About me

I describe myself as a ‘cynical optimist’. I liken that to a katana (Japanese long sword)… my core, optimism, softer, more malleable, more open and hopeful, is encased with hardened and finely honed cynicism… for cutting through all the philosophical (sophistry), political, and social BS and junk.

I’m at the proper age, older than a cabbage and younger than a mountain.

”if you want a teacher, try a waterfall. Or a mushroom, or a mountain wilderness, or a storm-pounded seashore. Reject authority. Authority is a lie and an abomination.”
– Terence McKenna

Retired

Current Position

Am currently a crewmember of the Starship Earth, along with everyone else.

Retired From

My occupational history is long, working since the age of 10: Plumbing & Heating go-for, Dish-washer, Short order cook, Roofer, Journeyman Machinist, QA Inspector, Technical Writer, Teacher (Secondary English), and Sub.

Also retired from all competition and teaching duties after more than 50 years in martial arts, Judo, Aikido, and Tai Chi Chuan.

Current Persiuts

Painting, Poetry, Commentary, Blogging, Photography, and Cycling on my tadpole trike.