...At one time, around age 9, I studied extremely diligently and dreamed of becoming a professional. While I did not pursue this, chess has been a wonderful mind-sharpening tool for me over the years. The highlight of my chess career was defeating a young master while I played the black pieces. (read more)
...I am retired, but have worked my entire life. I have worked as Principal's Secretary at a middle school; as Training Coordinator, grant writer and coach for 425 people in an industrial workplace; as a staff ghost-writer for a Fortune 500 company; and for the US Forest Service. I have taught col... (read more)