I was born to an Ojibwe mother in California in 1977. I've worked as a teacher, Subway Sandwich Mascot, part time campaign manager, and digital illustrator. I live with my wife, my brand new baby boy born on September 8th and my less than brand new cat in Denver Colorado. I consider San Francisco and Tokyo to be my home towns, despite never having been to Japan.

I'm not Asian, but I study Japanese Culture, Politics and Nationalism in my spare time, when not hiding from my cat or desperately trying to earn dollars for diapers.  Before my baby was born, I was an avid MMO gamer, anime/manga fan, and aspiring novelist. Now all I want is sleep. And french toast.