I first met Roderick (I call him Rod) at San Diego Comic Con. Apart from being about as likable a person as I’ve ever met, he’s also a ridiculously talented artist with a remarkable history.
At age 43, Rod is a double organ transplant recipient. Since receiving a new kidney and pancreas, he probably understands better than anyone the importance of being an organ donor. Roderick uses his abilities to support the organ donor cause by raising both money and awareness through gallery shows and art sales in an effort to provide others with the new lease on life that he received, even if it’s just a matter of reminding people to opt into donorship.
I was lucky enough to be the subject of one of Rod’s pieces (oil on canvas):
If you want to buy a print, or check out his other work, or learn more about the cause, find Rob on Facebook. Proceeds from the sales of Rod’s paintings and gallery shows are donated to Lifesharing.org. Lifesharing.org is a non-profit organization that provides organ recovery, donor family support, and educational services in San Diego and other areas in Southern California.
xoxo
Sioux
When something crazy/awful/stupid/controversial/interesting/awesome happens on the internet, I typically see it. A YouTube video was being posted about that contained a 14 year old girl advocating the boycott of Girl Scout cookies simply because the Girl Scouts recognize diversity and equality.
Now if I responded to every stupid thing on the internet, I wouldn’t have a life. But this one rubbed me just the wrong way.
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A few months back, I went to cheer on my friend Leo in his 1st ever full marathon, (he’s done a lot of running but never the full 26 miles before) I stood on the side lines smoking a cigarette laughing at the thought of someone running 26 miles for no reason other than to say they can. Then when he finished at his goal, I was sooooo happy for him!
At some point during then and now I had the “greatest idea” that by the end of the year I would run the half marathon, (which at the time I thought was only 6 miles- I have no idea where my math skills were at that moment) when I mentioned it to Leo, he said “Awesome, do it, I’ll help with your training if you need it.” Then I was told how far that I was really going to be going and I said, “YEAH RIGHT NOT GONNA HAPPEN.”
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So, it’s that time of year when everyone is joining a gym. At least they are going for that first month they get free for walking their lazy asses in the door… wait they don’t typically stay for the whole month…
Anyhow, I have some shit I need to get done this year, so I am going to write it down (here) and see if I actually do it.
I said last year that I would quit drinking soda, I was drinking about 20 cans a day, yeah that’s a whole fuck load of soda, and I did. Not 100% cold turkey, if I am out somewhere and thirsty and soda is an option I will have one, but I don’t buy any for my house. I have made up for that by drinking gallons of black tea… I think it is a better option but I am sure water would have been a better fall back.
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A lot of shit matters, right now nothing comes to mind.
