Daniel

I am a guy with a lot of energy, not much time and a life that is flying by. Hard to talk about really.

Roots

I come from a small family that has been based in Newport RI for what I would call, far to long. Some have left, some have stayed in Newport. From what is seemingly an all English background, my father's family summered in Newport from Philly. In a prodominatly excelling family in the world of business and education a strange thing in the genetic fabric of those days started to occur, artistic creativity. Without knowing much about these early days, I can tell you that in my life time, this became the standard with my fathers mother, Ester Fisher Smith. From what I have been told, there was always something different about the one I called Gran. Below her started a very interesting family when she married John Howard Benson, one of the most creative people I have ever been told about.

It seems that both of these beings were on a common path of creativity when then met. While this can sometimes be disastorious, in this case it was inspirational. By pure genetic luck, the drive, innovation and clearvoinence directly carried over to their children, of which I am lucky to have been born.

More on my family can be found here

Locations

I have come and gone and just recently bought property in the city. It is shocking how quickly things can change in a small town. Constantly visiting allows you to float, not be tied, not over stay your welcome, stay on your toes. Living in Newport has recently started taking a toll on me. I don't know what the answer is but I will let you all know what I find.

Schooling (or lack there of), Work, Projects

As of Summber 10, I started a new job as a Network Engineer for a very well established local company where I am treated well, extremely busy and constantly challenged. This is a refreshing change from my old job where I should have left much sooner then I did. Either way, looking back I am happy the way all has gone so far.

find me at db at swingpad dot com