I am a senior and disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an exhibited artist and published writer, temporarily retired from editing and publishing fields. My degree is from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and I grew up in a small town in Illinois. I care about animals and the environment, and frequently help the homeless and the poor. Presently I am renovating our building but we still lack plumbing and heat and could use some help!

My educational charity, Spring Grass Book'Em, sends free educational & quality fiction books & magazines to tens of thousands of needy, appreciative prisoners in the United States--when as we have money for postage. Our prison book library is now located at 2421 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15214; phone 412-708-4230; email [email protected] . Our books and funds are mostly donated by people like you. Dictionaries always needed!