I am retired. My career included work in information technology management, diplomacy, government administration, logistics, disaster relief, and motor sports. I do not participate in social media such as fleecebook and tweedledumber.

As a g-g-grandchild of German immigrants to Texas, I speak German and Spanish My father's parents gifted me with a fair comprehension of Glaswegian Patter, "Braid Scots" and the Gaelic.

Any rejection of a submitted image of mine will result in an immediate review. I will cancel membership in the group and withdraw previous submissions if in my view the rejection is unwarranted.

Best wishes for your continued health and prosperity and for the transcendent joy of sharing with your offspring the love of animals and the richness of human experience. ---John