Self-taught poet and amateur erudite. A native of Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA. Born in former South Vietnam. Briefly attended the University of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Enjoys eating well, music, movies, art, museums, mathematics, physics, philosophy, literature, Greek mythology, poetry, reading and learning, science fiction, family and friends, smart and lovely women, collecting current and old and rare comic books, fitness, free-weights, aerobic exercises, sunshine, fresh air, and ice-cold Pepsi.