I was born and grew up in Lancaster County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the USA. In May of 1997, I married a wonderful woman, Angela, a Canadian whom I met while teaching English in Kita...voir plusI was born and grew up in Lancaster County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the USA. In May of 1997, I married a wonderful woman, Angela, a Canadian whom I met while teaching English in Kitakyushu, Japan. Angela developed the kindergarten program at the school where we both taught. Angela is now an elementary school teacher, and I currently work in the computer field as a Systems Analyst in the United States. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Millersville University. At Millersville, I studied primarily European History and developed a strong interest in literature and philosophy. I also studied Latin and Ancient Greek. I did my graduate work at The Pennsylvania State University where I earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History. My interest in Japanese culture initially was stimulated at Millersville University where I met several Japanese students studying there. From 1993 to 1996 I was able to fulfill my dream of living and working in Japan.voir moins