I am a forty something male, married with two adult children. I have been interested in writing since I was a boy, but never had the opportunity until now to explore this side of my life.

I was born in 1964, in Stockton, California to a single Mom. I was raised primarily in Reno, Nevada but also lived in the central valley of California. We now live in Iowa.

I have two dogs and three cats, all rescue animals.

I have a small circle of friends that I hold dear.

I love writing, reading, watching movies, T.V. My favorite Television show of all time is either The West Wing, or Star Trek. My favorite movie of all time is: Guess who's Coming to Dinner? With Spencer Tracy and Sydney Poitier.

This is a new and exciting time for me, let me know what you think of what I've written here. Feel free to give constructive criticism. No threats or flames please. This is a place for learning.

My passion is ...

Honesty

I know too much about ...

Star Trek

My parents always told me ...

to never give up your dreams

My childhood ambition ...

was to make it out alive.

My favorite memory ...

is my son grasping my finger they day after he was born

Why I write ...

because I need to, not for money.

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

Books: A Leap in the Dark, T.V. Becker, Music: Varies

My first job ...

Bus Boy at the Garden Room, MGM Grand, Reno, NV. 1980

My best moment ...

Was when I talked a young man out of killing himself

My inspiration ...

My wife and children

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits

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I like this question, but I can only say 10? Bummer! There are so many to choose from. I think I'll go from 10 to 1, with 1 being the the thing I dislike the most.

10) Rudeness: There is no cause for it. Holding a door open for a person is a quiet, nice thing to do. It lets people know that you are aware of other humans in the world. That you aren't Gods gift to human kind. The words Please and Thank You are so rare anymore that, I'm actually caught off guard when someone says that to me. I think that this could be placed higher in my count, but there are others that make me boil more. ...

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