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The Bird and the Bee are Greg Kurstin and Inara George. Here, author Jim W. Coleman meets the duo after a show at Seattle's Chop Suey. A review of the venue and the concert will appear soon on www.untangledup.com.
With temperatures hovering between 80 and 90 in the Seattle area the past several days, Jim takes advantage of it and does some rototilling, lawn mowing, dropping an engine out of a car, excavating, building a retaining wall ... and much more - all for a Wellness Buck. Here, on the anniversary of Mt. St. Helens' eruption, he takes a break, red as a lobster, with much on his mind.
On the way into the parent/teacher conferences at North Mason High School tonight, my 17-year-old daughter playfully butted heads with me in the parking lot ... and broke my glasses. A parent has to wonder why a child would want them to have broken glasses going in to review grades and progress. Well, just to get her back, I decided to wear the glasses all night as I walked through the school. It was no big deal, though - we were in Mason County, after all. I fit right in. All I was missing was the two-tone brown and white Ford F-250 with the bale of hay in the back.
Jim W. Coleman at the Point Defiance Zoo. (Jim is the one in the foreground at left).
With temperatures in the Seattle/Olympia area pushing past 90 degrees, Jim W. Coleman finds a way to keep the sun off his head and finally understands why ancient Egyptians wore all that stuff on their heads. :)
Jim W. Coleman poses with the wonderful birthday cake two of his three daughters made on his 42nd birthday! The cake did not remain intact for long.
Jim W. Coleman, 2006 Fish!Lympics champion and member of the "Sea Anemonies" team, poses for a quick snapshot.
After 12 years at the newspaper, Jim W. Coleman recently changed jobs, and now programs Java applications (among other things) for KPS Health Plans. Here's a peek at his new workstation, still clean and sparkly (because he hasn't been there long enough to clutter it up with Post-It notes and empty Tostitos bags...)
Photo taken of Jim W. Coleman minutes after he walked out of the Kitsap Sun a free man ...
Jim W. Coleman takes a break from a KAOS broadcast to entertain his guests at his Rocket Lane home. Today, the studio has expanded and the fun goes on...and on...and on...
 Okay, okay, okay! I know you know that I know that you know that I am a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan. So why do I have Seasquawks face paint on? It was my modeling debut! For those who saw the picture in today's newspaper, here is an outtake. Actually, between the Steelers and the Seasquawks, I do hope our local team pulls it off, but I'll still be a Bills fan. Talk about someone who sympathizes with the underdog! But that gives me and all the Seasquawks fans something in common! So here's to you - thpppppppt! :) (It's only football. Get a life!)
Author and artist Jim W. Coleman poses at an Etta Projects event in Port Orchard, Washington. A balloon artist approached and said, "What, you too old to wear a balloon hat?" This was his answer.
After harassing the Sea-squawks fans all year, Jim W. Coleman got his turn in the barrel on Wednesday when his face was painted with the Squawks logo. Always a good sport, Jim continued his "Go Bills!" mantra...
Jim W. Coleman with his uncle, Phil.
Jim with good friend Kelly Larsen. Don't remember if that's the correct spelling (some friendship!) but if it's not and if she's web-savvy, at least I'll hear from her again! Check out the "Elton" glasses!
When I've gotten into trouble with women, they've usually been named Michelle - nine times out of ten. (Not a bad track record!). Here is one Michelle I never got into trouble with - Michelle was our FedEx driver at the Bremerton Sun newspaper in 1995. Here, we enjoy a birthday celebration with a circle of friends. (Circle, heh heh, get it? Check out the hat, dude. Circle. Friends. Michelle.)
A paid day at the beach in Ventura, California following four days of internet programming at the Ventura County Star at $75 an hour. Sweeeeet.
Jim works out on a stair-stepper, part of his years-long recovery from a devastating motorcycle accident on July 20, 1993 in which he nearly lost his life.
In this photo, Jim W. Coleman poses with his third - and best to date - computer: a brand new 286/12 with a 40 mb hard drive and the newest edition of WordStar! This truly was the pinnacle of technology and Jim was glad to be at the cutting edge of the technology revolution. This was the year - and the machine - that he started his BBS with, MLPNet Central.
Jim W. Coleman manages his BBS system from the Longview Ave. (Port Orchard) condominium. Later, he would take the BBS (MLPNet Central) down and start www.jimwcoleman.com - a website which this year - 2006 - celebrates its 10th anniversary!
Jim with his fish pole. If memory serves, this photo was taken at Canyon Lake in Arizona, but it could well have been at any one of a half-dozen other area lakes.
Jim W. Coleman in his short Karate phase. Fortunately, that phase lasted less than a year and he went on a got a life.
Jim W. Coleman poses beside his (WOW!) Chevy Chevette that he co-owned with Stephanie all those years ago. The only thing missing in THIS photo is the Star Trek uniform ...
It doesn't get any cornier than this - Jim W. Coleman in 1986. Go ahead, laugh. I'll just have to stun you with my stun-gun thingie.
Jim W. Coleman in a canoe at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Arizona.
Jim as he appeared in 1986 - years barely remembered anymore...
A photo from the wedding of Jim and Stephanie, twenty years before he married the right one, Linda.
Jim W. Coleman on his wedding day in 1986. That marriage lasted three years - he remains friends with Stephanie today. And yes, Jim really was that skinny!
When Jim married Stephanie Brown in 1986, he stood with his good friends Tom Thunstedt, Mark Sunderlin and Steve.
Jim W. Coleman on his wedding day in 1986, pictured with his sister, Janese Amber.
When there was a "Holiday Theme" contest at work and the ladies on the top floor all decided to be angels (a REAL stretch here ...), Jim was put into a position to have to play ball. I think this photo accurately depicts his enthusiasm ...
Here, Jim W. Coleman is pictured with his dad, Jim W. Coleman Jr., on the banks of Arizona's Salt River, beneath Apache Lake.
Here, Jim W. Coleman cops a quick feel of Marina Sirtis - a lifelong dream come true, in a particularly unsettling sort of way!
Jim W. Coleman offers what would be a final toast to his beloved Grandfather, a sincere "thank you" for the elder man's huge influence on Jim. The loss of Conrad Joseph Wolf hit hard ... and continues to be top of mind today, nearly a decade later.
Jim in 1999 with Abbey, before any restoration work. Here, Jim tried his best to look cool but, as usual, failed. (Maybe if it were a nicer car?)
In 1986, a VERY young Jim W. Coleman managed a 7-Eleven store at the corner of 40th St. and Thomas in Phoenix. Here, he works the cash register, hoping to get a job where he doesn't have to wear a dorky uniform.
In 1983 (or 1984 not sure) Jim W. Coleman was in Mark's Sunderlin's wedding. This photo was shot as he was walking out the door of his bachelor pad to travel to the wedding.
This, a favorite picture, shows Jim and Linda having a good time together at Port Orchard's Bay St. Ale House.
Here, Jim W. Coleman sits at a weapons firing console on board the Trident submarine USS Alaska, while underway on a day-long submerged media cruise.
Jim W. Coleman at age 19, standing outside of his bachelor pad with his "Sex Symbol" shirt. Back then, he could almost get away with it. Now, he'd probably be arrested. ;)
At Bremerton's The SUN newspaper, Jim W. Coleman won the Halloween costume contest in 1996 with his "Lord of the Nerds" costume ... little did they know that this is just how he dresses on weekends...
In this photo, Jim W. Coleman, age 27, didn't get enough turkey at the regular meal and comes back for more ...
Jim W. Coleman sits at the kitchen table in his bachelor pad at age 20 (half a lifetime ago) dressed as Star Trek's Mr. Spock.
Jim W. Coleman, President of the Port Orchard Kiwanis Club, steps out of Air Force One with a grin and a wave.
In 2001, Jim W. Coleman was allowed to fly a COD flight from San Diego, CA to the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson, which was "somewhere out in the Pacific. Once there, Jim spent several days on board with the sailors and was then catapulted from the flight deck (inside of an airplane) for the long flight home. Here, he is ready to leave San Diego!
Jim W. Coleman DJ'd parties for many years, and still does on the side. Here, he is pictured taking a request at a company Christmas party for Red Lobster employees in Phoenix, Ariz.
Jim W. Coleman and Jim Dawson star together in this wonderful shot at The Manette Saloon in Bremerton. We both acknowledge it happened, but deny it at the same time ...
I have a friend, Seabury Blair, who goes by the name of 'Mr. Outdoors.' But I've never seen him with Sponge Bob Underwear over his head, sneaking off through the brush to the base of Mt. St. Helens while the mountain is in full heat. THAT'S Mr. Outdoors. (Pictured: Jim W. Coleman and yes, you can see his undies!)
Here, an excited Jim W. Coleman leaves the field after graduating from Glendale High School in Glendale, Ariz., in 1982. Go Cardinals!
 In 1986, Jim W. Coleman married Stephanie Brown. At the ceremony, Jim paused for a photo with his dear Aunt Barb of Tempe, Arizona.
Jim W. Coleman, back when he made his living producing imprinted apparel with Cherokee Art designs (beginning in 1982) and back when his heartthrob was forcibly turned from Tonia Bodine (Stapleton) to Margo Sosnicki.
Being goofy and corny (again!) Jim W. Coleman poses for a memorable picture. What's funny is that now, more than 20 years later, he would do the exact same thing again if handed a similar pair of glasses. Except now, he might wear them on his butt.
Back in 1984, Jim was really into Alice Cooper and Pink Floyd, as demonstrated at this party. Come to think of it, not much has changed. Not really. :)
 Okay, isn't it time to check your mail ... or something?
This shot, Jim W. Coleman's favorite for many years, ran in a special double-truck feature position in the local newspaper. For several years, Jim ran a local BBS in the Port Orchard, Wash. area (MLP Net, MLPNet, Darkstar). Eventually, Jim went to work for that same newspaper, running its online operations from 1996 to present.
In this photo, Jim W. Coleman poses (very excitedly) in front of the space shuttle Atlantis. Later, he would be able to see almost all the shuttles in the fleet, but this was his first time, and at a great distance.
Jim W. Coleman works on collecting firewood in this vintage photo just discovered from the year 1989. Those who know Jim know that in time, that chainsaw kicks back to get him - and boy does it ever ... 15 years after this picture is taken - but a much much larger chainsaw ...
If you've read Jim W. Coleman's latest book, "Level Heads XE: The Deluxe Edition," you'll know that Jim loves to go catfishing - often with as little as possible. Here, he shows off a nice catfish pulled from Arizona's Verde River.
No, it's not a scene from the movie "Weekend at Bernies!" Here, a VERY YOUNG Jim W. Coleman prepares to climb on board a flight to tour Arizona's Grand Canyon.
As is tradition, Jim and Linda always enjoy a venison or elk feast on Halloween. In 2000, it was very tasty venison ...
For Halloween in 2004, Jim W. Coleman lived life for one day as Alice Cooper - and wowed everyone everywhere he went on that day. Here, he stands on stage in a composite photo - the background actually is the Alice Cooper state from his 2004 Tacoma, Wash. show.
In this now infamous photo, Willie Nelson autographs the Cherokee Art original, "Permanently Lonely," drawn by Jim W. Coleman (left).
Photo of Jim on a Washington State Ferry. Photo taken by his brother, Jason Coleman.
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