I live in the town of Newcastle, Washington, a suburb of Seattle.  LIke most other Newcastles around the world, ours was once a coal mining town.

I was born at the old Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.  That building, at the corner of St. Mary's Street and Wade Avenue is now home to the NC Employment Security Commission.  Looking at a map not long ago I noticed for the first time that the street running directly behind the former hospital is Williamson Drive.  Huh!

I may very well be the most remote holder of NC State Wolfpack football season tickets.  I have not confirmed this.  Go Pack!

I had open heart surgery when I was five years old to repair a hole in my heart.  I'm feeling much better now, thanks for asking.

Here's a pretty dorky picture of me from my high school graduation - class of '88.  You could land a fighter jet on that haircut.

I work for a little company called Microsoft.  Perhaps you have heard of them?  Here's a pic of me shortly after I joined the company.  (Don't I wish I had the stock options of the folks around me!)