A native of northern Minnesota, I grew up on a farm and got hooked on Apple II computers in high school. I am interested in many things (genealogy, recumbent bicycles, etc), but tend to view and edit articles on technology, science, the environment and alternative energy. I see them as the most important issue and opportunity of our day. I volunteer with a habitat restoration group, and as an engineer, an interest in efficiency comes naturally. I have also spent a bit of time editing in the Simple English pages. I have been known to hibernate for long stretches, and then nibble on small edits or do some research and do something bolder.