Bicycling - I enjoy bicycling as a form of exercise and as the best way to see the world. I organize bike rides for friends and for the Dutchess and Beyond Bike Club. See below for scheduled rides. E-mail me to join the fun.

The Bridge Fever Bike Tour will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2007. An interesting, 100 mile, scenic route along the west side of the Hudson River, across the George Washington Bridge, south to and along west side bike path to Battery Park. E-mail me for details.

The Hudson Highlands Fall Foliage Ride will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Click here to see pictures from other fall foliage rides.

The Pleasant Valley Lions Club Bike-a-thon was held on Saturday, September 11th, 2006. Click here to see pictures from the ride.

Volunteer cyclists provided support for the Mid-Hudson Running Club's Dutchess County Classic by riding the route during the 26 mile marathon in order to report any emergencies. Click here to see pictures from D.C. Classic Marathon

Walk Tours - I help organize walk tours of Poughkeepsie (and other villages and towns) in conjunction with my role as Chairman of the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. E-mail me for more details. Click here to see pictures from previous walk tours.

Writing - Previous publications include articles for Hudson Valley Magazine, Taconic Newspapers, etc. E-mail me to receive copies of previous articles.

Photography - I have taken many scenic photographs of the Hudson Valley and candid shots of people and events. My photographs are displayed at my branch office in Pleasant Valley. They may be seen by appointment. Click here to see sampling of Scenic Photographs. Click here to see Richmond Hill High School Reunion on October 6, 2001. Click here to see Current Photos

Reading - I am an avid reader of books, magazines and newspapers. My favorite authors are Thomas Wolfe, Herman Hesse, John Updike and Pat Conroy. My favorite books are Narcissus and Goldmund by Hesse and Prince of Tides by Conroy.