I was born in Philadelphia in a diverse neighborhood. We were all seeking a better life through education, work, and friendships. From the time I was 10, I wanted to be a lawyer (if I couldn’t be President). My career has been with two short periods – in public service or community work. That has also been true of my non-vocational activities. My passion is service and people. My hope is to leave the world a little bit better. My hobbies are reading and writing science fiction, watching junk T.V., watching my children and grandchildren, and looking for and using puns.