With thirty years experience in consumer finance, having raised two daughters as a single father, and trying desperately to get through my second childhood, I bring two things to the table when I write: an overload of experience, and a sense of humor!

I also see things conceptually, not lineally; it helps me understand things differently, often to my chagrin. Life is fairly simple; we create the complexities in life by not understanding how things really work.

My interests range from economics and philosophy, to sports and karaoke. My background includes vocational teaching, public speaking, and years of writing for companies. I strongly advocate consumers, the downtrodden, and Seattle sports teams!

I am also the Jobs and Careers channel Steward. It should be helpful in deciding what to do in case I grow up. Until then, it is an honor to contribute to the continued success of my favorite venue in which to write!

You can reach me through this page, or through NuBiz4U!, if you want to discuss business, life, or writing.

My passion is ...

thinking and figuring things out.

I know too much about ...

thinking and figuring things out

My parents always told me ...

think and figure things out

My childhood ambition ...

to be a combination of Thurgood Marshall and Willie Mays, except that I wanted to continue playing shortstop

My favorite memory ...

the most recent hug my granddaughter gave to me . . . and the most recent time she sat on my lap and allowed me to read to her . . . and the most recent smile she blessed me with when accepting my offering of the strawberries I picked for her . . .

Why I write ...

I really don't write much; mostly I type. I type to avoid writing.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Okay, I'm getting annoyed with this question; this is the final update: it's always something different!

My first job ...

paperboy

My best moment ...

has not happened yet

My inspiration ...

my desires

Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Should the US adopt the Flat Tax Amendment?

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Though it sounds like an equitable idea that everyone should pay their "fair share" for the cost of government, establishing a "flat tax rate" on income would be devastating to the economy, and would put an unfair burden on poor people, especially the working poor. While my libertarian friends cringe at such economic injustice as taxing people at different rates, we must consider that we are dealing with a system in place. If it is to change for the better, it must change for purpose. Establishing a flat tax rate serves no better purpose, and works against the system in place as contrary fo...

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