I have spent most of my life writing about other people's lives. First with poetry as a kid and then as a reporter starting in college. I continued as a reporter, then editor, then eventually in marketing. I have interviewed more people than I can count. My goal has always been to tell their story honestly and unbiased. The photos I take of them I see as an extension of this goal. They need to be honest as well. Over the years if I have accomplished nothing else...I hope I have always been fair in my reporting of others' lives.

I have interviewed families at their best times and their worst times. I have stood in icy water

as firefighters have fought a blaze...journalism takes you many places. I've been privileged to interview individuals fighting cancer...some won the battle; others lost the battle but gained my respect in their courageous fight...so many stories....so many wonderful people along the way.