As a youngster my job was keeping the woodshed full and the household appliances operational. I have been around for the better part of a century. During that time I have paid my bills through employment in the U.S. military as air crew and staff officer, employment in the private sector providing energy management solutions to industry and municipalities, and employment as a public servant in the field of forensics. I am currently retired and enjoy tinkering with projects (large and small), backpacking/ mountaineering, and serving my fellow Veterans and disadvantaged citizens.