I'm originally from a very small town in Oregon. I grew up surrounded by nature and I love it to this day. I joined the Air Force in 1984 and retired as a Master Sergeant in 2005. Ended up retiring in Illinois just across the river from St. Louis Missouri. Spent almost 10 years of my career in Italy, Germany, and England. I've traveled around Europe and spent some time in Saudi Arabia. With my travels I have seen much and enjoy not only nature but the man made world we have created. I try to find the beauty...more