I am the author of "Songs from a Cave and Other Selected Poems (1995-1999)" and "Obadiah's Stepson, A Memoir." (not published) I retired from public education as an educational consultant at the Los Angeles County Office of Education with a commendation for high achievement and from the United States Army as a Lieutenant colonel after thirty-four years of with a medal for meritorious service. My residence is in Huntington Beach, CA. My wife and I had four children and nine grand children.