i am a foodie and a political (leftie) junkie (anarchist who votes green- is that an oxymoron?). i'm mad about living, breathing culture: art and performance, and love my adopted town of Oakland, CA. While currently a renter, i dream of having my house one day (with my fab wife, Julia) & becoming crazy old bird ladies together. we rescue animals (mainly parrots).

i own & run two parrot-related businesses: Squawk and Howl parrot services (pet sitting, behavioral consultations, avian rescue) and The Squawk Store (holistic parrot supplies).

i study Feri and hoodoo, among other things.