Monday, January 18, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Honor and Love to a Family That I Look Up To
Every person, every family, and every friendship has
problems. Some issues are worse than others, and not everyone will understand. I
have my fair share and so does my family.
There is no secret that I had, have, and will always have a
bond of brotherly love and friendship with Bernard Owens. There was a big chunk
of time where we did not communicate; not because of personal issues between us
or a falling out, but because of consequences not related to our friendship.
When I was young, Bernard’s mom was the best, and the only other
person who came close to her was Bernard’s grandma. In fact, the entire Owens family was really nice to me, and for that I will always have love and respect
for them.
Since the time of my reconnection with Bernard, I have had
the privilege to meet and talk with Vicky, Bernard’s wife. She is a true gem
and one of the strongest people that I know. In all honesty, I don’t personally
know her all that well, but it is easy to see who she is.
Vicky is funny, sarcastic, beautiful, nice, smart, strong,
and loves her family more than words can describe.
I will not say that I have agreed with all of Bernard’s
decisions in life, or that we were always on the same page when it came to
things. We didn’t have to be; that was part of what made our friendship work. However,
I do agree whole-heartily with his decision to marry Vicky and come forth with
a beautiful family of their own.
Like I said, I don’t know Vicky all that well. I know part
of her story, and some of the issues that she has gone through, but I am not
going to pretend to understand her life. I do know that her decision to be in
Bernard’s life and raise their family has been hard and glorious at the same
time. She is the definition of what a good wife, a good mother, and a good
friend is; and nobody can ever take that away from her. Nobody…those are her
badges of honor.
I’m a person who is seeing the Owens family from the
outside looking in through social media and limited conversations. There have
been some bad calls in their game of life, but it doesn’t break them. They have
an honor that others can’t or don’t understand.
Bernard is my family. Vicky is my family (even if she doesn’t
know it yet).
In fact, next time that I am in the Yakima Valley, I’m going
to ask Bernard’s folks to adopt me (officially or unofficially, just as long as
there is food…ideally BBQ).
I’d make a good Owens. I could be that cousin that no one
talks about, or the forgotten brother who you can hear walking in the attic
when there isn’t supposed to be an attic.
Much love Owens family!!!!
Friday, January 8, 2016
Remember that one time that I got my own trailer for that TV show that I was on?
Yes it was small, and yes it had a tape (cassette) player in
the wall, but it was still the coolest thing ever.
I wonder if this is how Brando started?
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Adam Ferrara…do I need to say more?
When you get actor, comedian, TV show host Adam Ferrara encouraging
you to come out and support our event, you should probably listen because he
wouldn’t lie to you. He’s an honest man and this is for a good cause.
Adam is the real deal, and it is an honor that he’s showing
us some love.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Craig Michaelson actually created two videos promoting our upcoming charity auction…
1. The video that we have been sharing on social media.
2. The video that he actually recorded first, which is more risqué
(PG-13 like), and I believe actually shows Todd Robinson in the background on
one of the screens.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
This story has so many levels on why it was a success, on who it impacted, and how people came together.
I was there from the beginning of BICO’s involvement;
actually I was the first to know about these people’s needs. I have followed up
on the story afterwards.
Why?
Because this story is more than a story. This started years
before any of us had ever met. Some may call it fate, while others don’t think
anything of it, but whatever it is, it unfolded like it was supposed to do.
I have to thank BICO Transportation, because without them I
never would have met some very wonderful people. Everyone had an important part
to play, and I’m happy to have been able to experience a part of that.
Please read BICO’s post…
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