. . . A human should be able to program a computer, cook a tasty meal, balance accounts, write a sonnet, analyse a new problem, con a ship, pitch manure, build a wall, design a building . . .

This auto-biographical vignette provides you with a glimpse of who I am and the enjoyment I get out of life.

I believe I have achieved an ideal life goal where work and recreation are interwoven in such a manner that there's no clear separation between them.

I've had great opportunities to learn and work and play at diverse activities in my life—frequently in the company of truly exceptional people, some of whom you will meet in the other pages of this web site.

Use the navigation buttons to the left to look into my areas of interest outside of computer consulting and authoring.