Awww that is so sweet. Nice memory.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you enjoyed the write my friend. I don’t show my tender side often, this one was letting my guard down, big time. It was a special memory, in fact they’re the biggest reason I quit drinking. That and I didn’t want to damage them mentally by not understanding why daddy drinks so much. I didn’t want to scar them. I brought tears to my own eyes now. Best choice I ever made. Appreciate you.

Damian

Ditto.

Born in Minnesota so snow has a special place in my heart. Although I prefer to watch it through a window. When the kids get excited about it, it’s like magic is happening. My daughter is a huge winter fan. She talks about how she would beg to go out in snowfall & I would bundle her up to keep her warm. Made sense to me. She saw it differently…”Mom, I was bundled so snug I practically needed to be folded to get on my sled. I was a starfish!” This one brought back memories…& laughter, my friend

Cleverly penned, Thomas. Into the book it belongs! Great storytelling my friend. Nostalgic one liners from our childhoods. Always wild looking back. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thank you.

Yes. But I’m not great at interviews haha. “The Big Guy never gave up on me, and I was pretty disrespectful”. Me and him have a complicated relationship as well haha. Your writes are raw and real. It reminds me of DUP. I wish some of my friends would follow, but I think many moved on unfortunately.

That makes it more interesting, Mary. lol. I didn’t know where, Keith, would go. It was easy, I just didn’t know if we’d go off the rails or not. It made it interesting. It takes two to dance, and I let the guest lead. I introduce the show, and end the show. The middle is a dance.. I think you’ll be great. I’ll be in contact. Appreciate you.

Damian

Damian, my hat’s off to you, this wasn’t just a “write,” it was a raw, soul-baring, riff-heavy tribute to resilience, friendship, and finding meaning in the noise. There’s something deeply moving about the honesty with which you lay out your scars and triumphs. “SpotLight” isn’t just an interview series—it’s a living archive of mutual respect, evolution, and creative rebirth. And that origin story? Hits with the weight of a good blues track at 2 a.m.—melancholy, honest, and strangely hopeful.
You’ve built something rare. Not just a format, but a community that believes in rising together. From your connection with Fia to the poetic rhythm of Pete_25, Duende’s rock-n-roll spirit, Keith’s cinematic swagger, Willow’s fiery kinship, and PAR’s versatile verbosity, it’s clear each voice helped re-light yours. You’ve turned vulnerability into power and humility into leadership. That’s what makes SpotLight burn with authenticity—and why people don’t just watch, they feel it.
Enjoy those father-son days, they’re their own kind of story waiting to be lived. And when you drop the next SpotLight, you know your people will be waiting with open arms and eager ears.

Until then: peace, respect, and a standing ovation! Rock on, DeadLove.

Thanks so much, PAR. That means a lot to me my friend, I have the upmost respect for you. And I think it’s important to feel appreciated. That’s why I say it in every comment or post, or which ever audience is listening, I try to make it feel like a community, a safe place to be yourself. Being supportive and encouraging is important to me. I’m in the back nine, of my life. Being a positive influence is what I aspire to be, I’m not chasing anything anymore. I’m where I’m supposed to be, existing in the moment. Appreciate you, PAR.

Damian

Oh hell yeah! Do it!

I took a month off to deal with life shit & missed the hell outta reading & commenting. And getting riled up! It’s gonna take me a hot minute to get caught up but I so look forward to where Spotlight shines next & who it highlights. Warn me before you do a Spotlight on Adira…I wanna make popcorn for that, my friend!