Nine Lives and Counting

The Life and times of a farm boy from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Growing up in a broken family with meager means and living through multiple near death experiences. Always making the best of what is available to succeed when everything is against it. A Can-Do attitude derived from a grandfather with a strong work ethic, A stepfather with a need for strong farm hands, and over 12 years serving in the Marine Corps. Nothing can stop this one from achieving success. From major accidents to multiple health issues, Mike knuckles down and focuses on the path ahead. Each near death experience is considered an event, and nothing more, that shapes who he will become, but never a limiting factor in his success. Farm Boy turned Marine, Turned World Traveler, Turned Auto Mechanic, Turned Airframe and Powerplant Aircraft mechanic, Turned Aircraft Maintenance Instructor, Turned Scuba Diver, Turned Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Turned Pilot, Turned Handyman Home Remodeler, Turned Aircraft heavy Maintenance Planning Manager, Turned Retired from everything above to return to the life of a family farmer. Wow, What a ride