I'm a 35 year old native Texan currently residing in Richardson, not far from the heart of the Telecom Corridor. I work as a professional technical writer for a manufacturer of telecom equipment, located literally just down the street from my house. Until late 1997, I was an archeologist by trade; however, limits to advancement, limitations to the field in general, and my own disillusionment forced me into a more profitable line of work. I'm been a freelance writer for over 15 years. My children, Foxy and Mercedes, are four and two, respectively. Foxy can speak, roll over, lie down, play dead, turn in a circle, shake hands, and sit on command. Mercy sits, speaks, shakes, dances, and bows so far. They also bark a lot and chew up my stuff, which is normal since they're dogs. Foxy's a Pomeranian; Mercy is a coonhound mix.