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My Fave Links

  • GAPINGVOID
    Hugh MacLeod "cartoons drawn on the back of business cards"
  • DAVID GOAD'S BLOG
    David is a super long time friend and a closet genius who always has something amazing to share.
  • TEXT MESSAGES OF LOVE
    Send a romantic SMS text message any time of year.
  • GAS SAVING MYTHS
    There's a lot of bad advice and wives tales on how to save gas. Find out what really works before getting burned.
  • KISSES FOR LIFE
    Did you now that kissing has major health benefits? The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine.
  • TONY GUERRERO
    When it comes to blogging Tony considers himself late to the party. Enjoy thoughtful insight into thoughtful things.
  • POSTSECRET
    The secrets here are driven by the community of committed fans. I am one of them.
  • ARTDIVING
    This is my gallery of modern digital art. I started selling original artwork in Seattle back in 2000.
  • GALLERY OF THE ABSURD
    Brilliant gossip fueled art ripped from the tabloids and gossip blogs. The new pop art of this generation.
  • DADDY NEVER SLEEPS
    Every picture tells a story. My good friend Rob is fun, dysfunctional and Spider Monkey clever. Check out this blog for his view of planet earth.
  • ARTMARK5
    Gallery of artist and my close friend Mark Tracy. He works in oil on canvas Abstract Expressionism. Inspired by the New York school of artists.
  • BLOGGING STARTER CHECKLIST
    Squidoo provides an easy to understand list of tips and must do's for newbie bloggers.

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Biography

RAYMOND M. BASILE (pronounced ba-silly)


In addition to being a producer, designer and self-professed part time philosopher, Ray Basile considers himself a new media guru of sorts working for the past twelve years defining the visual branding strategies for such innovative companies as American Eagle, Express, Nordstrom, Harley Davidson and Jimmy’Z. Basile is well known in the retail industry for his ability to translate a company’s brand into a meaningful and unique in-store experience for its customers. His work in retail video design was recognized with four Telly awards and an Addy.

Mr. Besilly has recently begun to find fresh expression through writing and amateur photography expanding his passion for the creative arts. In his free time, Basile enjoys staying active in the Seattle art community where his original art has been regularly showcased. He lives with his wife, Terri, outside of Seattle, Washington where they share the adventure of raising their two teenage children. The Basile's keep busy promoting the power of love on bestkisses.com their unique kissing photo website, a labor of love they launched in summer of 2007.

Blogging has become Mr. Besilly’s most recent guilty pleasure second in line to his Jack Russell Terrier, Domino and taking long walks. You can find Mr. Besilly on-line daily, breaking the speed limit as he barrels down one man's highway.


BORN IN QUEENS, NY on MAY 17, 1959

Interests

Family, Music, Art, Photography, My Jack Russell Terrier, Blogging, Cinema, the Seatttle Seahawks, music videos, favorite author is Seth Godin, favorite TV shows are Seinfeld, Scrubs and The Office. I have a desire to travel and spend a good amount of time living abroad. My goal is to publish my first book in the next three years.