All About the Vinyl Villager

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Ever notice how hard it is to talk about yourself? I can talk TO myself with disturbing ease…but talking ABOUT myself, not so much.

I grew up in West Virginia. Now, don’t let that image throw you off. I’ve usually got on shoes, I’ve never dated a relative, and I have all my teeth. Growing up, it seemed like a normal place actually. And, for the most part, it is. I’ve got an interesting “blended” family. My mom and dad divorced when I was like two. Mom went on to marry again (and again), gave me a sister, and still gives me a headache. Dad remarried too, and near as I can tell, they both meant it when they said “til death do us part.” My stepmother had a very young son from her previous marriage, and when I was a teenager they added another brother (completing their collection of “his”, “hers”, and “their” sons).

I’ve been pretty blessed in life. After studying architecture and interior design, I landed my dream job right out of college. Now I spend my days designing houses. Usually very expensive houses.  It’s usually fun and rewarding, but I’ll retire in a minute as soon as my Powerball numbers come in.

I like to read, and now that I have this little blog, I like to write, too. Actually, I’ve always enjoyed writing, I just haven’t had any means to do it for the past decade. I enjoy traveling, and try to get a few trips in each year. I’d like to say that I enjoy home improvement, but I’ve found the only thing that I’m good at doing myself is writing a check. That doesn’t stop me from tinkering (a kind way of saying “screw something up and then hire a pro”).

Published on March 30, 2008 at 9:05 pm

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  1. On March 31, 2008 at 6:14 pm Maxine Said:

    You’re MARRIED???????????

  2. On March 31, 2008 at 6:23 pm The Vinyl Villager Said:

    No! But Id be willing to consider tying the knot if I could register for some new dishes and things.

  3. On March 31, 2008 at 7:32 pm Maxine Said:

    Oh. The ring threw me.

    I must say, I DO love my Noritake china, although I’ve only had occasion to use it once, and then to serve gumbo.

    PS - You’re WAY cute, just as this old ho expected.

  4. On March 31, 2008 at 7:42 pm The Vinyl Villager Said:

    Ohhhh that…no, it was a graduation gift from my sister, rest her soul.
    And thank you. Its amazing what a soft focus lens can accomplish.

  5. On March 31, 2008 at 9:31 pm trailerparkbarbie Said:

    Great picture!

    Maxine…take it from me, he’s adorable!!!! And, very, very sweet.

  6. On March 31, 2008 at 9:35 pm The Vinyl Villager Said:

    awww yer makin me blush.

    or is it the wine doing that??

  7. On March 31, 2008 at 10:27 pm trailerparkbarbie Said:

    Wine? You’ve gone above your raisin’.
    No moonshine?

  8. On March 31, 2008 at 10:28 pm trailerparkbarbie Said:

    Now, go over to my blog and write a bunch of really in-depth compliments about me. I don’t care if you have to make every last one of them up.

  9. On March 31, 2008 at 10:29 pm trailerparkbarbie Said:

    BTW…this damn dog is driving me crazy. It’s hyper as hell. Can you give a dog an ADHD drug?

  10. On April 1, 2008 at 9:56 am The Vinyl Villager Said:

    Awww…he’ll calm down when he’s a little older. Does he live inside?? We need to see pictures.

  11. On April 7, 2008 at 7:24 pm Lucky Said:

    I had to come check out the guy with Anne Taintor icon. :) I’m diggin’ your blog!

  12. On April 7, 2008 at 7:42 pm The Vinyl Villager Said:

    Thanks Lucky! I just love Anne! I’ve got a whole set of her magnets on my fridge.

  13. On April 8, 2008 at 4:57 am Murray Trillionaire Said:

    I really like the couch you are sitting on in the picture above VV, but I think that it would be more comfortable if it had some throw pillows. Just a suggestion. I bet you can find some at your new TJ Maxx.

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