"Ron" is a heavily-pruned "Veronica." I dragged that name like a tin can tied to a dog's tail through 16 years of Catholic school. Enough already.

I'm 62 years old.

Born in Girardville, PA; grew up in Paxtang, PA.

Married to Joe Eaton. We share a byline in the San Francisco Chronicle, along with the usual bank account, mortgage, and assorted household goods.