Biography

Then, of course, how I became a computer geek.

And my love of drums and raves.

I entered the Army right out of high school. I didn't get anything out of it like the commercials would have us believe, but I did learn a bit. Especially when I was called upon to perform duties beyond the ones they had in mind. Suffice to say, I survived, got an honorable discharge, and a very high security rating.

Back in 85, I had started writing my own role-playing game with a friend that had also just gotten out of serious relationship. By 87, our little company was about ready to start on publication. I asked around, and most publishers were using Macintoshes, so I got one. I've been hooked ever since. (In fact, I'm typing this on one now) Unfortunately, my partner and I started to lose touch shortly after, so the initial project was shelved. Ursa Major has mostly performed public service work since then, but a Mac has always been the center of the operation.

To earn the money that Ursa rarely provided, I took a number of other jobs including security work and taxi driving. The latter job provided me with a number of opportunities. The best one was college. One of my dispatchers decided that I needed to be in school, and badgered me until I looked into the local community college. I'll never forget her for that. My college years are another whole story.

After college, I hit the work force as a full fledged Computer Guru. I fought in the Mac - PC Clone wars. Back then we used light pointers: elegant weapons, for a more ... civilized age. *Ahem* The force has served me well, though. It has made my transition to LA much easier, and allowed me to work within my philosophy.

Now I find myself getting more and more involved in the party scene. Not only am I building a village for Burning Man, but I'm a sysop there too. I'm not just going to parties, but I'm throwing them as well. And I don't just screw around with fire, but fire performances have become such a part of my life that they branched into my new career.

So that's the facts. If you're interested in my beliefs, I have added a manifesto.

Well, that covers the highlights, the rest of it is also available, but you'll need to E-mail me to get it. I'm kinda a private person, so I hope this satisfies you for now. Basic statistics include: 5'11", 220, brown hair/eyes (I kinda look like a cross between Al on Home Improvement, and Bob Segar). I have more hobbies and craft skills than most people know about, and so very little time to do them all. I listen to most music ('cept country), and like all kinds of food. Pet peaves: closed minds, nags, liars, and stupid commercials. Eyebrow raisers: openly intelligent people, redheads, and mysteries.