I’m a professional mapmaker and an amateur musician.
I grew up in Southern Vermont, went to school and moved out west where I met my wife and married her at a ski resort on the perfect autumn day.
Currently, I live in North Alabama, an area rich in hills and woods and water. Wildflowers along trails and woods that face the slow-moving waters of peaceful streams are companions on walks and bike rides. I enjoy the infinite variety of skies, from spring’s threatening thunderheads to autumn’s whimsical circus of clouds.
My musical journey began in the 1970s. I became fascinated with creating melodies on the pianos in practice rooms at college. Over the years, I remained inspired by music as I pursued a career in mapmaking. You can view many of my maps at Cartagram.
In retiring a few years ago, I picked up music again. Several Native American flutes found their way into my life followed by an alto and then a tenor recorder. Recently, I brought a Yamaha digital keyboard home and began converting recorder pieces to piano.
My plans for the future include learning piano and becoming proficient on alto recorder.
Feel free to contact me with any questions about my maps or music.