The Renaissance Man

The Life and Times of Johnnie Williams III BA, MS, MCSE

Funkranomicon Delivered The Funk To Boulder Creek

Delivering the Funk!!

Friday night’s show at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek was an absolutely blast!! The boys in the band filled the room with enough funky music to get the town out in force dancing the night away.

Don’t miss the next gig at Zelda’s on the Beach in Capitola, CA this Friday April 6, 2012.

April 1, 2012 Posted by | Family, Informational, News, Personal, Updates | , , , , | Leave a Comment

CCFA Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walkathon – FOLLOWUP

This was truly an eye-opening experience for us. There are so many who suffer quietly with this condition and funding for a cure is always needed. I’m so glad that we  participated in such a great event. Over $160,000 was raised with the help of the volunteers and contributors.  It was a day of fun, music,  games, and prizes for the walkers. We marched  from Justin Herman Plaza to The Bay Bridge and back, the trip being only about a mile and a half. Here are a few pics from the event.

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This was also a time for heroes to be recognized for their contributions, past and present. My friend Diane Griffin was honored by the Foundation this year. I’ve told you the story of her struggle with this condition and this was her husband Mike’s opportunity to pay homage to his late wife. Here is the video of his speech to the crowd at the event. He did a great job for a man who has had to face a challenge no one would welcome. God bless you Mike and thanks for letting us be part of  team ” Aloha Spirit “.

I hope that next year we able to raise awareness and increase the amount of donations we receive. This is an ongoing fight and we must not rest while conditions like this continue to plague humanity. Please find it in your heart to help us win the fight!!

June 15, 2010 Posted by | CCFA, Charity Events, Family, Informational, Personal, Updates | , , , , , | 2 Comments

In Theaters Today Friday 3/5/10

 

  

In Theaters Friday March 5, 2010

  

Even though there are only two films being set for major release this weekend they are two blockbusters. One promises to take us into a fantasy world, and the other on a roller coaster cop drama. Since I tend to shy away from cop dramas Alice is at the top of my list. Check out the trailers for more details. I hope March is being good to you and that all of your problems have immediate and satisfying solutions. Have a great weekend!! 

  

March 5
  • Alice in Wonderland
         Walt Disney Pictures
  • IMAX 3D
  • Brooklyn’s Finest
         Overture Films
  • limited

    March 4, 2010 Posted by | Informational, Movies, Updates | , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

    The Blink Of An Eye

    Today, March 3, 2010, is my son Alex’s 20th birthday. I’m shocked and amazed at quickly those years shot by. It  feels like just yesterday, he was just a few hours old and I dreamed of him growing into a good man, faithful friend, and loving son. I thanked God for blessing me with a child free of birth defects or other infirmity, and began a journey that I would not trade for any amount of money in the world. We lived in Oakland then, on the top of a hill called Adams Point in a brown shingle mansion. Life was simple and easy because I was still relatively new to California and hadn’t accumulated the massive amount of stuff that time tends to produce. I drove a small used Mazda and worked in the city ( bay area residents refer to San Francisco as the city) for AT&T. We were still reeling from the Loma Prieta earthquake that had occurred a year earlier and felt like we were starting fresh with a brand new family of our own. Within a few weeks we moved to Alameda, a small island city located next to Oakland, and into our wonderful house on the beach.

    I would come to love the house in Alameda. It was one of those low to the ground ranch type beach homes with a midsized backyard, massive living area that had glass sliding doors opening into the yard, as did the master bedroom. It was the first time I had to keep up a water-bed It felt like our little kingdom, and we knew Read more »

    March 3, 2010 Posted by | Personal, Updates | , , , , , | 2 Comments

    MAVERICKS SURF CONTEST IS ON!!!!!!

    I received official notification today that the Mavericks event will take place this Saturday Feb.13, 2010. I’ll be streaming hourly updates live to the web as we venture to the coast to document the contest. Please stay tuned for info and updates as we get closer to the big day!!!

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    February 11, 2010 Posted by | Informational, Sports, Surfing, Travel, Updates | , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

    Mavericks Surf Contest

    Mavericks Surf. The next Adventure is about unfold. Yes it’s the Mavericks Surf event. It takes place about one-half mile (0.8 km) from shore in Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-By-The-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet (8m) and top out at over 50 feet (15m). An unusually shaped Read more »

    January 9, 2010 Posted by | Sports, Surfing, Travel, Updates | , , , , | Leave a Comment

       

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