Born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (known as the Mon Valley), I learned to use a kodak 110 instamatic camera and a journal as an eighteen year old U.S.Marine in Vietnam.

I still believe in the "KISS" method for writing and taking pictures. Keep it simple and short. My only upgrade has been to a 35mm camera and a fountain pen.

"My Survivors Manual for Grief is now available for sale". I will share with you what I have learned and continue to learn about grief minute by minute and day by day.

Book Reviews

"This beautiful book is long overdue. Grieving can finally be seen in full color with encouragement to personalize it with your own stories, feelings and memories. A must for all who are grieving"!   ~  Lulu Orr, R.N.,Executive Director, Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support
"After 40 years in the field, I can finally hand my clients a tool rather then just hold their hand in speechless empathy."   ~  Paul A. Grzybowski LCSW, BCD, MSW, ACSW Clinical Director, Craig Academy
"I found your book loaded with heartfelt truisms which I think should be very helpful to grieving people. I feel that the material is appropriate for any given point in the grieving process, because we change so often in where we are with our grief, the book can be read again and again"   ~  Sandy Conaway - Grief and Loss Counselor