I currently reside in Lathrop, Ca with my wife and children. I was born in New Orleans, LA July 20, 1966 to Lena Mae Griffin and Harris Elmore. I am the seventh of eight children whom are as different as night and day. We moved to Oakland, CA when i was about 5 yrs old. Most of my life was spent in Oakland and Berkeley where I was considered exceptional and gifted. I was later introduce to Mrs. Jenkins, a high school teacher, who thought it best to challenge me by asking me to write a poem for Black History month. Later that turned into editing the school newspaper whereas I was the...