I am a freelance writer with a sideline in stock photography and a technical background. My interests include politics, current events, science fiction and fantasy literature, history, biography, languages, and whatever mad enthusiasm has seized me.
I love the Internet, and am proud of my vanishingly small contribution to its creation and maintenance. Keep yer grubby regulatory fingers off!
Educational Background
In reverse chronological order.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1982: S.M. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- University of Southern California
- 1977: B.S. in Computer Science, Resident Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
- Atascadero High School
- 1970-1973, senior year (1974) spent at USC
Employment History
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2005 - Ongoing
Freelance writer & photographer -
1998 - 2006
Member of Technical Staff
Information Services Division
University of Southern Californa -
1993 - 1998
Home-based childcare -
1987 - 1993
Proprietor
Blind Moth Books & Drinks -
1983 - 1987
Technical Support Staff
Carlson Publishing Company -
1981 - 1983
Systems Programmer
Engineering Computer Laboratory
University of Southern California
Kicking Over My Traces
My original blog
A non-specialized blog, spurred by my interests in religion in the public square and keeping the Internet unregulated - posts range all over the map according to current events and my latest mad enthusiasm.
Prosthetic Device
Writing & Graphic Arts, Plugged in & Online
W00t! How much fun can you have with a computer? Let's find out!
Red County, California
A local issues blog
Out and about in Orange County, California.
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