Born in Perris California in 1959, "Sean" (as he is known by Family and friends), was raised with the moral fiber and strong Family values of the times. Raised with an older sister, and a younger brother, he believes his position of middle child helped to mold him into who he is. He recalls his tough, albeit caring, Father, as the Man who taught him what being "A Man" truly means. Although, since Sean lost his Father when he was 10 years old, he gives his Mother all the credit for being the one constant in his life that gave him the security and freedom to grow and expand both his mind and his heart freely. Having led what he calls an "interesting"life", this author currently holds several titles. Father, Published Poet, Author and Philosopher, Certified Computer Tech, Master Gardner, and Chef, just to name a few. Now, as President of "Bonzo Reagan Publishing", he hopes to further facilitate his goal of truly helping, if not actually saving, humanity from itself. Specializing in all forms of the arts, knowledge and information sharing, he wants to inspire others to "push the envelope" of conventional thinking and stand up and be heard! Sean credits his strong belief that "Anyone can accomplish ANYTHING, if they want to bad enough" as the initial catalyst that launched Mary Ann into writing this book. His love and continued support of her through her bad and worse days, qualified him as "The One who knew her best!" This is why he actually told Mary Ann one day that he should write a book on Fibro. The reason why it should be him and not her, he then said was, "... Because of your "Fibro-fog Honey, you know... it's to hard for you to focus enough to commit yourself to that kind of long term and involved project." That was all it took...in under 4 months, through the winter months no less, (winter is a Fibro sufferers WORST time) she had done it! She had researched, compiled, interviewed & wrote of her own personal 10 year struggle in her first book: "Fibro-My-What?!" Sean had given her more than a challenge to write a book, she says he gave her back her dignity and self worth! She was NOT worthless, as she had felt for so long... SHE, had written a BOOK!! What I noticed most? The "look" in Sean's eyes, as he watched the woman he loves, begin to blossom back into the woman she once was, before Fibro robbed her of her abilities to function as she once had. Imagine if you will, a society where all members work to- gether for the good of all. A society where outdoing the Jones'", actually means, you went out of your way, in doing something phenomenally selfless to help the Jones! For no other reason than, it is the right thing to do! In Sean's opinion, this kind of thing is exactly the kind of thing that has been forgotten in western, and most other societies. I hope you surf through Sean's links. From the web site featuring his book "Steal This Book Too!" to his www.societyofhumans.net. There you will find a summation of his ideas and opinions for a "peaceful society"! Keep your eye out for this guys next venture, what ever it may be... It is bound to be worth while... and, coming from Sean, it is nearly guaranteed to be, at least... "Interesting"! |
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| Mary Ann Ringling |
| A musician/songwriter by nature, and a Fibromyalgia sufferer for 10 years. Took the advice of her best friend & life partner to dive into writing this, her first book. In sincere hopes to help others like her and the people who love them! |
| Born March, 1963, in Kallispell, MT. I was a TRUE PISCES from day one! I spent the greatest part of what childhood I can recall, shifting between ANYTHING MUSICALLY INCLINED and being a real "old school" tomboy. I joke around by saying, I got piano lessons, ballet lessons, singing lessons, creative dance lessons, hunters safety lessons, AND THEN...I turned 5 yrs old! But in truth, it's really not far off the mark. The bug bit me in the second grade, my first REAL... Public performance, a school musical rendition of "Free to be, You and Me", my 1st Lead singing job in a Rock Band on Stage was, 6th grade. (Though the rest of the band members were between 16 & 25.) Being the epitome of puberty during the height of the "DISCO CRAZE", found me putting Danny Terio to shame with my 6'2" partner, who could throw me around his head and shoulders like a rag doll! As the whole "Play Dat Funky Music White boy" era came to an end, I was already in a new band... I was only half way through my freshman yr in High School! Well I think you get the point... I have worn many hats through the years also, just like my Sean. After school, I joined the military and did quite well!! Over these many years, I have enjoyed such a varied employment history, as a wood mill worker, a metal machinist, Airplane fuselage fabricator, shrimp/crab picker/ shaker, commercial & charter boat fisherman/deckhand, cocktail waitress, supervising housekeeper of a multi-million dollar resort of over 20 luxury homes, then there were all the self-employed adventures..."Singing Song-A=Gram" woman, Wedding Consultant, Residential and Commercial Housekeeping/Janitorial, Small Business Start Up Consultant and Material Marketing layouts, including high end business plans that were quite successful in gaining much need capital for starting new businesses, through out Oregon and California. And of course, in between, and all through most of this "Day Job" history of mine, I never let my music go! For more than 5 years in the '80's, I was manager/lead singer/choeographer songwriter/musician & booking agent for the Top 40/ Originals Band "FASTLANE" out of Portland, OR. And that started after nearly 5 years as a solo performer gigging up and down the west coast... I may not have ever had a so-called "Healthy Long Lasting" relationship, but I ALWAYS, had friends! And ALWAYS..had my Music..........Until I was hit by FIBRO!!! Over the last 10 years, I have to say I have spent a fair part of it attempting to "re-invent" my life. Never had much success for very long at a time of course! Oh yeah, just like most of you, in the beginning, I just pushed myself to "work through the pain", then that soon became "Bed ridden" in pain, which quickly slid into "Brain Dead On Pharmaceuticals", bed ridden, lost in my own kitchen, in PAIN! Then, came Dr Paul Whitcomb! You will notice through out my book, his name just keeps popping up! And for good reason! He is nothing short of an Angel, sent to help all us who have gotten SOOO good at "just living with the pain" If you do nothing else, Do yourself one favor and check out his web-site! www.stopfibro.com In closing, let me say that If in writing this book, I can help even a handful of people who either suffer from Fibromyalgia or know someone who does... Then I will feel I have been successful. THANK YOU, SO MUCH, FOR YOUR TIME & CONSIDERATION! |
| About The Author & Co-Writer & Editor of "Fibro-My-What?!" |
| Michael Sean Curtis |
| A Poet, Philosopher & Published Author currently working on a fictional novel called "The Island Of Humans", which is based on his ideals & Philosophies put forth in his first book, "Steal This Book Too!" |
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