From Coalinga, CA. Studied geology and graduated with a BA from UC Santa Barbara and a MS from San Diego State. Lived in Anchorage, Alaska 1983-1992. Moved to Texas in 1992; currently live in Houston. Enjoy gardening, running, hiking, fishing, and outdoor life. I've been using the internet to research and learn more about my family history. Using www.familysearch.org and FindaGrave to link my ancestors and refine the family tree on FamilySearch.