Hello, Steemians!
My name is Thomas, or Thom, if you are one who enjoys brevity, nicknames, or any combination of the two. I have been very eager to join the Steemit community since hearing of it, and browsing many of the artful, insightful, and inspiring submissions.
I am married to the endlessly talented Ellicia. Though I had once convinced myself that I was content as Autonomous Thom, pursuing a life sustained largely by music, no matter how meager my existence, the very sight of her made me realize I was dead wrong. Anything I could have possibly conceived as right or fulfilling, prior to seeing her, had surely been a farce. Her eyes captivate, and somehow reflect everything that surrounds. Her smile commands. Her voice is music. I highly recommend that you follow her.
Our household would surely be drab, were it not filled with our three beautiful girls:
Kylee- whose brilliance and creativity are nothing short of astounding. I am assured that she could capture the world with art, lead a developed country, or possibly both, simultaneously. She, too, would certainly enrich your life, once you follow her.
Lily is not only vivacious, but her lightning quick wit always leaves one realizing they are several steps behind. Her capacity for knowledge and memory are virtually super human. Her smile has the heart warming power of a monsoon of golden retriever puppies.
Zinnia brings enormous personality and attitude in a very diminutive package. Her love of music, dancing, books and drawing are nearly paralleled by her sheer disdain of strangers, loud laughter and surrendering to sleep.
Prior to meeting these amazing women, I was consumed with all things music. I began playing in the school band, as many do, but my pure obsession began with watching my dad play guitar. I have been enthralled ever since. Over the years, I have done session work, played in several bands, and even had the privilege of touring the country a few times. Sometimes, privilege looks like sleeping in a van in the dead of winter, but I digress.
I greatly look forward to growing and learning within this unique and intriguing community. I hope that I can bring something to the table that you enjoy.
Thom
Welcome! Gave you a follow!
Thank you!
Welcome to Steem @thomhoglen I have upvoted and sent you a tip
That is very kind of you! Thank you!
How are you? Thomhoglen, I'm just here to leave a nice Hello ^^. Unfortunately i don't have much voting power, but i will be back and vote my followers. Need to grow a little ^^. Have a great time @rightuppercorner
Thank you! Hopefully, we can all grow together. Respectively, that is. Becoming conjoined at this stage in life may prove difficult in most ares of life. Best of luck!
Welcome to Steem Thom. Love the 'h'!
Thank you! I went without it for a few years as a kid, but once I saw it left in there, there was no going back. Still somewhat common, as Dhick or Hharry.
welcome to steemit @thomholgen , hope you have a wonderful time here on steemit and I will make sure I follow your wife.
Please do! Thank you! She creates captive images from tiny creatures I never notice in our surroundings. Full-sized people? Forget about it. Her beautiful eyes have a way of capturing the beauty that surrounds. She is brilliant.
She is equally masterful with the written word. Beauty and brains. I am blessed beyond measure. Out of my depth, even.
yes sure . seems that you love and respect her a lot. happy to see that.
Hey ! Welcome to Steemit, I hope you will have lots of fun interacting with the community. Have a great time, I have upvoted your post n do follow me @manish22rai ....Cheers !!
P.S. This Steemian follows you right back after you follow him :D
Thanks very much! I can't wait to dig in!
Welcome to steemit. I wish you success here. I look forward to your best work. Nice to meet you. Greetings 🤗 spirit.
Thank you! I mostly teach these days, so I am thrilled to create again. I hope not to disappoint.
Welcome, Thom. What genres/time periods of music do you most enjoy? (For me, it's mostly the 1950s-1980s.)
Any of your daughters look like they will be following in your footsteps in regards to your passion for music?
I really enjoy jazz from the 40s-50s, rock from the 60s-early 70s, then my interest lulls until the early 90s. There were a few gems in those times, though. Some Fusion from the 70s is great, in small doses. These days, it's mostly folk/alt-country/acoustic that draws my ear. Oh, and indie rock. Anything from the Canadian label, Arts and Crafts. Pardon me for rambling. Ha!
All of our girls are musical. I will happily harbor/promote whatever passions they pursue. My parents never for a moment thought it seemed less than great that my siblings and I poured ourselves into music. I hope to be equally supportive in all creative endeavors.
Nothing wrong with rambling, especially if it's about something like music. I haven't listened to very much early jazz (actually, not listened to much jazz full stop) but what I have heard, I have found enjoyable. Always have enjoyed old motown/soul/disco stuff.
A new Steemian :-) hello @thomhoglen I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, wish you much luck! I will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
Thank you! I am excited about the community element that resides here. Your hospitality is appreciated.
Welcome to steemit, @thomhoglen! I'm so happy you are here! I'll be happy to see your posts showing up in my feed. Followed, upvoted, and resteemed! ;)
Hey, gorgeous! What are you doing for the rest of your life?
What a privilege it is to meet Mrs. Ellicia's other half! I'm excited more and more people are joining into our little Steemit community!
Thank you! Your sterling reputation precedes you. I hear great things. The privilege is all mine.
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Thank you for the kind words and advice! I hope to grow and invest in this more and more as I go along. To the future!
Thank you! I hear good things. I'm reading good things. If nothing else, this is a fantastic creative breeding ground and exchange. I am thrilled to dive in.