Born in St. Louis. 1/8th American Indian. AA Degree in Anthropology from College of Dupage (1988). BA Degree in English from Elmhurst College (1993). Former TSA Screener. Writer/Poet. Divorced. 50 Years old. 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Martial Arts: National Champion, 6th in the World in 1993 at New Orleans World Super Grands.
