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Thanks for stopping by!

Potential exposure to millions is unnerving. But it seems a shame to waste the opportunity, you know what I mean? Dueling Modems makes the facilities available, so why not use them? So, here's my meager shot at personalizing the internet. I do have an obligatory picture of me here (it's pretty recent but could take a bit to view on a slow connection).

So where does one begin? Well, I'm over 40, born and raised in Chicago (best city in the world) but I've been living in Maryland since 1981. I graduated from DePaul University in Chicago (home of the great basketball team The Blue Demons) in 1976 with a degree in English. I now work as a Systems Analyst at the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn Md.

I'm been married to Marie since 1983, and she is a wonderful woman who besides being my best friend and partner, is mom to our two kids, Caitlin and Sean and is a CNE, working on NT certification and an all around networking specialist.

We live with our 3 cats in People's Republic of Columbia but it isn't that bad (grin). We're busy with jobs, house, kids and animals; PTA and Girl Scouts. Typical suburban stuff.

If you are a McGing, I have a page set up to talk about the McGing geneology.  It's a fledgling site right now, but check it out if you ar a McGing or are related to one.

The Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society

This is a link to the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society. My son Sean has a genetic condition called tetrasomy 18p which is very very rare. The Registry is a great support group and is an organization always looking for assistance. At Combined Federal Campaign time, look for them as a recipient group (#1164) or check them out and contact them directly.

In addition, if you do participate in the United Way, be aware that although the Registry isn't a direct participant in the UW, you can use the "Donor Direct" option to specify the Registry for your gift.

Seriously, this isn't like Jerry's Kids or March of Dimes stuff, where there is a lot of publicity and people throw money at them. Nope, these conditions are rare and virtually unknown and there's been little research done on them. Please keep them in mind when considering any charitable contributions.

Interested in searching the net about things? Then check this search page out!

Of course, comments are welcome!

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Last updated on March 7, 2001.