From the RJF Collection -Dovydas- the Inspirational Guitarist, Instrumentalist and Overall Genius

I am always inspired by true talent and as a Renaissance Man, I believe strongly in Sponsorship and Patronage like the Medici, Florence Italy (the High Renaissance).  Think of Michelangelo, Ficino just to name a few!

Another reason I am interested in Dovydas is that he is from Lithuania which has a special place in my heart - you see, my sister-in-law Asta is from Lithuania. She and my older brother Bobby (Robert Fico) had relocated to Florida. Ironically, Florida is where Dovydas landed when he came to the USA at age nineteen.. But sadly, my brother passed away last February, after bravely fighting cancer. Cancer won!

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/robert-fico-obituary?id=54460860

Another reason Lithuania is in my heart, soul, mind. Her name is Akiane Kramarik

And I wrote about her in my semi-autobiographical story "Beyond the Broken Door."

Here is an excerpt: 

Just at the outskirts of town with the “Thank you for Visiting Mount Morris” sign fading in the distance The Mayor emerged from his quietude and excitedly pronounced his religion: "I am a believer. If God isn't responsible for the miracle of that little girl then I will close my eyes for good."

I knew to whom his praise was dedicated. While in the library on the computer I received an e-mail from one of my correspondents -- a writer who also lives in the Chicago area. He related to me his convictions of the Renaissance-- "then it was Michelangelo, Divinci and now we have those like Akiane," he wrote.

I followed his link to her website and it wouldn't surprise me at all to learn Ricky was truly on to something. I knew this girl was born in Mount Morris but somehow it had slipped my mind. I took a deep breath, then turned to The Mayor.

"Are you talking about Akiane?"

"Yes. So you do know of her. What's your take?"

"Akiane Kramirik-- the precocious and prodigious artist, poet and as of late, musical composer --had been provided these gifts for good reason, I believe. Messenger perhaps? Are there Messengers? Predestined? Preordained? Manifestations of the Greater Power for the Greater Good? Yes, I truly believe these propositions are valid enough to reinvigorate my own convictions."

The Mayor sat up more into a rigid configuration. "I had heard that the girl's mother was an atheist. What's your ideas on the religions, Roman?"

"Akiane's mother was an atheist -- it was her right. Freedom of choice. Whatever your belief it is your right. Atheists, Agnostics, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Buddhists--freedoms of choice. As it should be. Diversity of ideas is highly commendable. Differences in belief systems to enslave, harm, or cause ill will toward another is not. " copyright by Ricky J. Fico

And now a little bit about this product. And I hope it finds you well!

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. 

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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