I tried to send this yesterday, but the evil WWW spider ate it. You may want a cup of coffee before you start - this is gonna be borrrring!

Born in '54 and grew up as an only child in a small town in upstate (or sideways state) NY. Dad died in '72, and Mom died in '92. Was introduced to folk music and the "folk scene" in '72 by a great teacher. (Some of you might know Vaughn Ward - it's all her fault.) Went to college, but dropped out. Bought a Gibson violin in (or around) '76. Joined the Air Force in '77, and lived in Texas, England, New Hampshire, Indiana, Korea, northern Virginia, Korea again, and Delaware before retiring from the AF last Feb and buying a house in NH. When I was stationed here, I met some folks who are just like family, and I always felt like this was home.

Other than making music, I used to paint, and I intend to get back into it someday. I've done some batiking, and my latest thing is trying to make (very simple) jewelry.