Personal interests include my wife, Sonia, and my children, Erika and Erik, fine wine, fine dining, winemaking, and computers.
Erika and Erik have been active in both professional and amauer theraer. Erika has appeared at Taproot Theater, Arts West, and others. She is now primarily involved in the graphic arts and attends Pitzer College. Erik has appeared at Seattle Rep and The UW Playhouse.
The children and computers go hand in glove; the food and wine are something else again. I was lucky to be introduced to the art of food, wine, and warm company by the late, great Angelo Pellegrini; the father of my childhood best friend Brent Pellegrini. Pelly was a neighbor, mentor, and generous patriarch. He taught me the craft of winemaking. I still have many bottles of vino from Dr. Pellegrini as a personal legacy.
In August '99, I had successful laser eye surgery. Went from 12.25 diopters correction (very, very nearsighted) to 1/2 diopter (20/25) with no complications. Best thing that I ever did!
More recently, I have taken up scuba diving as a cold water diver in the Seattle area, joined the Marker Buoy Dive Club, and dive every week!.
I have sister webpage at Speakeasy for more information.
Adios.
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