Author Archives: Berto
About Berto
Hi! This is my blog!“Never let defeat have the last word.”
Hammers of Misfortune – The August Engine – Images
One of my biggest complaints about the Internet has been the disturbing lack of quality images of the cover of Hammers of Misfortune‘s album, The August Engine. The August Engine claw is by far one of my favorite logos, and is probably my favorite t-shirt too.
To see what this eclectic, bizarro metal band is all about, go to the Hammers of Misfortune Myspace Page and listen to the second track, A Room … Read the rest →
The Great Unamerican Beer
This past Friday, I was asked to buy some beer for a party. On my way to the grocery store, I deposited my Stimulus Check, then used some of that to buy a case of Bud Light. A few hours later, I realized that this seemingly normal sequence of events was an ironic microcosm for the economic disaster that this country faces, and I was part of the problem.
Over the past decade, our government … Read the rest →
Regarding This Week’s Shark Attack in San Diego
Before I begin, I’d like to send my condolences out to the family of Dr. David Martin, who was killed by a great white shark in Solana Beach earlier this week.
I’ve recently received a good number of concerned messages after Dr. Martin’s death, since I’ve been swimming and surfing a lot lately. While I appreciate your concern, I am here to publicly state that I am not going to stop swimming or surfing due … Read the rest →
Cheers to My Personal Hero, C. Reeve
Those of you who followed me during the MS150 know how I excited I was on “the hunt”. Immediately after I finished the ride, I pulled my cell phone out of my bag and messaged Eric to see if he finished yet.
In the process, my ID and the $23 wrapped around it must have slipped out, because it was gone after that. I realized this later, and had to get to the airport … Read the rest →
Thank You to my MS150 Sponsors
I’d like to thank all of my sponsors who donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation for my ride into Austin. Here’s the list of everyone, in order of contribution date:
- Ashley
- Uncle Anthony
- Rowler
- Jordan
- Geri
- Aunt Maddie
- Gramma
- Marilyn G.
- Joe P.
- Mom
- Brian
- Brother Nick
- Aunt Patty
- Big Mike Roberto
- Kathy G.
- Ddoson
- John Z.
- Lon
- KiRBY!
- Allison and Polly
- Jamie
THANKS!
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