On Turning Double Nickels

55

Doesn't seem possible, but there you have it!

Turning 55 today hasn't been as traumatic as I assumed it would back in my youth. Getting here has been a great ride!

I'm thankful for my good health, the opportunity to live my life in two wonderful counties (USA & Thailand) and the opportunity to travel to well over 100 countries and territories around the globe.

I'm thrilled to have had two wonderful careers, both rewarding in their own ways. First, as a Paramedic from the Mid 1970's to the Mid 1980's and secondly as a Banjo Cabaret Act for the better part of the last 30 years!

I'm thankful for a wealth of friends and family that have enriched my life and given me support and guidance throughout the years.

For a kid who grew up in a small town in central Florida, I've had the extreme honor to have met and spent time with NASA Astronauts, Pulitzer Prize Winning Authors, Academy Award Winning Actors, Grammy Winners, Jazz Musicians, TV Actors and literally hundreds of journeyman entertainers whose influence on me have been immeasurable!

As an entertainer, I've been lucky enough to perform at Two World's Fairs,in New Orleans' Historic French Quarter, in National Touring Shows, on 85+ different Riverboats and Cruise Ships for a total audience estimated upwards of 1 million people.

All in all, the first 55 years have been pretty good!