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Husband, @mountainviewmfa graduate, author, photographer, Director of Web Content @UMassAmherst, birder, hiker, backpacker, nature lover. Loathes yard work.

Easthampton, MA
Joined February 2008
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New graffiti among the ruins. Surprisingly sound advice. @ Mount Tom State Reservation instagram.com/p/CiNUHdlsg8O/…
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Lux in training/me trying to tire her out after two cooped up rain days so I can get things done @ Mount Tom State Reservation instagram.com/p/CiNRYH8siz3/…
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Proof I made it to the summit on South Kinsman today. This is way easier when you’re in better shape, though this might explain my dour expression.
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Gizmo and Summit at the South Kinsman summit. “What the hell took him so long to get back to the Whites?” asked Summit. “No idea,” replied Gizmo. “It’s pathetic.” @ Kinsman Ridge Trail instagram.com/p/ChNnhCBvjtl/…
Current status: Conducting rigorous research for a short story. Actual query: "can you have the word shit in an instagram profile"
Working on revisions to a short story that a literary journal of some renown has shown interest in. Not going to name them because I don't want to jinx it. Please don't let me screw this up!
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