Age: 61
Home: Lemoore.Occupation: Retired Caltrans land surveyor.Hobbies: Bicycling, camping, reading interesting subjects.Bee reader since: 1984.How many letters: 19 since 1998.Favorite topics: Local issues, some politics.Why do you write? To counter hypocrisy, inject common sense.Education: Associates degree.Family: Wife of 40 years; two children.Political philosophy: Registered Democrat, but I'm a moderate.-- Compiled by Pam Rowse