About Me
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When it comes to describing oneself, I suppose every man likes to preserve a little mystery. I live sometimes in the Rocky Mountains and sometimes on the Pacific coast — a bit of both. I can’t do all the things Lazarus Long (aka Robert Heinlein) suggests that a competent man should be able to do (maybe about 66%), but I can speak in public, run a marathon, solve a mate-in-three, write a thank-you note, use “it’s” correctly. Some would say I’m a “baby boomer” but I don’t identify with any generational labels. So far I’ve had one ex-wife, one motorcycle, one cavity, five dogs, more than five speeding tickets, two college degrees, two parents, about 26 different jobs, and have written one unpublished book that probably never will be published. I’m one of those jack-of-all-trades types. I’ve worked in construction, sold cars (BMW), worked in a bong factory (they hired me for my basketball skills), tested software, had my own service business, been a proofreader, and played French horn professionally. I’ve worked in industry, IT, government, and for myself (the latter is best). So I’m a work in progress (as we all are). Sentimental movies and Visa commercials can choke me up. Samurai movies and Eric Van Lustbader novels make me covet a katana (I’ve tried 3 martial arts). I’m currently taking flying lessons and learning the guitar (can already play drums). Some of the guys I admire are Yo-Yo Ma, Theodore Sturgeon, and John Wooden. I think Forrest Griffin is pretty cool. I think Eddie Rickenbacker was pretty cool. They say that it’s good to be able to do whatever it takes, and I agree as long as it’s enjoyable. I think life is short, beautiful, puzzling, and an interesting idea.
I like stuff. I like fiddling with it, testing it, using it.
Exploration is my passion. I like to learn new things, be creative, test the edge. And communicate about it. Researching, thinking about, and writing about stuff of interest to men is one way to do that. If we met, would we become friends? I’d like to hope so. If you like, leave a comment about yourself and what you like.
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Eric C. Johnson
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Out and about in the snowy snow, Rocky Mountains, CO
