Retired military. Served in the Army, and then, Air Force. Former Department of Corrections Officer for Montana and North Dakota. Have lived and worked or played in many places - 14 countries, 1 Island and several states. Not bragging, but, simply want the 'reader' to know that I view the world as a very "small" place - that I've "been around," educated [Aviation Degree], bold, and not afraid to hop aboard a jet and leave the country [enjoyed a Viking River Cruise last October to Ukraine for 2 weeks... ], or hold my own in a conversation on several topics. Currently live and own my Dad's farmstead and some land after he passed away, although reluctantly so, because I'm not a 'farmer' by occupation.... more of a poet, really [Robert Frost also hated the farming life, though he did it for about 9 years..], and have written some good ones... had a piece published through Nobel House of NY, Songs of Honour, 2006. Political persuasion is Conservative / Republican. No deviating from that. My favorite reads are Great Expectations, Plato's Republic and The Divine Comedy... so, anyway, I've entertained [or bored...] you plenty... that's it!