I'm MHB, born and raised in Michigan, the second oldest of 5 boys and 1 girl. I spent a couple of years in Texas in my youth. Now 59, I have lived in Colorado now for 34 years. Love the climate and the variety - you can go skiing in the morning and then come down and play golf in the afternoon.

Spent 25 years teaching science and math and coaching track and field and wrestling. Got out when I felt I was burning out. Enjoy many sports but not able to do some of them anymore due to a bum knee, after several surgeries. In my life I've enjoyed playing baseball, softball, basketball, football, tennis, hockey, golf (although I suck at it), skiing and riding my bike.

I am an avid wildlife videographer and spend lots of time at Rocky Mtn. National Park capturing animal moments and vistas. I grew up a musician, playing trumpet and drums. Have performed with a variety of groups, including with Polka bands in MI and even with symphonies and was the drummer in a rock band growing up in the 60s and early 70s. I was one of the band geeks that loved marching band in H.S. and spent 3 years in the University marching band at WMU. Loved those band trips.

Politically, I am a fiscal conservative, social moderate. I prefer that the government stay out of our lives when we are not violating somebody else's rights. I actually come out with mostly libertarian viewpoints whenever I take one of the spectrum surveys.