Prized Possesions

We all collect “things� over the years that become part of who we are as individuals. Quite often these things only have value to their owner and offer interesting perspectives on the individual.  We asked Troy to share with us his most prized possessions . . .

• Picture of my oldest son Zack and I when he was 4 We've always been close, and this picture sort of captured that, along with his enthusiastic personality. It was taken at a pre-school activity where the kids were making Star cut outs for the 'Super Star' in their life. And it was pretty clear he felt that was me.

• My first Al-anon marble The principles of that program helped me make sense of things and detach myself from the effects of a family member's alcoholism.

• My recording studio Can't imagine life now without the ability to write and record music!

• Pinball machine gift from Mark Tremonti I doubt I'd be playing music at all at this point if it were not for Mark. I had given up on the whole band thing when we first met. But after working with him for a while, he re-inspired me to go for it again. Since then, it's been a long road with a lot of bumps, yet I've had more fun than ever and wouldn't give it up for anything. That pinball machine sort of embodies Mark's enthusiasm. Every time I see it, it reminds me of him and the impact he's had in my life. And it sort of keeps me going sometimes when things don't work out the way I had hoped.