Way Corp group(s) I was in
7th
Where I live
Odessa, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
About Me
I started this site in 2006 for fun and reconnection purposes ONLY. I gave up this site several years ago. Currently, I do not support of condone this site any longer and have nothing to do with its content, most of which I disagree with. Therefore, will rarely come here and have asked the moderators to delete me from their "all-mailing" lists.
My Interests
I am a self taught computer geek. I also enjoy real estate and stocks.
Employment or Career
I have been living in Tampa, FL since 1979. Like many of us back then, I started a window cleaning company to support myself. Over the years it grew into a company with over 60 employees and managers. I sold in 2006 to a large company and stayed on as Vice President for a while. In lieu of retirement I started another company called JR Services. I married Hope Harmon a 6th Corps alumnus, whom I love "with all my heart". We have two children.
Sports Teams I like
Tampa Bay Bucs Tampa Bay Lightening
Comments
John, You absolutely crack me up. I'm sure your wife's New York sense of humor has rubbed off on you. You say that TWI has changed greatly. Their members (or whatever they are because we know they don't have members) are now on this site as well as Facebook and they can socialize and express their opinions with ex-members; Radical Dude!!! I mean truly, Radical!!!
Well, I went straight to their web site to see if you were speaking with forked tongue and I had a few questions I wanted to ask them. Whoa, this was interesting, no e-mail address. Okay, not the end of the world I figured it's January 2011 maybe they just didn't get around to setting up their e-mail address yet; I'll just give them a quick little call. Hmmmmmm, this amazingly forward thinking organization (they ALLOW their members to speak to ex-members, Oh My!) didn't put a phone number on their web site. I refused to be deterred, there must be A Way to contact The Way! and that's when I saw it....... Contact Us: The Way International
P.O. Box.. blah, blah,blah
Snail Mail? Really John, Snail Mail? Well, I guess progress is measured in small litttle baby steps. Love and Peace to you and Hope. Lois
God bless John
Another year to give God the glory and thanks - and nearer to His sons impending return! My name does not seem to be in the alphabetical listing for people to find in the members section. Hope all is well with you and your family, Dan
Thanks again, John. Any guy who likes Queen (judging from the music that plays on my computer whenever I try to write to you) is all right with me.
I have to admit I pretty much checked out shortly after Martindale was booted and haven't obsessively followed the cult of Rosalie Rivenbark or whoever is in charge these days. I gather the foundational class, "The Way of Abundance and Power," is now taught by a variety of teachers. The dilution of absolute authority, in this group, can only be a good thing.
Cheers,
Karl
P.S. I also like "Earth, Wind and Fire." But do you have any Eminem?
Thanks for the note, John. Had a feeling you'd be weighing in!
I'm not a troll trying to throw stink bombs at peaceful assemblies or drop turds in the punch bowl, and I'm not going to launch a revolt against censorship like I did years ago at the Oddlist.
I am curious about what is not accurate in my book. I take accuracy seriously, and I will correct anything that's wrong. And while roughly half of the book is my own story, the other half is an in-depth history of The Way from 1916 to 2000, packed full of accurate information you couldn't find between two covers anywhere else.
Over the years I've heard from many hundreds, possibly thousands, of people who were desperate for accurate information on The Way. Many of these had friends or family members who were still ensnared by The Way or one of its offshoots. Many others were ex-members of The Way who endured abuse that left them scarred for life. These people have found my book very helpful, even life-changing. I make no apologies for what I've written, or for trying to promote it to those who are looking for this very thing.
Having said that, it's your site and I'm not going to argue with you. I do reserve the right to reply to anyone who tells me to be quiet. The best way to shut me up is to ignore me!
Cheers and thanks, and say hello to Hope,
Karl
Hi John:
Thanks for remembering my birthday. Have a great new year.
Love, Charlie
Its late...when I don't sleep well I pray. Love your new photo, nice pic.
I was only sharing bout wise and foolish not talking at you. Thank you so much
For this work you have done.this Corps fellowship is awsome.
Good night