I've always liked to write and did so in company and organizational publications.  But, my sense of humor could best be described as "out there".  I spent the majority of my work life with a major medical products company.  In addition, I've been an EMT, Paramedic, rescue tech, and police officer.  I was born and raised in small towns in west Texas.  There was mostly blowing sand, mesquite and cactus but I loved it there.  The pace of life was slow but kids and old men seem to thrive on that.  I hadn't seen much of the ouside world until I joined the Air Force and they sent me to...where else?  Texas.  However, the company where I spent the bulk of my working life sent me to most of the United States over the years. Once I achieved adulthood (which was a minor miracle), I tried to be a helper and not a hurter.  Just don't disturb the grave-like mound in the back yard.  What can I say?  Stuff happens.