I was born, in the state of Georgia, on August 3, 1953.  I am therefore a Leo.
(If you believe in astrology, Leo (Simha) is of the fire element, and of the fixed
quality, the influence being creative, self-reliant, enthusiastic, warm-hearted
and positive.  Leo is ruled by the sun.)  In the Chinese "zodiac", I was born in
"the year of the snake".   My mother's name was Irene, and my father's name
was Ira. My mother passed away 2 hours after I was born. My father died
years later. I have 4 sisters, and 3 brothers.

I grew up in the state of South Carolina. I was raised in an orphanage
(Thornwell Home and School for Children, Clinton, S.C.).   I was educated in
a Presbyterian orphanage, I attended a Presbyterian church and school.
I graduated from Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C.  I attended Columbia
Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia; but, I did not graduate.  I love to read
non-fiction books, mostly philosophy and science. I have a voluminous
private library.

My wife's maiden name is Maria Eugenia de las Casas.  She was born in
Bogota, Colombia.  We have been married 18 years.