I am a  poet and Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing at UConn. It is my pleasure to work with couples to create meaningful unique interfaith services. I officiated at the first Civil Union ceremony in Washington and once it was legal in Connecticut I  officiated at weddings for LBGTQ and continue to do so. Love knows no religion, race, or political party.

I am Poet Laureate Emeritus of Washington, Ct. My website shows me as a writer, painter, and spoken word performer. I also give writing workshops and am a writing consultant for people working on all types of creative fiction (novel, play or short story), and creative non-fiction (essay or memoir). As someone who is interested in the environment, I often refer to Nature in my ceremony and to the Great Creating Spirit.

I have been officiating at weddings for more than 10 years. Generally, I meet with a couple in person but in this time of Covid19, many may be more comfortable meeting via Facetime and that is possible as well. I completed the training to be a Covid19 officiant.

I also create memorials for deceased loved ones.

In addition to being a Justice of the Peace in Connecticut, I am also ordained by the Universal Life Church.