CURRENT MISSION

Run the Boston Marathon

ABOUT ME

Transplanted from Italy at age 11.
I can balance a broomstick on my toe.
My dog loves me, especially if I'm holding a piece of cheese.

PHILOSOPHY

Take kindness and benevolence as the foundation
Take honesty and friendliness as the center
Speak to share knowledge and treat all with courtesy
Induce movement with love and act to resolve problems.
OuWen-Wei, originator
I wish I had always been guided by these principles. I'm trying.

Interests

My daughter, my dog, climbing, running cycling, motorcycle touring, photography, whitewater.

• dogs
• photography
• cheese
• marathon
• running
• boating
• woodworking
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Ross King, Michael Connally, many. Current reads: Basilica by R.A.Scotti,1491 by Charles C Mann, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.
I like folk music for its story-telling aspects, virtuosity in any form.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The birth of my daughter.
Backpacking around Mt Rainier with my brother.
Climbing in Australia.
Hikes in the Italian Alps as a kid.
Going to college at 50.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can build a house, a good boat, a chest of drawers. Schooled in traditional woodworking. Can share knowledge of rock climbing, coaching runners, mountain lore. Tell me the secrets of hacky sack. All atempts have been humbling.