The author graduated from the University of St.Thomas with a B.A. in Political Science. He studied abroad in London and traveled around Europe for several months. He also attended Law School at The University of Minnesota. He worked in the private and public sectors. He traveled extensively to 45 states and 30+ nations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He also taught English in Seoul, one of the world's largest cities and, in sharp contrast, lived in and around the Rainforest for several months. He is also an ordained minister.