Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Actor. B&B Owner. Collector of vinyl. Other stuff.

Super curious, Gamer, Computer Geek, Fruit tree grower, USMC vet, working on my emotional maturity, trying to like people. Fortunate to live in Northern California.

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