I was born in 1968 in the post-apocalyptic ruins of Philadelphia, PA. For a decade, I scratched out a living among the scavengers and warring nomadic tribes, until my clan migrated to New York City. Over the course of the next ten years, I acquired the rudiments of civilization, including language, tool use, and a profound reverence for the blessed sacrament that is the bagel annointed with schmear. Armed with my newfound skills and the toroidal blessing of the holy bagel, I then embarked on an epic journey to Southern California, where I successfully founded a new tribe on the shores of the Pacific.

• Animal welfare
  • Puppy mills
  • Horse slaughter
  • Factory farming
  • Animal hoarding
• Philanthropy
  • Nonprofit governance
  • Humane Society of the United States
• Web application development
• Puzzle design
  • Cruciverbalism (strong at construction, weak at solving)
  • Word games
  • Logic puzzles
• Game design
  • Casual games
  • Alternate Reality Games
  • MMO economy and world design
• Papercraft
• Disaster preparedness

I am an admitted serial hobbyist, and have dabbled in a wide variety of crafts and artistic pursuits.

My goal on Wikipedia is to contribute to the quality of Wikipedia articles wherever possible, by locating sources, maintaining neutrality, and careful copyediting.

I respect Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy and adhere to its guidelines. To avoid conflicts of interest, I do not edit articles regarding the insurance industry.

I am always open to constructive feedback, so please feel free to email me or leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about my edits.