This thread and “ bit of Bio “ is due to a chance 1^st time self-publishing...an actual oddity.

A number of life experiences and interests have accumulated or passed by through the years before arriving at ‘ Ralph’s Universe ‘ and turning fifty as an author.

There was no previous formal authorship experience other than practical necessary applications of written communication. ‘ Ralph’s Universe ‘ was just a chain reaction, spontaneous combustion of gentle positive outcome and intent unlike Bush’s promoted “mini-nuke model “ theory , as a throw in of contrary comparison.

 Varied range of continual “Reading” has been a source of my attempt to write and express a thought or two. ( .... my unlimited thanks to all other authors...”read and to be read” as well!)

Nevertheless, I was motivated to have fun and share a Quality effort towards completion and to my satisfaction. It has involved a number of turns, twists, and avenues of exploration the past few years....actually resulting in the Sparkling 2^nd Edition of ‘ Ralph’s Universe ‘.

My artist friend Ralph provided the basic structure of presentation with five detailed black and whites ... the evolution of a “ little book “ has been the eventual result.

Some of my main frame activities have been 29 years of 3^rd shift Emergency room Diagnostic Imaging, Aikido instruction for self defense , house building and remodeling, music appreciation....  stuff, other things , pieces , parts , on & on, and so it goes.