Ms. Mikki

We are having a benefit to raise some money for Rio and his family. He was recently diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. The benefit is August 19th at the White Owl Social Club. Thanks to Relapse records and Sizzle Pie. Talent by: Poison Idea, Witchburn, Justin Kagan and friends(members of the oregon symphony), the Peacock's eye belly dancers. There will be a silent auction and raffle. FOR BREVITY: Rio DeGennaro started tattooing in 1962 under the watchful eye of his father, Lou Lewis, and legendary tattooer, Bert Grimm. Over the next 50 years, Rio travelled from the Pike on Long Beach, to San Diego, to San Jose, and New York, until finally settling in the Pacific Northwest. In 2002, he joined former student, Don Deaton, at Sea Tramp Tattoo Company, After taking over the Sea Tramp Tattoo School in 2003, and renaming it the Oregon School of Tattoo Arts, Rio continues to educate and instruct the next generation of Oregon tattooers, He encompassing all aspects of the tattoo history, process, and business, and helps new tattooers lay their ground in Oregon.

I say jump and enjoy the ride. If anything can shake you out of stagnation, its challenging yourself with new experiences. I absolutely love living in Portland. Its not for everyone. Just know that readjusting to a new living enviroment takes a bit of effort as you may know already. Finding new habits, which grocery store to hit on the way home, coffee shop to enjoy some catch up writing, restaurants to haunt, etc. Remember to get out to our countryside to recharge. Good luck on your new adventure. Cheers, M

My first tattoo was done at a punk house in NW portland by a guy named Nico. Several years later I began collecting more intensily. Hand poked myself. During my apprenticeship, I did a couple on my legs. Professor Don Deaton Lion King PJ English Bill Liberty Scott Sylvia Eric Hogan Aaron Cain Patrick Conlon Mike Davis Kari Barba Patty Kelley Juan Puente Mike Stobbe Corey Miller Paul Booth Henning Jorgensen Sin Yutaro Rob Nunez Christian Lyze Salem Kicker Lil'D Vince One D'Boy Lisa Schmoldt Matt Howse Rick Walters Clancy from austrailia Will Thomas and my godson Zak.

My first tattoo was done at a punk house in NW portland by a guy named Nico. Several years later I began collecting more intensily. Hand poked myself. During my apprenticeship, I did a couple on my legs. Professor Don Deaton Lion King PJ English Bill Liberty Scott Sylvia Eric Hogan Aaron Cain Schmoe Dawg Patrick Conlon Mike Davis Kari Barba Linda Tobin Patty Kelley Julie Moon Juan Puente Mike Stobbe Corey Miller Paul Booth Henning Jorgensen Dave Gibson Jack Rudy Sin Yutaro Rob Nunez Christian Lyze Salem Kicker Lil'D Vince One D'Boy Lisa Schmoldt Matt Howse Rick Walters Clancy from austrailia Oliver Peck Will Thomas and my godson Zak. This was kinda hard, hoping I didnt forget anyone.

"Every trash can, can catch a stick once in a while." I love you Danny. Keep running it true. M

Shotsie, I started calling those kinda folks, "hot topic guru's". See you in Seattle! 0x0x0. M