Greetings, Earthling...
Hail, fellow internet traveler (or random spam bot)! Since you have done me the kindness of driving up my web traffic, please allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Jim. I am a simple man who enjoys the finer things in life: bad movies, tall mountains, good beer, the hottest of sauces, bitchin' tunes, vegan cuisine, board games, whiskey, scary stories, Jazz basketball, empty deserts, vinyl records, faithful friends, fine books, paranormal podcasts, historical curiosities, bizarre travel destinations, and old school wrastlin'.
Like every other human on this planet, I've also got a whole mess of opinions and beliefs (though I am trying to cut back). I believe that "why?" is ALWAYS a more important question than "how?" I believe that Black Lives Matter. I believe in compassion, empathy, wisdom, and reason. I believe in the power of kindness and letting it serve as a driver for how you treat other people, animals, and the planet. I believe that information literacy is critical for anyone living in the information age. I believe that laws and justice only sometimes intersect, and we have a lot of work to continue bringing them into alignment. And, I believe we are all lucky passengers on Spaceship Earth for a brief minute, and moments that fail to promote singing, dancing, laughing, and loving (for everyone) are moments wasted.
Let's see, what else? Oh, by day I am a dedicated public servant at the Utah State Archives and Records Service. However, my most important job is husband to one amazing lady and dad to two kiddos, three dogs, and two cats. We call Utah home. It is a bizarre, beautiful, and befuddling place.
Recently I had the thought that it might be fun to document some of my interests, experiences, thoughts, and personal photos on my very own website! This, in spite of the fact that I have never managed or operated a website up to this point in my life. Go big or go home, right? So, with that, here we are!
Your patronage is very much appreciated, and if you find something that strikes your fancy (or leaves you in a fit of blind rage) please don't hesitate to use the contact form below to get in touch. Cheers!