Born & raised in the Bronx NY. Joined the navy after HS. Worked in manufacturing specialty welding alloys for over 30 years, retiring as president of a small co at 55. Ran a antique art glass co till 2006 when my wife & I chucked it all & RV'ed full time for 9 years traveling all of NA. Settled in Tucson in 2015. I have 4 kids w my first wife & 5 grandkids. Used to be into photography and birding, now we have 6 dogs and volunteer at shelters.