Meet the Fam

Well, there's not too much to tell, because we are a family of three--well, four, if you count the dog. But our family is pretty tight-knit, and we do a lot of stuff together. So it's inevitable that you're going to hear about them as I share my experiences as a newbie in Denver. For the sake of privacy, I'll protect their real names for now; but what I tell you about them is true.

WildChild--my beautiful wife of 21 years. Adventurous and artistic, she's never done well inside the box. I'm the one who likes to play it safe, color inside the lines--that kind of thing. We're actually quite good for each other. She keeps me on my toes, and I keep her out of jail. WildChild is also keenly intuitive, and can read people like a book. She says it like it is, which is actually very good for me. She's a photographer, and loves the outdoors--which makes "colorful Colorado" a wonderful choice of location for her! I might as well tell you now--I'm absolutely crazy about her.

FilmGuy--our 19-year-old son, who still lives at home and is moving with us. FilmGuy is going to be famous one day. I'm serious. He's a young director who has written and directed two short films with one camera, novice actors, and almost no money--and they both look better than most of the indie short films you see on the Internet. (And I'm not talking about YouTube.) FilmGuy is very creative and marches to his own drum beat, but he also has a good head on his shoulders. He's chosen on purpose to do without teenage luxuries like a driver license, a car, and a place of his own, because he wants to put his money toward his dream. He figures if he plays his cards right, one day he'll be able to pay cash for any car and house he wants. He's a great young man, a dreamer who inspires others to dream. I believe in him.

And me? I'm the Denver Newbie. But you already knew that. See the sidebar for more information. :)

In case you hadn't noticed the pattern--we are all artistic/creative types. I'm a writer and musician, and WildChild and FilmGuy are both gifted in the visual arts. I think that also makes Denver a good place for us to move.

Oh, and the dog? He's a sweet 9-year-old cocker spaniel who has to be in the middle of whatever we're doing. Let's just call him...The Dog. Keeps things simple.