I received a BS in English Education. I was a junior high English teacher before I was drafted during the Viet Nam War era. I became an accountant after I was separated from the Navy. I spent two years in Italy and I well traveled. I am married and have two children. I became a writer after my artist wife, Carmella, introduced me to Art and Inspiration at the local library. I sing and play guitar and my friends have karaoke at our house. 36 years of marriage and over 30 years of friendships makes my life very special. I am semi-retired because we must have purpose before pleasure.