It's JUNE? - Shared from PATREON

Yeah, that's right. Somehow it's freaking JUNE already.

Been a busy and different year. One where I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out who I am and want to be for the next phase of my life. The trick of that seems to be remembering that - well - I'm already IN that phase of life. And that there's no starting line to cross.

I'm no different than anyone else.

I'm just ... in it.

So I gotta keep going. Figuring out who I am and Want to be everyday.

And in order to do that, I continue to mine the past.

FROM THE VAULT this week is a bout from 1999 featuring myself against a "Don Callis graduate" CHRIS STEVENS. Chris went on to have a very fun career in and around Central Canada before moving onto other interests involving science and using his brain. But I always enjoyed our encounters for what they were. Exciting battles with surprising enthusiasm and athleticism.

Check it out here.
https://youtu.be/3Slq5VWUPfg

Last week's OUTLAW RADIO w/ ALDEN DIAZ was a ton of fun. I hope to have another chat with him soon. Episode 30 is this week and I am currently looking for a topic that is speaking to me. I will be going live Mid-Afternoonish I think and will post about it closer to broadcast.

Blaze Pro Wrestling has 12 days of events in a row as a Part of the RED RIVER EX in Winnipeg. Expect the "Best Damned Heavyweight Champion" in Canada to take part in a number of those events as well, to showcase the best of the BPW locker room to new eyes and more in the city. Please come and check it out if you're going to be in Winnipeg.

As always, thanks to my community for continuing to support this Patreon. SHARE , Check in, Please let me know if there's anything you would like to see or hear going forward. And if you want to be a guest on OUTLAW RADIO please consider the new Patreon Tier and call your shot LIVE with me one day.

AK

THIS IS THE WAY

What? I'm seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu with my daughter this weekend and I'm excited about it. Star Wars is forever.

FROM THE VAULT this week is live on YouTube . 1200 Pounds of humanity went to war in a FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE brawl in a fairly iconic Transcona Bar (that I still visit on occassion) between Myself and MOSES LUKE taking on the sharply dressed MR. BLACK and THE AXE. It's wild to look back and see us big bastards throwing bombs, taking dumb risks and just generally doing young men craziness.

Check it out.

https://youtu.be/ynlrNLJB73I

OUTLAW RADIO this week is frankly going LIVE in about an hour as I type this. After being beset by a terrible flu last week I am behind on my prep but still plan to get things out. And while I have no intention of bursting into song, I do plan to talk about LETTING IT GO - whatever "IT" happens to be in any particular case.

Check out the OUTLAW RADIO links to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and more.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuc93fghcR11gpYlTKGNAjAo6eeF2dJdY

Also, I have added an extra Tier to this channel. So if you're interested in joining ME on OUTLAW RADIO to dictate the topic and share your thoughts, please consider doing so! Also, SHARE the Patreon with anyone whom you think would vibe with the content I'm trying to put out into the world. I'd really appreciate it.

Back next week with more.

AK

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Being Okay About Not Being Okay

Yeah, so - it's been a minute. A challenging minute if I'm being honest.

In spite of my best efforts to sit and write and express myself and my thoughts, frankly - I've been at a loss for words.

Still am in many ways. I have the urge to write, but the trepidation of wondering how much to say.

At the beginning of September I had a particularly bad moment. Sent me into a bad place mentally. No, not self-harming- so please, not like that. But definitely to a challenging spot. one where I didn't know how to handle myself. 

After spending the majority of my adult life in what felt like a state of "need to" I hit a minor breaking point. Well, I'm calling it minor, but it didn't feel like it at the time.

At the urging of my loved ones I went to see my physician and had some tests done. I'm glad that I did. 

Insomnia. Dangerously high blood pressure. Anxiety. Migraine level headaches.

So, I've been prescribed some gentle meds and lots of rest. It took me all of September to properly learn how to sleep again - I know, right? And most of October to prioritize the things that are really important to me.

Family. Health. Peace of mind.

So that's gonna be my focus for a bit. trying to get myself better so that I can BE better for my family.  So many times I've said these words out loud. To myself and to others. But for the first time in a long time ... I'm going to actually try and follow through.

Because people love me. and need me. And I'm no longer going to be "just getting by" in my efforts to be there for them.

We are no good to the people we love if we aren't good to ourselves.

Important to remember.

AK

My Blathervation with Ken Napzok

I've been having a good time posting clips from this fun chat with Ken Napzok almost 2 years ago for his series #The Blathering on @YouTube. One of my favorite conversations ever in many ways - well, favorite recorded convos anyway. We both got very honest and candid about struggles we have as people, as men and more.

Ostensibly we connected over our love of Star Wars and Wrestling, but as we've become friends (one day even the kind of friends that get to sit down and share some coffee in like person!) we've found wider interests and shared opinions about the state of the world. Toxic Masculinity. Finding our place in society. How we changed as men over the years.

And vulnerability. My good ness we showed vulnerability.

Of course, we also were funny and used some curse words. So don't worry, it's not just 2 gray beards kvetching about the state of the world.

Though we do that too.

Please check out the video here. Or if you'd prefer, all of Ken's work is available as audio podcasts on every major streaming platform.

Ken is a great person and a good friend. Please consider giving his Channel a SUBSCRIBE and "Smash that Like Button". Also, check out his BOOK Why I Love Star Wars, a collection of Essays about our Favorite Galaxy Far, Far Away.

Let's do this again soon Ken. Either on your show or Mine (once I finally get it going of course)

AK

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