Born in Ireland, he spent years traveling and living in many places ... to include: France, Spain, Monte Carlo, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Yelapa near Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico.  Most of that time was spent in France (to include Paris) during formative years when he witnessed the French penchant for strikes and protests. He has lived and worked on private yachts.  His residences have been as distant as have been his careers.  He has been in the company of many famous people and a few infamous ones.  What has this provided?  An enriching freedom, a certain detachment, and distance from local battles (as should be the case for any outsider).  He believes you must respect the culture of any place you are visiting, even while voicing a perspective that benefits from this detachment; the lack of historical resentment.  You must share your opinions.  That is why he writes.  He finally settled in Northern Virginia where this first publications took final shape.  We trust they are in forms you will find appealing.  You are welcome to leave your opinion, but only if with respect.  Anything less and it will be erased.  Thank you and enjoy.