan conventions: a fully immersive, interactive experience that turns fantasy into reality and attendees into participants. More than a con, it’s a circus, a Las Vegas show, movie theater, battle arena, major...

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The Tumor Killing Juice

I'm not sure I will ever get used to this recipe.http://youtu.be/uc5MW25CdhADisclaimer: this really isn't a tumor killing juice, although the book we got the recipe from said it was a tumor killer. Tabasco sauce makes all the differenc...

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More Juicing - Better

Two new smoothie and juices. Much better this time.http://youtu.be/_OpaDg5nYK8http://youtu.be/kVx90kS9G...

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Out And Back Southern Utah

Gina and I had to pick up our Daughter from college today. We made a few detours along the way. It was nice to get out after a crappy previous few days.[pe2-gallery album="http://picasaweb.google.com/data/feed/base/user/117805269367460608808/albumid/6009739274202595281?alt=rss&hl=en_US&kind=photo"...

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Avalanche Lose Game 7 To Wild

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30 Day Blogging Challenge: Day Two – 3 Fears I Have

First fear: being trapped in a box or something that is locked from the outside. I'm not claustrophobic, but I do get freaked out when I am trapped and can't work my way out.Second fear: Insects, bugs, spiders, that might crawl on my body. Nothing freaks me our more that having an unknown bug crawling on my head or neck. I have been know to jump around a little when this happens.Third fear: Losing my job. When you are a husband and father, putting food on the table, clothing, and shelter are always a worry, and having a job...

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He Is Risen - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

http://youtu.be/kCJtfBR7T9ELearn more at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir websit...

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30 Day Blogging Challenge: Day One - Twenty Random Facts About Myself

Twenty random facts about myself: I have cancer United States Marine I like to read magazines starting from the back (that's where the best stories) I was a DJ at a skating rink I've touched 5 continents I hate black licorice I always carry more gadgets than I need I love Jazz Music Long time Metallica fan I have three grandchildren (as of today) Huge science fiction and fantasy genre fan I can't stand the sight of blood I once installed a token ring network I ran to the hospital in...

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First Attempt At Juicing

http://youtu.be/2mZXDNqFCIQTrying to make a juicing recipe, didn't go so well. Stoic picture before I actually try the juice.[pe2-image src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxElul-ET1herRBot16XMu_u3WXyCXHIgjoHZhYDx70ahwiMUc9vCuLFHL4cL_s2RxJe8CsP8SxXnBvxxMBR67SHBO6lH1CPNNw-bie_Xjd5L0rxcFUfbiq8JMo-J_mi2GLRao846dON64/s144-c-o/IMG_20140501_082642.jpg" href="https://picasaweb.google.com/117805269367460608808/20140501?authkey=w17y3qcRkvc#6008471165502419634" caption="" type="image" alt="IMG_20140501_082642.jpg"...

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Chemotherapy One

I'm feeling well enough today to chat about my first chemo treatment. The overall report is it was like sitting in a chair with an IV in your arm, for five hours. Boring. My beautiful supportive wife spent the entire time with me (a must if you are sitting immobile for that amount of time.) And my daughter Ashley dropped in to say hi and take a quick photo.The only real after effect for me was feeling very tired and run down. Doc said to expect that. Even today, the next day, I'm not feeling that bad, although I've had a headache...

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A Family Photo

We don't always get together, but when we do...&nbs...

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Watercoloring A Photo

Thanks Jake Spurlock for the app tip, Waterlogu...

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The Future Is What You Make It

I've spent days trying to come up with a title for this post. And this is what I came up with. The future really is what you make it.This post is an update on where I am and what the future holds. In my lat post, I mentioned I was waiting for all the tests to come back (even a few after the last post update, two separate biopsies), and to discuss options. The tests came back. We had the discussions. The risks of surgery are just too great, and we decided that won't be an option. It was a difficult decision because it would...

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Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2014 VIP Pass

All that's left is to show u...

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