Way Corp group(s) I was in
Seventh
Where I live
Holland, Michigan
Married or Single
Married
About Me
We moved from the Twin Cities in Minnesota to Michigan in 1997. I loved Minnesota, but it was easier for me to start a business in Michigan because my family is here.
I married Becky Breaux, an authentic Cajun, and we've produced two daughters and a son. My second daughter presented us with a grandchild who is the newest light in my life. I was standing at the receiving end and caught the baby at her birth.
My Interests
My pastimes are cooking and tinkering with the landscape. Auto repair, plumbing, electrical wiring, and small appliance repair are my other "hobbies" because I can't get anyone else to do them.
Employment or Career
I own a shop that fabricates countertops and custom commercial cabinets. We work in granite, quartz, solid surface, and wood. It's grown a lot, but the rotten economy is putting a squeeze on us now.
Before this endeavor, Pitney Bowes employed me as a national account executive. It was a great job, but it wasn't mine.
Music I Like
Eddie Robinson, the Kinks, John Prine, BeauSoleil, Norah Jones, Paul Brubeck, Bela Fleck, Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Hannah Montana
Books I Like
The best novel I've read recently is Richard /Ford's "The Lay of the Land". He has a stunning vocabulary and a phenominal ability to state things in ways I've never imagined. If you love well-crafted writing, this is the book.
Television I like
TCM, and off-beat shows that seldom make it to a second season. I usually watch movies on the upper channels where the commercials can't fly.
Movies I like
"What's Up, Doc?" has made me laugh for over 30 years. I took a WOW sister to see the movie and found out what "rolling in the aisles" means: I laughed so hard that I slid out of my seat and down to the floor.
Sports Teams I like
If they are selling beer in the aisles, I like all sports teams. If not, give me synchronized swimming.
My Email Address:
dean@hyvaco.com
Comments
joe and camellia cea coccellato say hello.
good to see you well. thank god. he's great.
screw the economy. it isn't great but god sure
can still bless.
all the best joe c and camellia
It's nice to see you are doing well! You have a beautiful family!! I am not referring to the three brown ones that seem so close. Nice! We have deer in our yard quite often but I've never seen that yet!
Actually I think that's funny. I'm glad to see you still have a sense of humor. I really count on mine! God certainly has one! Take care, Donna
If you didn't see them, I have photos from our lead venture on my page.
Sorry for a very very delayed response. I had a hard drive crash on my laptop this past week and have fallen behind on my emails. All is good now and I’m back up and running. I miss the good old days of #2 pencils, piece of paper and an AT&T phone hooked to the wall and tethered with a cord. Some how it seemed a lot easier back then without all the new gadgets. Certainly a lot cheaper.
Of course I remember you and Becky. I have wonderful memories of both of you. Those were some great times for me in the Twin Cities.
How exciting you’re a granddad. Were the heck have the years gone. It would sure be great to some how get back with all the wonderful people of our past one more time. I guess that will happen some day in the future.
If you and Becky ever find yourself in Idaho please know there is always a bed in our home to sleep in.
Give your family my love.
Reed
I remember lying on the back dock seeing the meteor shower. I recall a bunch of snot nosed kids, some more pleasant than others, learn a little bit more about life.
I'd rather be one of them than someone who was remote or bitter - it all worked out in the end with God looking on the heart as he does. The world is evil no matter who you are.
I recall being snowed in and deciding against long winters henceforth. It wasn't the best of times nor was it the worse of times. Chanhassen.
Guess we all look at things from our own perspectives.
It's a fun site, mostly, hope you enjoy as I have.
Tell that girl to get in *touch* with me! We could meet half-way [?] ... have dinner, compare pictures of grandkids. [Okay. I can't believe I just said that. I'm officially old.]
Lots of love to you and Becky!