Category Archives: personal

Ultimate Fighter Tag Jordan


My brother Tag’s latest tattoo, Tag Jordan Ultimate Fighter. Tag is afflicted with ALS. The disease has robbed him of all motor control save his head. He requires a full time respirator through a trach. He continues to fight for his life and his family.  Tag communicates his feelings and passions through his tattoos. His…

Just Breathe


Just breathe, it’s become the mantra, or words to live by for Sharon and I. I’m always reminding others to step back and breathe. Give themselves permission to slow down and regroup. Likewise, we apply this to our own family life. Honoring that, and taking a step in a new direction, we got matching tattoos….

Tag’s Iron Horses Ready To Walk


Tag, my brother, designed these shirts for an upcoming ALS walk.  Tag is afflicted with ALS and has formed a team for the September 11th walk in Marion, Il. Family, friends, caretakers and more will be walking with Tag for the 5k course. He will be motoring along in his wheelchair. The rest of us…

Unique Gifts for a Unique Guy


Buddha magnets, devil ducks, and The Encyclopedia of Immaturity. Think my family and friends think I have interesting tastes.

Mt. Vernon Fireman’s BBQ fundraiser


MT. VERNON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS BBQ COOKOUT PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT TAG JORDAN WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 16TH, SERVING BEGINS AT 11:00am WHERE: MVFD FIRE STATION 1, 1100 MAIN ST. MT. VERNON WHAT: OUR FAMOUS SMOKED PORK BBQ, BEANS, CHIPS AND A DRINK. DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT, WE’LL GET YOU SERVED QUICKLY ON YOUR LUNCH HOUR! PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE…

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