John's Profile |
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Eh . . . groovey! |
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| Age: | 52 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Timpson, TEXAS |
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| Height: | 5' 8" |
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| Last Login: | Jul 1, 2007 (426 days back) |
| I am Here For Friends and Networking. | |
About Me |
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..05/01/07: My name is John and I write stuff. I live with two dogs (Tom and Jerry) and a sun conure (Tika) in Timpson, Texas. I refer to this place as Mayberry. I'm from Michigan, but live in Texas. I moved to Humble (Houston area) after meeting my wife about nine years ago. She passed away in February 2006. I moved to Timpson in December. I wake every morning, make coffee and write whatever. In the afternoon I read on the porch as the critters chase shadows. At night I leave one light on, turn all the lights off and consider responding to people here. Myspace is pretty much my connection to the world, because these days I'm more comfortable alone. If you want to know anything about me do a google search. Type "John Paul Allen" (with quotation marks because without them you'll get lots of links on popes). There's more than you'd ever want to know on the net.Update: Note the change in status. I've met someone - Lisa (see top friend) who snuck up on my heart and snatched it away. She's beautiful inside and out and I am in love.New Update 07/01/07: I thought about sharing this on my blog, but decided to first announce it here. I proposed tonight to Lisa - gave her the ring. What now? Well, believe it or not I don't tell everything. I'd like to keep our experiences (in most cases) private. I'm pretty happy right now folks. |
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My Interests |
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| 06/10/07: Writing . . . Lisa . . . reading . . . good coffee . . . homemade beer . . . wine . . . not in that order. OK it's a close running between Lisa and writing, but I'm sure you understand. I love her. Writing is what I love to do.Anything else? Sports - baseball - I'm a Detroit Tiger and Houston Astro fan. In basketball it's the Detroit Pistons. Hockey - the Detroit Red Wings, damn it. That will do for now. .. |
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I'd like to meet:I like meeting people who share interests, particularly those who read and it doesn't matter if they enjoy horror or not. Myspace has given me that chance a number of times. There's nothing I enjoy more than sitting and chatting over a meal or a cup of coffee or whatever... |
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Music:It depends on the mood really and instead of listing every group or song I've mutilated in the shower I'll keep it simple and tell you what I listened to recently. I usually have something playing on my page, but someone posted a comment that came with music, thus I had two songs playing at the same time. I'm sure this will be corrected shortly... |
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Movies:Same rule as music. Recently I watched,Thank You for Smoking. |
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Television:I respect the opinion that television is full of crap, but it's not my outlook unless you're watching Mama's Family. That, no matter how you look at it, is total garbage. OK, there is trash on tv, but we have built in filters (our minds) and in my case I'm able to something worth my time out of just about anything I watch... again, except for Mama's Family.Favorite Shows: Lost, 24, The Office, House.. |
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Books:SPECIAL DEALBiting Dog Publications is offering a special deal on the Kealan Patrick Burke - Jeff Strand - John Paul Allen novella series for those who purchase all three.The novellas:Midlisters by Kealan Patrick Burke Disposal by Jeff Strand Monkey Love by John Paul Allen (that's me).Each novella is limited to 400 signed hardcover copies and will be sold individually for $35.00 plus shipping (that's $105.00 plus shipping). Those who order all three via this special offer will pay $26.25 plus shipping ($78.75 plus shipping). That's a 25% savings per book. Note: Many of you know that I normally have a problem pushing my work here on Myspace. This is different situation. I've been paired with two writers I respect. I've read both Midlisters and Disposal and they're both great. I hope you take BDPubs up on this deal. Here's the link: cLICK FOR MORE |
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Heroes:I'm not sure if I like the term "heroes" so I'm listing those I admire: People who are kind... survivors of various tragedies... those who understand the value of love and loyalty, when sacrifice is necessary and when it is not... |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | In a Relationship |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Coldwater, Michigan... but I live in Humble, Texas |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | Yes |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Education: | Some college |
| Occupation: | I write stuff |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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It Started As a Joke |
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| I actually spend time at another site . . . a message board for writers and publishers and the other night (while under the influence) I posted that I had a contest. It was just a joke, but I received... Posted by John on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:03:00 PST |
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At Seventeen |
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| I'm old. I'm 52 (fifty-three in July) and I've experienced a lot. That's the beauty of age . . . history, time, experiencing the passing of things - watching what I might not see end.
Music has alway... Posted by John on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:59:00 PST |
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Just Wondering |
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| I was watching How I Met Your Mother tonight and there was a bit about the movie, Field of Dreams. The joke was centered on how women think it's a stupid movie and guys love it.
Note: Field of Dreams... Posted by John on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:57:00 PST |
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My Ten Favorite Answers for One Really Irritating Question |
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| Ten responses to one question I seem to get a lot:
Note: It shouldn't be hard to figure out.
And the answers are:
Why does it matter?
Are we sleeping together?
because it's not more important than who... Posted by John on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:46:00 PST |
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Road Trips |
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| Some of you might remember that last year I mentioned some traveling I planned on doing. Well, I've got more concrete info for those who might be interested. I've got Three trips planned soon. All wil... Posted by John on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:02:00 PST |
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Read Free - Eat More |
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| I posted this a while back, but there's lots of new people on my friends list. I sort of write stuff and the following is a list of libraries with a copy or copies of my novel, Gifted Trust. Hopefully... Posted by John on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:14:00 PST |
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We Now Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Program |
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| Right now I'm singing to the choir, so please don't apologize. This is directed at those who have been deleted and blocked. People who need not be a part of my life.
For the record, I do have a tempe... Posted by John on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:00:00 PST |
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Heading for the Border |
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| Mark your calanders! Make your reservations! Update your passport! I'm going to be at the World Horror Convention 2007 in Toronto (that's in Canada) March 29th to April 1st.
Note 1: You only need the... Posted by John on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:23:00 PST |
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Fifty Random Thoughts Before Bed |
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| Fifty Random Thoughts:
1. Hey, I just got a Friends request from Veronica! Here's here page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewpro
file&friendid=151497250
Must be my soft gre... Posted by John on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:45:00 PST |
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(but then again) Maybe I am Hopeless |
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| A friend said to me the other day, "John, you think too much." They also told me that I worry more than I should about what others will say (about whatever it is I'm doing). Duh, that's me. For whatev... Posted by John on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:48:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Lisa, kira... just kira, Cassandra, Deborah, Tina, Anessa, LittleJeanie, Laura K, Robin Long Island's Goddess, marti, Deep in Thought, Jesus Makes You Cursed, Pam, ~ Sue~, istvan, Louise Bohmer, MrStrype, Michelle, Marduk, Angel With Horns!, Dyann, Donald, Michelle, Gypsy, Michell, ~Rachel~, Dee, Allison, Insomniavisions, ~Lesley~, Crystal, Eric Borders.. 9 1/4, Debbie, kevin, Cara, Matt @ Shocklines, ErOsiris7, ZONES89RS, deborah, Joanna, Dustin (is back for a week), Sky~, kepple, Wendi, Aquilla Rage Vampire Poet, Scream Of The Butterfly, Wiggle Ass *Spanks*, Alex McVey, Baby Tomboy, ♥ Linda ♥, Laurie, Trauma One Entertainment, Cinder Road, Delleena, Maddie, Adrienne, ~*NY Yankees Babygurl*~, jack, jessica, Marie M. Church, MiDwAy MaUdE~~~ In PiNk~~, Chad, Dravin's one and only Mom, JamieWriter :-), cajun, princess_spoiled_baby
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