That Crazy Folk Musician who believes Affordable Healthcare is a RIGHT

Got a website?

http://myspace.com/HealthcareMusician

If you were a paragraph of text, what would the paragraph say to describe itself?

I have Aspergers Syndrome, I am a seeker of a better job; I've functioned as a Test Tech II at a charger manufacturer till they downsized again. I am a folk musician/singer/songwriter; activist for affordable healthcare. I am also, in my music trying to reach out to autistic community.

On Jan 2, 08 this autie took a brave step. At Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso in Lincoln NE my turn came to come on stage, I went to the house piano, (started a chord run in Ab) "Tonight I will do a song by the late Sammy Davis Jr, I've Gotta Be Me. All my life I knew I was different, but didn't always know what the heck it was. I've coped, and much of the time managed it very well. Recent circumstances forced me to come to terms with it. I have Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Yes, I am autistic, and not ashamed of it anymore. This is where I've obtained my incredible compassion to become the healthcare for ALL Music Guru. But, ultimately (Started introduction in C) I've Gotta Be Me." Than I sang the Sammy Davis Jr Classic, "I've Gotta Be Me."

Are you on the autistic spectrum?

diagnosed

Are you in a relationship?

married

Gender identity?

male

Sexual Orientation?

straight

Age?

54

Where do you live?

Lincoln NE

What are you here for?

for friends, talking online, meeting in real life (possibly)

What do you do for work?

Cable Harness Assembler/QC Tech; seeking better job. I don't hate this job, but pay not near enough. About half what I use to make.

Do you belong to a particular religion? If so, which one?

Born Again Christian, Assembly of God

What food do you absolutely HATE?

Never gave much though, Probably Limberger Cheese

If tomorrow was yesterday, would you do it the same?

Mostly the same. If I went back again, I would study more on line of nursing, or in the medical; or else get a bachelors degree in Electronics.

What's the best date you've ever been on?

As a married person I try to keep courting days in our marriage. My lifetime best dates are with the one I am now married to. I love my wife very much; and she loves me, and accepted this autie just as I am.

Describe your ideal person:

Haven't given much thought; I guess, my wife Sharon.
Sharon is my wife, my lover, and my best friend.
Our Real Ideal Person ultimately is Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This Christmas season we observe Our Lord coming to earth in the flesh, as a baby. Emanuel, God With Us.

You're hanging out with friends and having a good time. What are you doing?

I'm at the musicians open mic event, getting ready to sing some of my original songs

5 things you're really good at:

Bench work technician stuff. Musician/singer/songwriter and accompany myself with piano or guitar. I see healthcare crisis through my aspie eyes.
I am an activist for affordable healthcare, advocate HR 676.
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT!

5 things you're not so good at:

Customer relation. I would like to get local group advocating healthcare reforms; but fear someone else would have to lead. Social functions; at one time feared it would defeat my privilege of marrying.

What is your theme song?

The Healthcare Musician, by John "Hai" Knapp

When the revolution comes, what will you be doing?

I would try to take the side that gives the poor equallity with the rich. Affordable Healthcare is a RIGHT! regardless of size of paycheck, condition of your health (even if you have pre-existing conditions), race, religion, national origin, or even if you have Aspergers Syndrome; limitations may make it harder to obtain a job that is living wage and benefits bearing.