Grew up in CAR, heart of Africa. Left for NYC 1956. Lived near Whitney Point NY for a year, moved to Breckenridge MN, and finally settled in Grand Rapids MN for remainder of school years. Viet Nam vet, surg. tech, PA. worked in medical field in Maryland, California before moving to Canada in early 70's. Studied bio/biochem, degreed in HR Mngmt. Have mountain climbing experience in Canada, Calif., Oregon, Washington. Due fine art screen printing and building butcher block furniture. Bible student