“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations, and places where I have banished you, and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile,” declares the Lord.
        Jer. 29: 11-14
 

We are currently living in a small town in Northwest Iowa called George.  It is a town of about 1000 people.   We attend  church at Tabernacle Baptist Church here in George.  I got an Associates degree in Applications Programming at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota.  I graduated in 2002, after going back to school again late in life.   A big step forward, but it was well woth it.  I have a thirst for knowledge.  I often tell people that if one quits leaning, that there isn't much more purpose in life any longer.  I do a lot of research in many different things.  One of the things I also do a lot with is a garden.  I have a garden that is 32 x 54 ft in size.  I also have several fruit trees and bushes as well around the yard. Of course, for those who know me, I also work extensively on or with computers.  I'm either building or fixing something for someone.  With technology always changing, there is always something more to learn.  
 
I am currently not work as of the writing of this update. I hope to find a great job that can stay with me for years to come.  A chance to finally do something better, and to better myself and others   I have done many things over the years.  Computers, flight simulators/electronics, Airfield Management/Customer Servive/Air Force,  printing press and other machines.  You can find more on this on my Resume page.

Throughout the years I have lived in many places. I was born in Hannibal, Missouri on March 10, 1962.  I have spent time in at   7 states and the territory of Guam. I spent 10 years in the Air Force. I have learned many lessons over the years. I have truly learned through trial by fire. I have been through adversity.  I've lost everything and come out the otherside better in many ways.  Life is a growing experience.

I have enjoyed doing many things over the years. Let me give you a big list: Reading, some writing, bicycling, flying, kite flying, scuba diving, computers, hiking, plants/gardening, roses, canoeing, music, ham radio, horseback riding, etc. What can I say, I like to try new things.

Where am I going?  I have found that I am very good with computers.  Over the years, I have built many (from component level to board level).  I've run several operating systems including: Amiga, Dos, Windows, a little Mac, and some Linux.   Now I am learning to program.  I have always know that I could write, but I actually did a Manual in college and realized I could do that as well.  In my previous job, I was able to put together a wiki for the company to use  in technical support.  It allowed us to find information quicker.  The key is keeping it updated. I am getting to be pretty well rounded.  I have done a lot of customer service related work both in the Air Force and in my technical support role.  

That’s me in a nutshell! :-)  This is really just a small part.  I am ready to move on to better and brighter opportunities.   What do you think?  I really could write a book!