Sure I love all of my many relatives, all of them. In fact, scientists have discovered that we are all each other’s cousins, so I love you all, you are all my relations!
But I do want to give a special award, as an Uncle, to Ty and Alex Smyth, see right.
Five years ago this week I broke my neck, and these two relatives sure have been supportive and helpful. Alex is a talented hair stylist who goes out of her way to make sure I get regular hair cuts at home. Wow, house calls by a hair stylist, I feel like a celebrity. Her husband Ty is often here with a friendly word and story, saying hi to his Aunt Debra. Ty’s mom, Cindy, is one of Debra’s sisters and is an incredibly supportive relative too!
Plus These Two Help Me Feel Secure!
Alex and Ty are also experts in Jiu Jitsu, which along with their peaceful, mature and powerfully calm demeanor gives everyone around them a happy glow! On the left is a photo of Alex at one of her tournaments.
Plus they are co-owners of a small business here in Eugene, Oregon that tints vehicle windows, Darkside Window Tinting. I am a satisfied customer, and highly recommend their service.
Yes I love all my relatives. And it is totally cool if any them are very busy or just too freaked out or overwhelmed or any other reason to drop by or stay in touch. No worries, there are many folks I need to see myself.
But a shout out to Ty and Alex, who have made sure they stop by here, spreading their good vibes and hanging out at our parties or backyard. May all seniors have a bunch of relatives like this!
Here is a photo of the two with me after I happily tinted my van at their Darkside Window Tinting business, you can reach them via their company website, say “Uncle Dave sent you!”
The other night Ty and Alex were at our place for a Beatnik Solstice party, and I asked them about this blog post. Incredibly, they said that no one had yet published about them and they felt “flabbergasted.” Well, my pleasure to help publish about you two!
You Are Loved, All Our Relations!
And the rest of you relatives, of course you have an open invite to us, you are all loved! Remember, truly everyone is a relative of everyone else, enjoy! Here are some more photos of Ty and Alex having fun with Jiu Jitsu. Ty has been in 42 tournaments so far! 
