I was born March 1, 1959 in Portland, Oregon.

I am the second to the youngest of 7 children from my natural Mother and Father. I Have 3 older brothers, 2 older sisters and 1 younger sister. My parents divorced when I was about 6 years old. I was raised by my mother and grew up in the SE Portland.

In 1974 I moved northward across the Columbia River into WA State to spend my last few school age years with My father and Step Mother. I therefore also have 3 step brothers, 2 step sisters and 1 half brother, totaling 13 siblings in all. I love music. I play the accordion, though not professionally.

I am a fan of Classical music especially from the Baroque period, but also enjoy swing and light jazz of the Big Band era. My favorite band is Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra.

I love old cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I am saddened whenever I see or pass by a wrecking yard, as if it were a graveyard of fallen and forgotten heros.