I studied experimental psychology and community counseling, with a good dash of teaching. I also spent 40+ years as an electrician; I've closed down my contracting business, but still do some consulting. I remain heavily involved in the safety community, and put in quite a bit of time trying to improve safety standards. Aside from a couple of anthologized short stories, I've written nonfiction, generally science-technology subjects. These have ranged from social science to health and safety to codes and standards; some physics, ergonomics and somatotherapies; customer relations; and ethics. I've published three books so far; sold various columns, including one that ran 22+ years; maintained a fraternal newsletter that ran 33+ years; placed countless free-lance articles; and performed bits of editing and fact-checking, both paid and pro bono.