Mystic | Artist | Author

​The oldest of thirteen siblings, I was raised & homeschooled
among the serene landscapes of Lancaster County, PA (USA).

​​​   Following two USMC combat tours in Iraq,
and a subsequent career as a linguist,
I turned to painting & writing in an effort to resolve
my intensifying emotional & physical health issues.

​​​​   I now aim to share my gifts to increase
the measure of calm & tranquility in the world.

The following extended biography is taken from my book,
Strength for the Journey Second Edition: Mystical Poetry & Spiritual Essays: