This was me during the great tsunami of 1934. Don't mistake that look on my face for a smile, it's actually an expression of despair and fear. Notice also that I was one of the first pioneers of color photography back then. Pretty good quality for the age.

I know what you're thinking; Phil, you haven't aged much at all since 1934! But how did you survive that tsunami? Great question. Sadly the photographer of this shot didn't make it, but as this great beast of a wave came upon me I remembered my old boy scout training. After I crafted a small wooden race car, however, I realized that it would do me no good.

I can't seem to remember the end, but I'm sure it was a story of cunning survival and inspiration. At any rate, here I am today (lucky for you all!)

Blah blah blah, I was born here, moved here, went to school here, etc etc. Here are a few quick bullet points of information that may help you with your book report:

    - Born in Silver Spring, MD

    - Grew up in Raleigh, NC

    - Elon University for College (Broadcast Communications major)

    - After college I explored careers at: Discovery Channel, Home and Garden TV, Comcast SportsNet TV

    - Locations: As of now I'm getting to know Charleston, SC. The beach is nearby. Which is good.

    - Currently: I've taken a leap of faith and have started a video production company with a good friend from college. So technically I'm co-president of the company, but let me be the first to tell you that titles alone don't pay the bills.

    - Someday: I'd love to take our production company and create documentary films. That's the dream right now. I always said I wanted to work in a field where I actually felt like I was making a difference, even if in the slightest way. Maybe I can change the world this way?

    - Sports: Yeah, I'm a sports fan. If there's a game on, I'm probably watching it. If there's someone to talk sports with, I'm probably talking.

    - I go Rah Rah for: The Carolina Hurricanes (that's hockey folks), Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, University of Maryland athletics, and any compelling sports storyline.

    - The Fam: It's a big one, and I love that. There's a mother and a father (both outstanding) and three younger brothers who are scattered around the country in college and high school.

Ok, enough for now. I expect you'll learn much more about things through my writing. But if not, you can shoot my writing staff an email and we'll get you an answer. And by 'writing staff' I mean me. And by 'answer'  I mean...well, I probably still mean answer.

Thanks for visiting!