In June, 2003 I received my Ph.D. in Physics from Oregon State University. It took me many years to obtain this degree, and every year was worth it. I've enjoyed all of the adventures along the way and I am excited to experience all of the adventures yet to come.

Part of my Physics PhD involved studying the properties of soil cores. I never thought I would find myself in a Chemistry lab, but (in a masochistic way) enjoyed spending three months processing soils samples in a soil chemistry lab (at least I got to listen to NPR all day).

I have always been split between my interest in archaeology and physics. While pursuing my Ph.D. in Physics I also obtained an M.A.I.S in archaeology in 2001.

When I arrived in Corvallis, Oregon for graduate school I was cycle-less. I purchased a 1981 Suzuki GT-550 for $450. This bike has treated me well. It has seen many Willamette valley roads, visited the Pacific Ocean, and ventured to Portland. When I eventually get a Harley, I hope to keep taking this bike out on adventures. (Post-Script: I did not have room in the moving truck to bring this bike with me to New York. I had to leave it (sadly) with a friend who agreed to sell it.)

Since my high school years I have enjoyed participating in medieval living history events. In the mid-1990's my brother and I along with a few friends founded our own living history group called The Northern Medieval Association. I research and reconstruct the life of 9th century Scandinavians.

I started riding motorcycles in 1992. I enjoy riding and hope to own a Harley one day.

From January 1990 to December 1991 I was assigned to the 55th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit at Ft. Drum, NY. In my time with the 55th EOD I successfully participated in 150+ disposal missions. Even though I REALLY enjoyed being a member of the Army Bomb Squad I left the Army to return to SUNY @ Geneseo to complete my BA in Mathematics and Physics.

From March 1988 to January 1990 I served in the U.S. Army Infantry. After basic training at Ft. Benning, GA I served as the ammunition section chief of the HHC, 2nd BN, 87th IN, 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, NY.

I started studying Tae Kwon Do in 1981 while in High School. While in college I reached the performance level of a Black Belt (never took my exam due to lots of circumstance) in Wu-Yin-Yan-Jing, an Americanized form of Kung-Fu, and was the co-instructor for the SUNY-Geneseo Martial Arts Club.

I enjoy looking at this photo of me in my infant days. I am amazed at how intense I look and how intent I am looking at the camera. This same look appears in many later photographs.