The Gang - Thanksgiving - 1999, in North Carolina
Standing, from left to right: Chris, moi, Punkin, Allie, Mr. Peronto, Mrs. P, Mike, Steve, Lauren (the 'Stud'), Kath, Wierd Al, Meg, and Betty. Seated are: John-Ryan, Pops, Matthew, and Mom. Suffice it to say, we're all related, either by blood or marriage.

John-Ryan, me, and the birds at Parrott Jungle in Miami.

The "Ham"

The magazine cover shot, this shot, in fact, got him a modeling gig.

Home on South Beach

The "Ham 2"

New Years Eve-1999 on South Beach watching fireworks at midnight, with sparkling grape juice for a toast.

Take me out to the ballgame. He wants to be a major leaguer when he grows up.

Is it me, or does the cat look pissed?

a more recent shot of J-R and I

the little guy (yea, little ..... right) by the pool