Born in Tucson, Arizona the youngest of 4 children. where I lived until at the age of 20 I relocated to Fairbanks, Alaska and worked on the Alaskan Pipeline project. I have been happily married to my wife Cindy since 1981 and, with her help raised two great children (Tyler and Emily). We have lived in Arizona, Northern California and currently reside in Southwest Michigan. I have worked as an ironworker, financial advisor, welder, and salesperson, and only in the last few years have I begun writing poetry. I am currently working on additional memories that I want to share.