I have been working in banking since 1986. Originally, I worked for Security National Bank, which was then sold to Bank of New England. I transferred to Essex Bank (another bank which was owned by Bank of New England) and worked there briefly. Both Security National and Essex bank eventually were completely absorbed into Bank of New England. I worked for them until they went out of business, and were taken over by the government. The government kept the bank running for a few months under the name of ‘New Bank of New England’.(Just flows off the tongue, doesn’t it?) That bank was purchased by Fleet Bank, and I worked for them for several years. Fleet Bank expanded to such a degree that the government decided that it was getting to be a monopoly in this area, so the bank was forced to sell several of it’s branches. My branch, and everyone in it, was sold to Sovereign Bank, a Pennsylvania based bank that was looking to move into the New England area.

My official position is ‘lead teller’, the supervisor of the teller line, although I often have to fill in as an ‘operations supervisor’. Truth be told, I should be higher up on the bank totem pole by now, and I have been offered promotions several times. Unfortunately, there are only two avenues of advancement available to me. Both bring with them a pathetic pay increase of about $10 a week. The first would involve me needing to travel to Boston every day. I am fairly certain that that would kill my 91’ Caddy far sooner than the $10 a week would allow me to purchase a newer car. The second avenue carries with it such an abundance of paperwork and responsibility that it would effectively destroy any pretense of a social life.

I also do work as an illustrator, and have been published dozens of times in newspapers, magazines, and books. I generally work in black and white, and my style tends toward cartoonish characters and more realistic comic-book style illustrations. I have been experimenting with computer coloring and I am skilled in using Adobe Photoshop. You will find examples of my work on the ‘My Doodles’ page of this website. I am known for my speed and reliability in my art projects. My rates are very reasonable.

For the last 11 years or so, I have been involved with Eeldrytch Armouree, a company owned by my friends Paul and Chris, which specializes in leather products with a medieval feel. We sell things at various Renaissance Faires and similar events throughout the year. In the course of working these faires, I have met some of the most unique and fascinating (and occasionally famous) people I have ever known. Working at the faires can be difficult at times, but it is rewarding, and worth every minute. Eeldrytch produces the finest hand-made leather I have ever seen. Please check out their website by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.