There are a few moments I relish more than sitting on my old bar stool (obtained by my son from a dumpster--he's a big spender) on my deck with a cold beverage watching the Giants or Yankees. -- Jimmy Maraventano

I found New Orleans to be one of the most fascinating places I've been. The sights, the sounds, the tastes; it's a sensory overload, but I can't wait to go back. -- Jimmy Maraventano

Sitting on my bed with Petey (the pup in the boat with Jimmy on the CD cover) and my cat, Tweek, thinking about my life: I had a beautiful girlfriend (now wife, Nicole), 2 great dogs, and a cool cat. Even though Nicole wasn't with me, knowing I had her and my pets, I thought, "I'm alright". -- Jimmy Maraventano, Jr.

Yes, another dog song. Everyone should have a Lily to go home to. -- Jimmy Maraventano

I want to go where the palm trees crow. Period. -- Jimmy Maraentano

Ever get caught up in a mess? Ever look back at that mess and say, "Well, it least it was a lot of fun"? -- Jimmy Maraventano, Jr.

Laying on a float in my pool, that time between being awake and being asleep is magical. -- Jimmy Maraventano

Listen to the words. Every one of them is true. This is what really happened. -- Jimmy Maraventano

There's no better creation than this thing called vacation. -- Jimmy Maraventano

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"I love finding old whatever and making it usable. I spend more time and money than I would had I purchased the item new, but there's something about saving something from the eternal abyss."

"Let's face it. We all like to imbibe with others, sing along!"

"One more time with feeling."

"Nice stroll on the beach in the Caribbean with someone you love and a drink, what else could one ask for?"

"I cannot believe how much fun all this playing music is now. This tune kinda gives credit where credit is due."

"My dogs are always there, always smiling, always love me. We could all learn a lesson from dogs. Cats...what's the point?"

"I am as lucky a guy you will ever meet, and I know it. It it ain't broke, don't mess with it."

"We all make mistakes, too blind and stupid to check and make sure to check the bungee before we jump off that bridge."

"Things change for good and bad so quickly and home seems to be the best place to be, or go to deal with it."

"I love Star Trek. Period."