Tom Barnes:  

Life I am married, have 1 biological son, Tucker and an adopted son, Austin. I am openly gay (left the closet not long after graduation and a stint in the Army and Air Force). My spouse is Glenn and we had a Vermont Civil Union on Aug 11, 2000 (we will be together 8 years on Dec 15, having just passed our 7 year civil anniversary). We are foster parents (although right now we are taking a much needed break). We own an older home on a 1/2 acre of land up in Havre de Grace, MD...less then a mile from the bay where our family enjoys kayaking during the spring and summer and shop like crazy at the small, family owned stores during the fall and winter (lots and lots or antiques, gang! Come on up....it's a small town atmosphere with wonderful townspeople!!). We have a 1 year old boxer named Brandi, who is just a sweetheart! I have a ton of hobbies and am always adding on new ones. I do water color painting (have sold a few), karaoke, picture touch-ups, etc. Recently, I started a new hobby "redo-ing" Barbie dolls into faeries (yeah yeah - gay guy doing faeries - hush up! lol). It gets pretty involved, but the techniques are easy...you just need a LOT of patience. Another "newer" hobby is making jewelry (just getting started). We have an idea for a jewelry business, so we will see ...Expand for more