The author: native of the United Kingdom; long time resident of Northern California; freelance computer consultant (available for consulting – just leave a message).

Home: Oakland, California; a very diverse community that could use better management in city government; needs a larger number of caring police officers, and more people who think not only of themselves.

Likes: countryside; people; computers; driving; walking; photography; relaxing; Law and Order; comedy; science fiction.

Dislikes: Law breakers; people who don’t drive properly; people who don’t consider others; “boom box” cars; dogs in apartments.