World's shortest biography - Twelve events that significantly elevated my life (1954 - ) ----------------------------------------------------------- Chronologically: 1969: My brother Donald advised me to take typing class. (I was in the tenth grade). 1970: I learned the basics of computer programming. 1971: Cross Country coach Myron Anderson took us (his five varsity members) to Colorado for hiking and climbing between my junior and senior year of high school. It got instilled in me. 1976: I vowed to become and remain self-employed. 1979: I took extension classes in math at the U of M which led to enrolling at the U of M for three years of math study. 1988: Little Bear, my cat, my first and most beloved pet, came to me as a kitten. I have Shelley to thank. 1991: Second hand computers became affordable. 1993: The Bradys, my forest neighbors in Pine County. 1993: My 3D CAD program was born. I have the Bradys to thank. Long story. 1994: Jester, my first and most beloved dog, came to me as a newborn puppy. I have the Bradys and Penelope to thank. Long story. 2000: Built my cabin in the woods. Little Bear, Jester and I spent about 100 days and nights there over the following ten years. 2016: Bart ( May 26 2016 - August 22 2021 ). Been a quiet past 21 years, new development wise. back to archives |