About Me

I'm loved and I'm a lover. That's who I am and that's what I do. I'm the one on the left.

How does one define their life? In comparison to some, it’s been a wild ride. To others, a humdrum existence punctuated by a few interesting events. All I know is, it’s mine, for better or for worse.

I married my best friend (she wasn’t at the time but she sure has earned the status). For over twenty years she’s remained at my side. Again, for better or for worse and in sickness and in health, and for richer and poorer. I’d like to say I remained at hers but I’d be lying. There seemed to be no end to my selfishness. I’ve been working on changing that. Hope she notices.

Four events during our lives together changed everything, and continue to do so. Yep, you guessed it, four great kids. One son and three daughters, all incredibly unique. Wow, who’d have guessed that?

Our son is my hero. Always has been. When I grow up, I wanna be just like him. He’s in college. And my three heroines. I’d say the same about them but…well, their girls. Young women, really, and still living at home. Along with my wife and two female pets, it’s a huge relief when our son comes home from school. Especially when he brings his roommate. The girls don’t know who to blame for leaving the commode seat at attention.

There’s more, but are you really interested?

Okay, okay…you twisted my arm. I’ve been to all 50 of the United States. A bunch of little islands in the Pacific like Johnston Island (where the US government used to store chemical agents), Majuro, Kwajalein, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, Ulithi, Belau, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, Guam and some Pacific rim countries like Japan, Taiwan, China, and the Philippines. Also, few countries in Europe and Central Asia, too. England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Luxemburg, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. I can't forget our neighbors to the North and South, Canada and Mexico. The best thing about traveling is the people. Amazing, gifted, beautiful people. Overwhelmingly wonderful people with a few jerks tossed in and that was probably my fault.

I’ve become convinced that God drops little pieces of Himself in all of us. It’s kinda like treasure hunting. When I was a kid I collected rocks and minerals. My dad used to take me to Walden Gem Mine in Connecticut. I’d spend hours picking through rocks, looking for something that looked precious, at least to eyes of a kid. Since then, God’s changed my vision. I pick through lots of gems now. Finding fewer and fewer rocks.

I leave the best to last, my true best friend. You see, He sent His Son to die for me. Without Him I wouldn't be here. Have you seen "The Passion of the Christ"? Every stripe was for me...the beatings, the scourgings, the nails, the agony...for me. He loves me. He is my everything. And He has never left me; never, never, never. Even when I've forgotten Him. Our road together certainly continues to be an adventure. I can't even begin to tell you how I love Him.