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I am a designer who grew up in a close-knit family in New Bedford, Mass., a family of hard workers, many in the textile business. I got a degree in textiles and understand a lot of the nitty-gritty details of big-scale production. I did exacting work in computer graphics for Titleist, the golf ball people, and along the way I got an honors certification in Computer Graphics & Web Design from Clark University.

I'm a practical guy. My Dad can fix anything, and I'm a chip off the old block. I have a compelling curiosity about working out solutions to problems, and that's a big asset when dealing with complex computer software. I like challenges and complicated design projects.

For years I've studied about plants and medicinal herbs. I am creating a "Peace Garden" on Burnside Island, where I hope people of all faiths and walks of life, can come and find solace and a motivation to go inward and slow down for awhile.

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My "MBA" comes from decades of learning on the job. Some of it was corporate; a lot more was entrepreneurial. It took me many places and exposed me to great diversity, which broadened me and (I think) made me a better person.

Once I gave up the corporate thing I worked in hospice and writing, and lately I've been helping individuals and small companies transit into the info age. With Marc I've created some nice websites -- I think ours are refreshing, without a lot of distraction, and easy to navigate.

I've trained, both classroom and individual, in everything from Dreamweaver to QuickBooks. I've set up a lot of people for the first time on the web, and helped them expand into real enjoyment of their computers.

I'm at work on mindfulness programs-- learning to stop and recognize the present moment in our chaotic lives -- with a chaplain friend. I believe each of us has the power inside, to turn the world into a place of harmony. One at a time...