This is my late uncle Herb on the left. He was a serious stereophile who owned a stereo shop in Englewood, Colorado. There were all kinds of high level stereo components that would blow your brains out. Additionally, he designed and patented various sound systems that could reproduce sound so well that it was like a symphony orchestra was inside your living room. What's really remarkable about this was all of it happened during the early 70's!! A couple of ideas he developed are similar to what we call "Surround Sound" today.

Erik at three years old. This picture was from Thanksgiving at my grandparent's house. My dad took this picture, and my uncle Herb used it in his advertisements for his stereo shop - that figures, because he was a smart and creative businessman.

Scooter, my sister's dog. He's an American Cocker Spaniel.

Scooter, at two months old. He was not much more than a furball.

Scooter, dressed up as a butler for Halloween:

Another picture of Scooter, with myself.

In this picture is my uncle, grandmother and grandfather (left to right).

This is my mom and dad: