Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

Go ahead caller you are on the air…

Uh yeah, hi…gar here…long time reader…first time blogger…

Born in Georgia, raised in Tampa. I am married to a beautiful and intelligent woman with the best personality. She is someone I can talk with for hours. Also the father of three great kids. We are part of an extended family that goes from the west coast to the east coast. Life long student who will get his PhD when he is 87.

I have been to 25 of the 50 states. Spent 4 years traveling around the world via the government. Interested in local history and how things got to where we are at right now. As far as politics, religion, etc. I consider myself a realist. More on that later if you have a few hours.

My interests are varied just like my musical taste. I can be listening to Johnny Cash one minute and Tenacious D the next. I enjoy reading Tim Dorsey. Into watching movies which is another thing my wife and I talk about for hours. I root for the Bucs as much as possible. Enjoy getting out on a boat now and then and doing absolutely nothing.

Currently working in the software industry. Training to run, not walk, a 5K. In a Krewe and, yes, I wear a kilt. I will throw you beads! Moved from SOG to Seminole Heights after the wedding.

I have been told I have an “Inner Compass” and can’t get lost. Blogs I am reading include Side Salad and Out in Left Field. Much thanks to Jeff and Kate for keeping me entertained!

Turned 40 this year and realized my life is getting better all the time.

Thanks for taking my call…

Read all of GAR’s posts, or check out his own blog, Go Ahead Caller.