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
- 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
- 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
Cockle Shells
Designing and building a drought-tolerant garden
Read all about my progress in learning how to make over my back yard into a raised-bed veggie garden (on the west side) and a drought-tolerant pet-friendly garden (on the east side).
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Science & technology, and life.
A ride through science & technology, with travelogue. Currently mostly online security bulletins.
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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.
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Food and family
Recipes, recipes adapted for wheat-intolerance, food commentary, and family goings-on.
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Writing & Graphic Arts, Plugged in & Online
W00t! How much fun can you have with a computer? Let's find out!
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A local issues blog
Out and about in Orange County, California.
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A blog about the writings of Pope Benedict XVI
Started because of the immediate negative and ill-informed reaction of the mainstream media upon his election, and continued based on the theory that a daily dose of Vitamin B16 can improve your faith life.
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Join the Trojan Family!
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MIT at Auction
Go, Beavers!
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Bid on a piece of the Golden State
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