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So, who is this guy?

I'm a lucky husband of a beautiful and intelligent woman; a blessed father of two wonderful children; the younger brother of a wise and lovely sister; a wacky uncle of two great nieces; and the lucky guy who gets to call a whole bunch of people his friends. I used to think that my work was the most important thing in my life. I used to think that my job and my title defined who I was. I've been lucky enough to see how wrong I was at a relatively early age. I'm very committed to my career, and continually strive to improve, but it's no longer the brass ring I thought it was.

I'm an avid music collector, motorcycle enthusiast, world explorer, former little league baseball and softball coach, and veteran of the US Army. I consider myself to not quite be halfway through with my time on this planet, and yet I feel like I've accomplished a whole lot so far. The most overwhleming things are: finding the love of my life and my soulmate (yeah, it may sound hokey, but it's true); continuing to experience the growth and development of two great kids; discovering that I'm not as alone in this world as many of us believe we are. I have many, many friends across the globe, and I've been blessed to have each of them.

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Relaxing at sunset, Barbados, 2007

Relaxing in Barbados!

It only took me 38 years to get back to this tropical paradise (I lived there for a very short time when I was five. That was way back in 1969.) This time around I was celebrating my honeymoon. And while I was there, I was trolling for another gig. Hey, it can't hurt to dream. And if you're gonna dream - dream big. Barbados is truly my life's calling. I'll get back there again, somehow, someway, and it'll be permanent! De island, she temp' me!
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Getting ready for a ride, Bowman Biker Bash 2008

Some tough guy he is!

One of my latest loves is motorcycling. I'm very serious about having fun. So if you expect me to put on some persona of a big, bad, tough biker, you'll be disappointed. I got the big part going on, but the rest is totally different!


Here's some random thoughts that I've collected over the years

  • Why do we park on the driveway, but drive on the parkway?
  • Why is it cargo if it's delivered by ship, but shipping if it comes by truck?
  • Why is there braille on the drive up ATM machine?
  • Why are there locks on the doors of stores open 24/7, 365?
  • Why do you use the start button on your computer to shut it off?

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