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Well, you asked for it so here goes! I'm five-feet, eight inches tall from scalp to toes. Born October 1930 in Indiana - so there, I've revealed my age. I'm blessed with great health even at this elder stage. Happily married to my dear Vera for 62 wonderful years, And we've met life's vicissitudes with laughter and some tears. Two daughters Leanna and Leslie but, alas, lost Mark, our boy. Through the years they've brought Vera and me so much joy! I'm blessed with 6 grandchildren and 4 great grands. (I hope to stick around for more as my family expands.) Enlisted at age 17 in the Air Force in 1948 retiring in 1978. Assigned to Morocco, Germany and Japan which was great! I 'fought' the Korean War in Bermuda dodging sea shells. Met Vera in Bermuda and in Texas we rang those wedding bells! Retired as a Chief Master Sergeant, the top Air Force enlisted grade. 'Twas a challenging, exciting life and I'm sure glad that I stayed. While in the Air Force I earned a degree in Justice Administration, And upon Air Force retirement became a Colorado Bailiff for my vocation. I like folks who keep their word, are punctual and I don't suffer jerks gladly! Me and the Lord are working on this but I have very little patience, sadly. I love God, family and nation and enjoy writing poetry and even though, I've penned nearly 1200, alas, as a bard I've made very little dough! I like steak and taters and a sip of Beringers White Zinfindel now and then, And going to Cripple Creek to play the one-armed bandit when I can. Sorry if I bored you but once I began writing the words just seemed to flow. Now, you probably know more about me than you ever wanted to know! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) 2014 All Rights Reserved Entry for Regina Riddle's "Bio Poem" Contest
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