Bruce W Mecchi:  

Life Well, it's been an interesting life, so far...after Patrick Henry I gave Saddleback College a try, but was too bored. I was accepted to be a Mail Carrier in San Juan Capistrano, but made a life-changing decision, headed north to L.A. and got into the motion picture industry instead! It was either a Post Office Yin or a Show Biz Yang! Funny how things turn out! You never know. I loved the Entertainment Industry, for 22 years anyway...until the non-union people started taking over, and took the 'Show' out of 'Show Business.' I was very good at my job as a prop man/set dresser/leadman (don't try to make sense of the names...these from an industry that has names like Best Boy and Gaffer!?)...but when it was no longer fun and challenging, I walked away from it. I kicked back for several years and just did what I wanted...odd jobs, handyman work, investments as I needed to live. Even worked with singer Lauren Wood, travelled to various locations and set up her equipment for her performances. One particular show at Billboard Live here in Hollywood was especially exciting. If you don't know Lauren Wood...you must check out her website! She's incredible! I lived in Laguna Hills, then Panorama City (San Fernando Valley, north of L.A.) where I have been for 30 years. Can't believe it's been that long, or that I have been in my house 27 years!! But, that's about to change...I have bought a house in Surprise, AZ (west part of the Phoenix Valley) and will be moving there next spring. I've had enough of L.A. and who can afford anything in California anymore anyway...at least it is still affordable--and Civilized!--in Phoenix!! There is something that Carol Burnett said...Expand for more