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Hey, everyone! I want to apologize again for the disappearance. I had yet ANOTHER heart-attack, however this one wasn't so minor. I was in the hospital for over a week. Turns out, though I have low cholesterol, that didn't prevent what little I had from building up in one of my valves (forget which one), but I'm fine now. I should be fully recovered within a week or two, and I should be dishing out more artwork, hopefully soon!
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Apparently the long hours at work have taken a bigger toll on me than I originally had thought. What started out as a panic attack (I don't ever get these... EVER), developed into a heart attack when my heart rate increased. It apparently happened again last night, but thankfully I blacked out beforehand both times, so I didn't feel any severe pain... Just goes to show, that you don't have to be overweight with clogged arteries to get heart attacks, you can get them for many reasons. I definitely learned a lesson though... I'm human, and can't run myself into the ground, even if it is for a cause I both believe in and love.
Also, I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to the man who saved my life. The first time it happened, I was driving home through Stoughton, MA (less than a mile from where I live), when all of a sudden I got very light headed, and had trouble breathing. I pulled over to get some air, and next thing I know, I'm in an ambulance with tubes up my nose, and needles in my wrists. Apparently, a man in a black Toyota Tundra got out of his car, used my phone to call 911, and proceeded to resuscitate me until paramedics arrived. I may never know exactly who you are, but if you just HAPPEN to read this... Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!
Also, I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to the man who saved my life. The first time it happened, I was driving home through Stoughton, MA (less than a mile from where I live), when all of a sudden I got very light headed, and had trouble breathing. I pulled over to get some air, and next thing I know, I'm in an ambulance with tubes up my nose, and needles in my wrists. Apparently, a man in a black Toyota Tundra got out of his car, used my phone to call 911, and proceeded to resuscitate me until paramedics arrived. I may never know exactly who you are, but if you just HAPPEN to read this... Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!
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An apology, ya'll.
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Ugh. So for those of you who not only follow me, but have also sent me notes asking where I've been, here's brief low-down.
As you might know, I work for Massachusetts Government, in the Wildlife & Environmental division (in short, I'm a Wildlife Ranger/law enforcer) and recently, the Piping Plover (a threatened bird) has taken residence in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Pilgrims, Native Americans, Thanksgiving.... yes, THAT Plymouth!) and throughout Cape Cod & the islands. Not only that, but they're also nesting! So of course, I've been assigned to the task of monitoring all their habitats by truck, boat, and helicopter. Of course, understandably, this requires long hours outside every day. In fact, I've been working nearly 20-35 hours of overtime for the past three or four weeks now (putting me at 60-95 hours a week).
Also recently, we've closed down some of the Cape Cod beaches due to nesting grounds... and of course, tourists and residents are not happy. We've dealt with protestors (who obviously have no idea how deep the issue goes, as the Plovers are not only protected domestically, but internationally as well), as well as some random acts of violence towards the tiny birds. Four arrests have actually been made already (with charges ranging from Animal Cruelty, as well as threatening an endangered species). We've also had some Fox take notice of the birds, and have been trying to relocate any Fox we catch to the forests, and away from the beaches (after all, we protect ALL animals.) And as Fox are not overpopulating, we have no desire to kill them just for doing what foxes do.
Also, the Hunchback Whales are back and are nursing their new-born calves just off the cost of Race Point Beach in Provincetown, MA (a FABULOUSLY fun and beautiful gay community in the tippity-top of Cape Cod, I might add!!), so I've also been asked to collect data on the new additions to the Hunchback families (which is SO cool, since the data I collect will be shared internationally to other researchers!!!!). We've also noticed some Pilot Whale (which are actually dolphins, if you can believe that) and Basking Shark activity.... and even a few sightings of Great Whites near Truro!
And one more thing! (As "Uncle" from Jackie Chan Adventures would say!) I've also been hired by the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts to do a few educational illustrations that will be posted throughout the Historical and Conservation areas (meaning, both Historical illustrations, as well as Environmental) , AND published in Cape Cod magazines, and Plymouth tourist-pamphlets. Of course, this has currently taken priority since I only have until September 30th to get all 20 illustrations completed.
So as you see, I am very held up. I have not forgotten any requests, and I assure you that they will be done very soon (definitely within the next week)! Things should be back to normal fairly soon.
As you might know, I work for Massachusetts Government, in the Wildlife & Environmental division (in short, I'm a Wildlife Ranger/law enforcer) and recently, the Piping Plover (a threatened bird) has taken residence in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Pilgrims, Native Americans, Thanksgiving.... yes, THAT Plymouth!) and throughout Cape Cod & the islands. Not only that, but they're also nesting! So of course, I've been assigned to the task of monitoring all their habitats by truck, boat, and helicopter. Of course, understandably, this requires long hours outside every day. In fact, I've been working nearly 20-35 hours of overtime for the past three or four weeks now (putting me at 60-95 hours a week).
Also recently, we've closed down some of the Cape Cod beaches due to nesting grounds... and of course, tourists and residents are not happy. We've dealt with protestors (who obviously have no idea how deep the issue goes, as the Plovers are not only protected domestically, but internationally as well), as well as some random acts of violence towards the tiny birds. Four arrests have actually been made already (with charges ranging from Animal Cruelty, as well as threatening an endangered species). We've also had some Fox take notice of the birds, and have been trying to relocate any Fox we catch to the forests, and away from the beaches (after all, we protect ALL animals.) And as Fox are not overpopulating, we have no desire to kill them just for doing what foxes do.
Also, the Hunchback Whales are back and are nursing their new-born calves just off the cost of Race Point Beach in Provincetown, MA (a FABULOUSLY fun and beautiful gay community in the tippity-top of Cape Cod, I might add!!), so I've also been asked to collect data on the new additions to the Hunchback families (which is SO cool, since the data I collect will be shared internationally to other researchers!!!!). We've also noticed some Pilot Whale (which are actually dolphins, if you can believe that) and Basking Shark activity.... and even a few sightings of Great Whites near Truro!
And one more thing! (As "Uncle" from Jackie Chan Adventures would say!) I've also been hired by the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts to do a few educational illustrations that will be posted throughout the Historical and Conservation areas (meaning, both Historical illustrations, as well as Environmental) , AND published in Cape Cod magazines, and Plymouth tourist-pamphlets. Of course, this has currently taken priority since I only have until September 30th to get all 20 illustrations completed.
So as you see, I am very held up. I have not forgotten any requests, and I assure you that they will be done very soon (definitely within the next week)! Things should be back to normal fairly soon.
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Join my new Group!
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This is for everyone who helped create such a great response of my most recent works: scotaliano.deviantart.com/art/… , scotaliano.deviantart.com/art/… , and scotaliano.deviantart.com/art/… as well as my upcoming Horace x Mr. Simmons comic. The group link can be found here: Help support this new Horace x Simmons couple by joining their group! horace-x-simmons.deviantart.co… ! I'd love for people to contribute and look check out the awesome artwork that's sure to be uploaded there.
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