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2008
April
Roid Rage!
Okay, it is already the middle of April and I don't have my April clip freebie on yet. Been in a roid rage lately. Maybe not so much a rage but a hightened since of frustration. Docs have me on oral Chemo (still have my hair!) and now 60mg of prednisone (AKA steroids) Not sure if it is situational or the roids but I seem to be on a short fuze lately. Tired and hot. I was going to go into details of my frustrations with Social Security Disability (still waiting on them to decide if I meet their criteria), my attorney wrote a letter to the judge to expedite the hearing. The letter has all the dynamic appeal of a Ben Stein Visine commercial. (I'm doomed) and that I did not make enough $$$ in 2007 to qualify for that tax stimulus handout that the news keeps talking about and the Cable company that turned off my cable because my outside line wasn't "tagged" and a legal line (it is and paid for) and some guy emails me asking me for pre sepped cars and after getting a sample of the ones I offer he tells me that he was looking for "Higher Quality Artwork" Maybe it is best that I am retired.... but I will spare you the details. If I did put the details in, I would have to name this page "TMI News 'bout Jeri" and that would be redundant. Just know that I am still here in body and partial mind. I will do my best to get a new april clip freebie put up in a few days. I miss working. Got to listen to the song (the one below this) again. I know that I am blessed by God. Just frustrated....
Resurrection Day 2008
Some People call this day "Easter"
Here is a short music video for this day that should be spent remembering the greatest gift that was ever offered to you and I

Here are the lyrics to the song that says it all for me
Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
Have you accepted this Gift?

March
Sadly, I need to start this month with a farewell to an automotive legend. Boyd Coddington died last month on February 27, 2008. He was an inspiration to everyone in the industry. He will be deeply missed.

Well, I have discovered a new toy to play with... I now have a Forum. Always wanted one, and never knew I had access to one for years! I was going over some of the things in my FatCow account and realized that a message board is included in my website fees! Cool! My eyes can only handle working on the computer for short spurts, but I am having loads of fun with it! I don't expect it to replace the more popular forums... but there is a nice feeling to having the title "Administrator " Makes me feel powerful! LOL, ! Hope you check it out!

February
While researching 'Sarcoidosis' (the disease that has reeked havoc on my eyesight, lungs and other organs)_ on the internet, I found this video by a young man with the same disease. It has always been hard for me to explain how this disease effects my daily life. This young man's video is remarkably similar to my own life in the past 2 years. It is strangely comforting to know that there are others that share my challenges

The following is his synopsis:
About This Video
Video for Moe's video contest... When I first thought about what to create for this contest, I really didn't know what direction to go in. So it came down to 'Shoot what you know' and the only thing I have known for the past few months has been my living room, as I have been recovering from a newly diagnosed disease called Sarcoidosis. This disease has caused me many problems and for the most part has made me a prisoner of my own apartment, espiecially during the months I couldn't really walk. So, this is my video. A time lapse of myself doing what I do while recovering; which is resting, doing my rehab exercises, taking an obscene amount of medicine, and wasting time on the net- all while the world goes by.
On the lighter side....


January
Time to catch up with Y'all!

As most of you know, I am no longer doing artwork due to health / vision issues. So.... in order to maintain some purpose in the automotive industry, I have decided to revamp this website to (mostly) be an Automotive Enthusiasts information site with a bit of personal stuff thrown in for the benefit of those in my 'friends and family' circle that have not yet been assimilated into the motorhead collective

Please feel free to contact me to add a link to one of my new pages. There are pages for Automotive Artist, Car Clubs and Shows, Drivers, and Photos. There are also 2 pages that will be devoted to selling your cars or other goods. For now I am offering ad space for free. If it gets busy, I might have to start charging a small fee in the future. Click on the "HOME" button to see what catagory you would like to contribute a link to

I have a link to FatCow for those of you thinking of making your own web site or changing your host company. FatCow cost only $88 per year and you get 300 GB of Disk Space and 3000 GB/mo of Data Transfer! I haven't even used a fraction of my space yet! Plus they will give me a nice referral fee if you mention 'motorsportsillustrated.com' when you sign up!

Although updating this website is easier than attempting design work, it is still very taxing on my eyes and stamina. So forgive the slow progress.

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