I used my G.I. Bill from the Marines to get my BFA and MFA degrees in 1977 and 1979. I have exhibited my work nationally and internationally since the 70s, with the most notable inclusion being the 2000 Taiwan Biennale. I taught as an adjunct and full-time Art Instructor at two No. Nevada colleges before retiring in 2007. I presently live in Aptos, CA which is a half block from the beach, for good reason- At my age, if I fall down, I prefer it to be in water or sand.