Born and raised in western Newfoundland, I have lead a nomadic existence since leaving for university. A career in the Canadian foreign service saw me live in cities as diverse as Kinshasa, Marseille, London, Singapore, Brussels, Hong Kong and Geneva. Post retirement I have lived in Casablanca, Beijing. I am now a visitor to Coast Salish territory in Victoria.
A lifelong explorer, learner and storyteller, my recent experience includes playing a street musician, professor, diplomat, general, astronaut, artist, grandfather, doctor, designer, and businessman.