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I was born in Brooklyn, New York in May of 1942. My first memory was the wonderful block parties that celebrated the end of WW2. I don't remember much but it was exciting and I could see how joyous people could be during a major event.
My cousin Danny and I lived near or actually in the same house for most of our childhood and shared great adventures together. We went from playing marbles to dating girls; it was a magical time in Brooklyn.
I attended Our Lady of Good Counsel grammar school, my early teachers were women and in the fourth grade we were taught by the Franciscan Brothers.
High School was the beginning of a journey that continues to this day. I wondered where I was going and why I was making the trip. I entered the Capuchin Seminary after the eighth grade to study for the priesthood. After 15 months I left the seminary and returned home. My studies allowed me to pick which Catholic high school I was going to attend. I lasted less than a year at Trinity High. One of the teachers excommunicated me from the Catholic Church because I thought birth control was a good idea.
After leaving Trinity, I started full time work, and completed high school at night; I was only sixteen and already lost in the world. I worked at Dictaphone for about four years and played on their softball team. I loved sports and was a good center fielder.
In 1962 I entered the Navy and spent nine years traveling around the world, including two tours in Vietnam. In 1970 I openly opposed the war and asked to be released.
In 1971, I was given an honorable discharged and once again I was looking at a whole new way of thinking. I was married, entered college and in 1979 finally received my Bachelor of Arts from the College of New Rochelle. I went to work at Long Beach Naval Shipyard and retired from civil service in 1995. I was a Union Official most of my time at the yard but did take a supervisory position for the last three years of service.
Since retirement I have been a substitute teacher in Nevada and teacher's aide in Oregon. My two great loves are my four grandchildren and my wife Pat.
Since arriving in Portland in 1999, I have been part of the protest against the Bush Wars, torture and what I see as a loss of our liberties. I am the co-founder of Individuals for Justice, Veterans Against Torture, member of Vietnam Veterans Against War, (VVAW.) I support the Veterans for Peace, Coed Pink and the fight for Single Payer Healthcare. I have been arrested three times, once in Gordon Smith's office, again outside of Congressman's Blumenauer's office, and the last time protesting AIPAC.
My favorite books are: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, How To Know God by Deepak Chopra, almost anything written by Stephen King.
My favorite movies are: The Shawshank Redemption, Wolfen, Lawrence of Arabia, The Quiet American.
My preferred hobbies are: Enjoying time with family and friends, listening to music and creating things with my hands. I love to write, and completed a play called, -"The Trial of George W. Bush.-"-
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Condi Rice Comes To Portland, Oregon War Criminals should not make money by giving speeches.
Sunday, September 25, 2011Condi Rice Comes To Portland, Oregon War Criminals should not make money by giving speeches.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
I Have Finally Gone Mad We are now at the brink of an economic disaster and we go about like nothing important is happening -- nothing to see here, move on please. The Republicans are truly insane. They talk about the Constitution and often you can see tea-baggers waving it around and, if you listen, you might hear me yelling, "Read the damn little book, stop just waving it around."
Saturday, July 30, 2011I Have Finally Gone Mad We are now at the brink of an economic disaster and we go about like nothing important is happening -- nothing to see here, move on please. The Republicans are truly insane. They talk about the Constitution and often you can see tea-baggers waving it around and, if you listen, you might hear me yelling, "Read the damn little book, stop just waving it around."
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Wars and War Mongers I was waiting for Roberto to pick me up, we were going to our Wednesday protest in front of Portland, Oregon's City Hall. I was busy with getting things ready and MSNBC was on the TV. I sat down to watch the replays and they cut away to the House of Representatives because Bibi Netanyahu was going to give a speech in front of a joint session of our Congress. I watched in horror as this war criminal walked into...
Monday, May 30, 2011Wars and War Mongers I was waiting for Roberto to pick me up, we were going to our Wednesday protest in front of Portland, Oregon's City Hall. I was busy with getting things ready and MSNBC was on the TV. I sat down to watch the replays and they cut away to the House of Representatives because Bibi Netanyahu was going to give a speech in front of a joint session of our Congress. I watched in horror as this war criminal walked into...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Where Are We Going? Food and Water May Overshadow Politics There is a direct connection between the "Wall Street Crooks" speculating with the world food supply, and the revolts that are taking place around the Middle East. They drained the housing market and the governments of several countries and moved on to commodities.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011Where Are We Going? Food and Water May Overshadow Politics There is a direct connection between the "Wall Street Crooks" speculating with the world food supply, and the revolts that are taking place around the Middle East. They drained the housing market and the governments of several countries and moved on to commodities.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
My Experience In ICU The nurses were the best, and they should be honored for their dedication.
Friday, February 4, 2011My Experience In ICU The nurses were the best, and they should be honored for their dedication.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Where Oh Where is Condi Portland groups keep Condoleeza Rice out of their city
Saturday, November 13, 2010Where Oh Where is Condi Portland groups keep Condoleeza Rice out of their city
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Piracy and Water The future of the Peace in the Middle East may be decided by water
Thursday, November 4, 2010Piracy and Water The future of the Peace in the Middle East may be decided by water
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Monday, November 1, 2010
The Elections Are Here The leadership of the two major parties are not stupid.
Monday, November 1, 2010The Elections Are Here The leadership of the two major parties are not stupid.
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Into The Streets and not on Saturday The coming of the fear factor
Sunday, September 5, 2010Into The Streets and not on Saturday The coming of the fear factor
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Activists Meet The Peacemakers What happens when activists meet peacemakers in a church?
Thursday, August 12, 2010The Activists Meet The Peacemakers What happens when activists meet peacemakers in a church?
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Billion Dollar Racket We must understand what is happening and we must act and not be afraid.
Thursday, May 27, 2010The Billion Dollar Racket We must understand what is happening and we must act and not be afraid.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Karl Rove was told to go to jail in Portland, Oregon Part of what happened in Portland, Oregon when the war criminal and traitor Karl Rove came to our city.
Saturday, February 20, 2010Karl Rove was told to go to jail in Portland, Oregon Part of what happened in Portland, Oregon when the war criminal and traitor Karl Rove came to our city.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Rove and Blood Money Karl Rove is planning on coming to Portland, Oregon on February 10, 2010 to pick up a nice paycheck and laugh all the way to one of the bailed out banks. He is scheduled to debate Dr. Howard Dean about international and national issues facing our country. This man belongs in prison, not on stage with a respected democrat.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010Rove and Blood Money Karl Rove is planning on coming to Portland, Oregon on February 10, 2010 to pick up a nice paycheck and laugh all the way to one of the bailed out banks. He is scheduled to debate Dr. Howard Dean about international and national issues facing our country. This man belongs in prison, not on stage with a respected democrat.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Healer Arrested for Leafleting Who should the feds arrest? A torture Judge or a doctor who cares?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009Healer Arrested for Leafleting Who should the feds arrest? A torture Judge or a doctor who cares?
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Monday, October 26, 2009
We must not escalate in Afghanistan We must tell the world, "Afghanistan is a world problem."
Monday, October 26, 2009We must not escalate in Afghanistan We must tell the world, "Afghanistan is a world problem."
