Lincoln Park Singer Commits Suicide- I Can Relate

 

 

I was going to write an article for another publication. Instead I want to share this with you. Such sad news. Not only because Chester Bennington was such a talented human being, but, because I can relate to his life struggles. Chester was abused as a child by an older male and he also struggled with alcohol and drugs. I have spent years struggling with addiction and child abuse. Some of the abuse I still don’t talk about today. My family doesn’t want to believe any of it happened anyways. So, I am saddened that another one of us didn’t make it. I guess the lost of his good friend last month, who also commited suicide was it for Chester. RIP man! Loved to hear you sing and so so sad you are not here with us anymore.

I had a good friend who overdosed a couple of years ago. Him and I hadn’t talked much in about six months and I had no idea he went back out into the madness of heroin. He came home and passed out on the kitchen floor and never woke up. I have often wondered, “What if?” What if I had picked up the phone or messaged him on Facebook, just to see how he was doing or just to say hi. Maybe go to a meeting together or grab a coffee. I know it isn’t my fault that he isn’t here, however, I do think we are responsible for looking out for each other. I didn’t go to his funeral either. Too heartbroken I guess.

I wonder if Chester felt the way I did about my friend. Did he feel responsible for his friend’s suicide? Did he have some of the thoughts I do. Alcohol and drugs are just symptoms of the real problems. The real problems is coming to grips with some things that have happened in your life. The abuse, the being crapped on and bullied in school cause I was small. The arguing and fighting. Growing up and using drugs and alcohol to escape reality; to not feel. It sucks man, it really does.

I wish I  had picked up that phone just once. I don’t know if things would be different, but, I will never know because I didn’t. I just wanted to share my thoughts and somehow come to terms with the fact  that when I found out Chester hung himself, I literally wanted to cry. No, I didn’t know the man but now when I listen to some of the songs, I get it. I can relate to how I try so hard and being pushed over the edge. I now listen with a new understanding. Thank you Lincoln Park and thank you Chester Bennington for sharing part of your life story with us.

I wish the best for everyone who may read this. And if you are struggling, man, I am  here! I mean that. Don’t struggle alone. We all got to pull together and get thru this thing called life. I been through more than anyone can imagine, trust me when I say that. I can relate to a lot of life’s struggles. Well, that is for another time or for those who need to reach out for help. If that is you, pick up the dang phone and call someone, anyone and be honest about what is going on. If you don’t have anyone then message me or comment on this. I am always here and I stay up late playing poker and writing and struggling myself. So do it!

Rest in Peace Chester Bennington and all those who didn’t make it. May you find rest now!

Stepping In the Cage

I have always been into fitness. Started when I was 13 with a  YMCA membership I got for my birthday. I grew up and became a Certified Personal Trainer. It wasn’t until I was 44 years old, however, that I started training Mixed Martial Arts. I had learned some various traditional martial arts through the years, but nothing compares to the rigorous training regime that a fighter must endure. And endure I did. Day in and day out I trained at a gym we had at my church. I became more fit and healthy than ever before!

I have struggled with addiction all my life and training everyday gave me a positive outlet. I love it! I set a goal for myself. A goal to step in a cage and go to toe in a MMA match. To me, it didn’t matter if I won or lost. My victory came when I walked up the steel stairs, stepped inside the octagon, and heard the cage door lock behind me. Yeah, I was scared. More afraid than anything in my life. I was also very excited! I was full-filling a dream and accomplishing a goal. Because that is important! Set goals and fulfill your dreams.

I lost the fight that night. Yeah that’s me with the mohawk.  Lasted only 40 seconds. My opponent tripped me up and I was knocked out for a few seconds. Picture shows me congratulating him and showing respect. That is what martial arts is about. Learning respect for others as well as yourself. You don’t lose when you give it your all and do the best you can. That is how winning is done! Go out, give it your all, and make your dreams a reality.

That is what I stand for. Martial arts is life and life is martial arts. We learn how to not only defend ourselves, but somewhere along the way we learn many things about ourselves. We learn to have respect for ourselves. We learn discipline, tradition, and honor. And we learn how to respect and love others in the process.

Stay positive my friends and make your dreams a reality. I did it. Not only in the cage but in my life. US Navy, MMA, becoming a writer, and much more!.All things are possible when you reach for the stars. So reach up, jump, climb and leap yourself into the person you were meant to be.

New Casino In Boston

WYNN RESORTS; CASINO COMING TO BOSTON. A WIN-WYNN SITUATION AND I AM ALL IN!

Gaming has always been a big part of my family. From early on, I can remember playing card games, board games, chess, and dominoes. We also played knock poker or 31. Gambling for real money wasn’t allowed, however, us kids would use toothpicks to gamble with or pennies.

I grew up and, of course, along came Casinos on Indian Land. I wasn’t a fan of a traditional gaming such as slots, roulette, etc; but cards, oh yeah, I can play some cards! Then I learned how to play Texas hold’em.  Ever since I have been a fan of the game and other casino games as well. So, I was very excited to learn about a New and Exciting Vegas casino coming to the Greater Boston Area.

Scheduled to open in the summer of 2019, welcome to Wynn Boston Harbor;  America’s first five-star urban gaming resort which will be accessible by land and sea. Wynn casino will offer numerous amenities and entertainment, including the Harbor walk, shoreline park, water shuttle.

 

Beating out rival proposals from Mohegan Sun and Suffolk Downs, Wynn Resorts won the Greater Boston casin0 license in 2014.  Since that time, Wynn Resorts has prevailed in lawsuits filed against it by the City of Boston and the city of Somerville. I have said it before and I say again; Boston, the city where American Revolutions begin and where history is still being made!

Unlike most casinos who only open a few segments at a time, Wynn Casino is pulling all the stops and plans to open in one grand event. The 150,000 square foot casino floor is designed to comfortably house 3,242 slot machines and 168 table games. At a build-out cost of about $1.6 billion it is the largest private development ever in the state and will include 77,250 square feet of retail space, over 64,000 square feet of dining and entertainment venues, 32,942 square feet of convention, meeting, and private function space, and a nightclub with more than 30,000 square feet of floor space.

Wynn Resorts will be located in Everett, Massachusetts at 1 Horizon way. With all the excitement and entertainment a casino fan could ask for and the fact it will create over 4,000 more jobs, I personally am looking forward to Wynn’s grand opening. I will be there, sitting at the poker table. See you there. I am all in!

 

Patriots Host First Game

Less than two months away and the NFL kicks off its 98th season. NFL Preseason starts on the evening of August 3 with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game where the Dallas Cowboys will be hosting the Arizona Cardinals.

The first regular season game will be hosted by the Super Bowl LI Champion New England Patriots vs the Kansas City Chiefs. The game will be played on September 7, 2017, and will be aired on NBC.

What a great way to kick-off an exciting year of Pro football!

The 2017 New England Patriots Schedule is packed full of competition this year and we all know that Tom Brady and the rest of the team are always ready to excite fans and light up the scoreboard.

The Champs seem to have a clear road back to the Super Bowl this year with a schedule in which the Pats only have 5 games against playoff teams, including the season opener against Kansas City.

The most anticipated game of the year, however, will come in week 7 when the Atlanta Falcons come to Foxborough for a Sunday night rematch of Super Bowl LI.

2017 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS’ REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE:

Week   Date    Opponent Time    (ET) TV
1 Sept. 7 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 8:30 p.m. NBC
2 Sept. 17 at New Orleans Saints 1 p.m. CBS
3 Sept. 24 vs. Houston Texans 1 p.m. CBS
4 Oct. 1 vs. Carolina Panthers 1 p.m. Fox
5 Oct. 5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:25 p.m. CBS/NFL Network
6 Oct. 15 at New York Jets 1 p.m. CBS
7 Oct. 22 vs. Atlanta Falcons 8:30 p.m. NBC
8 Oct. 29 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 1 p.m. CBS
9 Bye Week
10 Nov. 12 at Denver Broncos 8:30 p.m. NBC
11 Nov. 19 at Oakland Raiders 4:25 p.m. CBS
12 Nov. 26 vs. Miami Dolphins 1 p.m. CBS
13 Dec. 3 at Buffalo Bills 1 p.m. CBS
14 Dec. 11 at Miami Dolphins 8:30 p.m. ESPN
15 Dec. 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers 4:25 p.m. CBS
16 Dec. 24 vs. Buffalo Bills 1 p.m. CBS
17 Dec. 31 vs. New York Jets 1 p.m. CBS

 

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