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Age: One year short of the big No. 60.
Occupation: Computer programmer.
Hobbies: Photography, home improvement, gardening, walking, pets, computers and nagging my wife.
Bee reader since: 1974.
How many letters: 65 since 1997.
Favorite topics: I like to write about almost everything including animal welfare and current events. But I try to stay away from politics.
Why do you write? I like to let people know how I feel and what I think. I'm not known for my ability to keep my mouth shut.
Education: I came to this country right after graduating from high school in Japan. I received a two-year degree from Fresno City College and attended Fresno State.
Family: Wife, Janet, who just retired from 32 years of teaching; four dogs and 11 cats.
Political philosophy: I guess you can say I'm liberal, most of the time.
-- Compiled by Pam Rowse
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