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Last Updated: 12/26/2009

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Sign: Cancer

City: Hebron
State: Indiana

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December 17, 2009 - Thursday 

Current mood:  thoughtful
Category: Friends
With the end of the year approaching, I’d like to take
time to say thanks to each friend who made a
difference in my life in some way in 2009. It means
so much. Off and on, it hasn’t been an easy year.
There were some memorable moments and some
trying times. Among the trying times, it’s friends
who really came through. Also thank you to all of
the friends that took time to leave comments,
emails, photo comments ect in 2009. As this year
comes to a close and another is soon to begin, I
hope everyone’s new year brings them everything
positive that is desired and may positive reflections
of 2009 out weigh the bad. Until next time, Merry
Christmas to all friends and a Happy and safe New
Year to each as well.
October 16, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:Remembering
Category: Music
"Mentally His"
A tribute to Criss Oliva
April 3, 1963 - October 17, 1993

Not seeing you walk beside us anymore.
Hounds cry in devastation.
We scream murder with only fallen memories.
Of exquisite musical revelations.
Turning to you, fans' lived for the night.
While inspired by a content summer's rain.
Now, atop every street where nothing goes on.
Savatage's orchestra is eternally changed.
Together, warriors journeyed through dungeons.
While fists were held high for the rock.
Distributing hymns of sirens and war.
Nobody ever imagined you seeing last dawn.
Miles away, go soar beyond starlight.
A reality still hard to believe.
The un-blemished power our world once felt.
Remains nothing more then a conversation piece.
But legions would venture somewhere in time.
For another chance to hear requiems play.
Into the unholy, along mountains and streets.
Mentally yours, we will forever stay.

written by tagerocker
October 15, 2009



 

September 11, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:  creative
Category: Writing and Poetry
This poem's a bit different then I'm used to writing, but I came up with it this morning around the 3 am hour since September 11th has come around yet again.  It's just pretty much rambled thoughts rolled into one. Though, usually not my style of writing, hopefully everyone will enjoy reading it who take the time to do so.  Rock on my friends and have a great weekend. 

“The Ghost Of September 11th

Breaking delicate threads, violence shattered the seams.
Of what some knew as a familiar place.
Our instincts now are to help, feel anger, or mourn.
Those lost we can never replace.
Standing in the tiresome tide.
Some attempted to help, yet we’ll never again see their face.
The victims became many.
Children and families without one of their own.
No chance given for some to escape.
Warning calls to leave were unable to be heard.
Amongst a whirlwind of utter desperation.
Lives hung in the balance of a morning obscured.
Lost in such a violent passage of time.
Their territory took on nothing but sights of ashen stain.
So thick as to barely see.
What now amidst the cries do we do?
As some said so long to family.
Some never came to know a loved one at all.
Born only mere days after the fact.
In a sea of bittersweet emotion.
One parent here, one not coming back.
All that lies now are the ghosts of north and south towers.
Of where smoke and fire once billowed out.
The buildings are gone, both had fallen.
Plummeting, plummeting, plummeting.
Drowning in the shadows.
Which left behind forever memories of nine eleven.

Written by:
Tagerocker on
September 11, 2009 
   
December 23, 2008 - Tuesday 

Current mood:  mellow

As the year closes, I would like to first start by thanking all of the friends which have remained in my life and on the pages here at myspace for doing so.  You all mean alot to me whether we are close friends or aquaintence-type friends.   As I reflect on the year that's now drawing to a close, 2008 held a lot of twists and turns along the way and at times, wasn't very kind. I deeply cherish and remember the friends which, through sudden death, I have lost. Kip Canupp on the afternoon of April 23, 2008 and also Chris Poulos aka "Kriss Vicious" on the morning of April 26, 2008 only 2½ days apart. Some of you really helped me attempt to deal with that in one way or another.  Though I'll never get over their sudden losses and what had happened to them.  Life's not the same without them and they'll be missed and forever remembered every day of my life.  Never take anything for granted, for no one is promised tomorrow.  To the new friends I've made here at myspace, you are all very appreciated and will never be taken for granted.  Some of you, I've shared alot of laughs with already and the ones with me from the very beginning, thank you for staying aboard. For all of you this past year (2008) that took time to vote for the poems I gave links to, a humungus thank you goes to each of you as well.  You know who you are!  The concert life was pretty good for me this year including several great moments with my good friends Godz -n- Gunz at their shows in 2008. Those were really very awesome rockin' moments and those shows left me with some cool memories as well that wouldn't ever be traded for the world.  To everyone on my friends' list who takes time to read this, I hope 2009 brings you everything you wish for and I only wish happy things for all of you.  Rock on and I'll see ya on the flipside of metal.
December 8, 2008 - Monday 

Current mood:  thoughtful
Category: Music

Being today is a sad day in rock and metal history, I hope that everyone will take a moment or two out of their busy schedules to remember a legend of the metal community. Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Abbott have paved the way, inspired us all, and left footprints in the music world for many to follow. I am on a site called find a grave dot com and if anyone reading this would like, I can leave a little message and flower on the site of your choice from you to Darrell. May we never forget and keep him in our thoughts today and always. If anyone wants me to leave something for you, email me and let me know what kind of flower, what name you'd like me to use, and what you would like to say and it will be done.
WE WILL REMEMBER!!!!!!
1966 - 2004
November 29, 2008 - Saturday 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music

Tomorrow, the 29th, it will be another night out and about again supporting local music.  Godz n Gunz are playing in Hobart so it should be one hell of a rockin' night.  It won't be the warmest of weather, but all of us out there at Lisa's Lounge tomorrow night will be rockin and rollin'.  

And to all friends that may take the time to read this, I hope each and every one of you had a good and rockin' Thanksgiving.  Have a great weekend everyone and I'll see some of you at the show tomorrow night.

October 18, 2008 - Saturday 

Current mood:  thoughtful
Category: Life

It is that time once again when we are all using heat to heat our residences. As the late Autumn and early Winter cold have approached, I wanted to post this blog to bring awareness to signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Most are not aware of the signs and symptoms so this post may be able to help other people. It could also help if you suspect someone you love could be affected by carbon monoxide poisoning.  Knowledge of these symptoms and warning signsMay save a life if not multiple lives.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: Carbon monoxide poisoning — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this deadly danger. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas and is produced by appliances and other devices that burn gas, petroleum products, wood and other fuels. Especially in poorly ventilated areas and the danger it poses is real. Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in your blood — and the consequences can be fatal. In the U.S., more people die each year of exposure to carbon monoxide than of any other type of poison. The signs of carbon monoxide poisoning can be subtle — but, simple precautions can save your life.

Symptoms May Include:

Dull headache, the most common early symptom

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Chest pain

Confusion

Irritability

Impaired judgment

Loss of consciousness

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be especially dangerous for people who are sleeping or intoxicated. The fumes may be fatal before they realize there's a problem.

Causes: Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes. When there's too much carbon monoxide in the air, your body replaces the oxygen in the hemoglobin of your red blood cells with carbon monoxide. This keeps life-sustaining oxygen from reaching your tissues and organs.

Various appliances fueled by wood or gas produce carbon monoxide, including:

Fuel-burning space heaters

Furnaces

Charcoal grills

Cooking ranges

Water heaters

Fireplaces

Portable generators, including those often used on houseboats

Wood-burning stoves

Car and truck engines

Normally the amount of carbon monoxide produced by these sources isn't cause for concern. But if appliances aren't kept in good working order or if they're used in a closed or partially closed space — such as using a charcoal grill indoors or running your car in a closed garage — the carbon monoxide can build to dangerous levels. Even swimming behind a motorboat or riding in the back of an enclosed pickup truck can be dangerous.

Risk factors: Carbon monoxide fumes are dangerous for anyone. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of carbon monoxide, including:

Unborn babies

Infants

Older adults

People who smoke

People who have chronic heart disease, anemia or respiratory

problems

If you suspect you've been exposed to carbon monoxide, get into fresh air immediately and seek emergency medical care. If possible, open windows and doors on the way out of the residence.

Complications: Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous. Depending on the degree and length of exposure, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause:

Permanent brain damage

Damage to your heart, possibly leading to life-threatening

cardiac complications years after the poisoning

Death

Prevention: Simple precautions can help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Consider these do's and don'ts:

Invest in carbon monoxide detectors. Install a carbon monoxide detector on every floor or level of your home. Install additional detectors outside individual bedrooms. Check the batteries every time you check your smoke detector batteries — at least twice a year. If the alarm sounds, leave the house and call the fire department or local utility company from a nearby phone.

Open the garage door before starting your car. Never run your car in a closed garage. If you have an attached garage, keep the garage door open and the door to the house firmly closed while the car is running. Remove snow or other debris from the tailpipe before using the car.

Use gas appliances as recommended. Never use a gas stove or oven to heat your home. Use portable gas camp stoves only outdoors.

Use fuel-burning space heaters only when someone is awake to monitor them and doors or windows are open to provide fresh air. Don't run a generator in an enclosed space, such as the basement or garage.

Keep your gas appliances and fireplace in good repair. Make sure your appliances are properly vented. Clean your fireplace chimney and flue every year. Ask your utility company about yearly checkups for any gas appliances.

Take action quickly
If you notice signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning — headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, confusion — get into fresh air and seek emergency medical care. Never return to the residence at all until the source of the carbon monoxide problemis completely fixed and resolved.

September 24, 2008 - Wednesday 

Current mood:  aggravated
Category: MySpace

I'm not sure how to address a myspace issue here.  But a friend of mine e-mailed me this morning here at myspace and apparently, my myspace page is being spied on while I am being FALSELY accused of "stalking" by someone who's supposed to be a "friend."  Has been a "friend" since early 2006 and he knows who he is.  Well, he's evidentally spying on my page or having people do his dirty work FOR HIM so he knows what goes on on my page.  You stoogie spies know who you are and he knows who he is as well who's spreading a bunch of non sense bullshit about me that isn't even true. 

Thank you to the friend who informed me of this fact this morning because I knew nothing of it before today.  If and when I change my moods on myspace, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM!  It has to do with HOW I FEEL AT THE TIME I put those emotions there!   And that is what myspace put that button there for!  He needs to get over his big ego that everything is based "around him," because IT'S NOT!!  Apparently, there is some bullshit rumors that is totally fabricated going around about me and they're not very nice and he and his stoogies are the ones spreading them.  I got word from a friend of mine this morning that MY page is evidently being spied on.....so who did they say the psycho stalker is???  IT SURE THE FUCK AIN'T ME AND NEVER WAS.  So i hope his spy stooges read this and that he does too!

September 11, 2008 - Thursday 

Current mood:  thoughtful
Category: Writing and Poetry

"Seven Years Today"

September 11, 2001 - September 11, 2007

In honor of the heroes and the fallen.

Seven years ago today.

We were dealt a time of sorrow.

Broken was the eagles wing.

In days that came tomorrow.

For seven years we've mourned our lost.

And commemorated heroes.

As America rebuilds itself.

From what we called "ground zero."

We've come upon an anniversary.

Of seven years ago today.

Since the Eagle's wing was broken.

And lives had slipped away.

But kept are they in prayer.

Both the heroes and the lost.

So in time, all broken wings might mend.

With tomorrow's bridges crossed.

Written by: tagerocker

on September 11, 2008

September 9, 2008 - Tuesday 

Current mood:  blessed
Category: Life

I haven't done a blog for awhile so I figured it is time.   First and foremost, to all that have been friends with me for awhile now and have really been true friends, I just want to extend my appreciation to each one of you.   2008 hasn't been so kind to me in the last few months.   I'm getting by okay and things could be better and they could be worse.   Rather then to dwell on the negative however, I'm choosing to just dwell on all things that have been positive.   Poetry has been very kind to me this year and for all my friends who took a minute of their time to vote on one just a few months back, (you know who you are).  You don't know what that meant and I sincerely want to thank each one of you.   It never brought any money my way or prizes, but the poem also couldn't and wouldn't have gotten the success or the recognition it received had it not been for those friends of mine that DID take a minute of their time to cast their vote.   Not only were new friends made this year, but this Summer also brought to fruition some really cool shows with my band friends Godz-n-Gunz as well.  I'm still continuing to go see Godz-n-Gunz play every chance possible and later this year, I will be in attendance for the Trans Siberian Orchestra performance in mid-December in Chicago, Illinois.  This year has brought the loss of two friends through death in just 3 days.   Medical health problems still continue to get in the way as well, but 2008, as I have stated, has brought some positive stuff in its midst as well.  Maybe as 2008 closes and 2009 begins to take us into another 12 months, 2009 will bring nothing but positive things not only my way but positive things for all the friends I love and hold dearly as well.  Rock on.