The Author has led an interesting life, like London or Hemingway. He has worked in a variety of fields ranging from Restaurant Owner, Licensed Seaman, Educator, Journalist, Registered Nurse and is currently working in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida. Academically he has earned a variety of degrees, which are listed in chronological order: AA in Mass Media, BA in Communication Arts, AS in Nursing, MS in Health Care Administration and PhD in Public Administration. He lives with his wife, Virginia, and their cats, dogs, chickens, and horses on a hobby farm.