At 11, I began my journey steering trucks, moving on to managing train wreck aftermaths. Later, I operated heavy equipment, including 100-ton cranes. With five and a half decades of experience, I tackled wildfires using dozers and excavators. Transitioning to a diesel mechanic role, I worked with trucking companies and offshore platforms. My love for travel ignited early, exploring 47 states and four foreign countries by age 19. At 53, I embraced retirement, starting a 28-year ocean voyage documented in “Traveler From The Past.”