October 2000

DATELINE: BALTIMORE, MD - October, 2000



Yes. That was me on the cover on the Baltimore Business Journal (Oct. 6-12, 2000).



And, yes, I am more familiar with writing articles, than being an interviewee. So many good things were said, and yet I guess it was a "constant battle" for the 26-year-old writer to keep the tone of the article so negative. The headline that declares area museums are struggling for "financial health" is something I would question the editor about, as well. Especially when, later in the article, my institution, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, along with Walters Art Gallery and the Baltimore Museum of Art, are said to be prospering... And I do not remember using the word "fickle" to describe the public, as I am later caught uttering in one of two badly written paraphrases.



Nevertheless, the picture is good and on Page One. It even generated this remark, e-mailed from an old friend: "I bought a copy of the Baltimore Business Journal because I saw your pretty face on the front cover. You are now quite a celebrity. Can I have your autograph? You still look very erudite and scintillating. I don't see any wrinkles or gray hairs. I look forward to seeing you at the Museum of Industry. Best wishes for success with your future endeavors. Peace and love!"



So, maybe I can deal with this media attention after all.

efter all.



www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2000/10/09/story3.html

Summer 2000

DATELINE: BALTIMORE, MD - Summer, 2000



It's official. After months of speculation, I have finally revealed a new web page design, and the response has been overwhelming. (Well, only one person saw this before I uploaded it, but he REALLY, REALLY liked it... O.K. He did have some criticisms, which I have considered. And, well, yes I did make some artistic changes, especially to this page.)

Anyway, the original design was three years old, and parts of it were always "under construction". Some people were even beginning to wonder, "Hey, Where is this guy? Does he really exist?"



Well, wonder no more! As you will see, the uploading is complete, and the new page is chock-full of information. There are pictures and graphics galore. And while there were a few glitches to be worked out, most of the real work was accomplished in time (pretty much) to celebrate my 38th birthday in May. This is no coincidence. As soon as things started to gel with the new site, I thought it would be appropriate to begin this "new look" as I begin a new year.

This new "news" page, I promise, will become an integral part of the site, updated more frequently than before. I hope to make it a journal of what's on my mind, frequently interspersed with sparks of creative humor, graphics, wisdom and news.



Also, I'll provide some links to real news and information sources, especially Alta Vista, which is the best way to find my page if you cannot remember the address... Just type in my name, and there I am!

So let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you.

May 2, 2000

DATELINE: BALTIMORE, MD - May 2, 2000



Hello, all!!! Today's news is that there is no news today. However, the news that I will be finally updating this website really could be considered news.... So, in that sense, that is the latest news.

The new look (along with more frequent news updates) will be up within the week... Stay tuned!!!