I am an ex-techie. Used to work in the software industry for 20+ years. I have been pursing art/illustration/comics the last 6 years or so. Recently finished my first year at Center for Cartoon Studies, Vermont. I love to Stretch - Cycle, Taichi, Swim, Tango, Trek Sketch - love to draw, childrens' books, autobiographical comics Sing - been learning Indian classical music, liked to perform in open-mikes, small audience Silent - have been practicing vipsanna meditation