Jacob, we’ve never met, but I’ve had so many online interactions with you over the years that I feel like I know you. It would be great if our paths crossed one day, as you seem like one of the nicest people in gaming.

As for me, I was born in 1956, just in time to play Careers, an early family favorite. I’m a reliability engineer, so I do analyses on electronic systems to predict how long it will take for them to fail and how to best restore them to functionality. My favorite food is probably BBQ ribs, cooked low and slow. I’m a huge baseball fan and have been a fan of the NY Mets since the late 60’s. That includes the Miracle Mets of 1969 and my family and I were there in person on the day they won their first playoff series! I also like football and the NY Giants.

I’m a musician and have played piano since I was 6. I’ve also written over 100 songs (both words and music); I’d say my songwriting style is based on the Great American Songbook, as opposed to rock or rap. I do enjoy rock music from the 60’s and 70’s, but my biggest love musically is Big Band stuff from the 30’s and 40’s. My tastes for TV and movies are similarly old fashioned. My favorite flick is probably Citizen Kane, although I did watch a good number of movies up until 2000 or so (Sleepless in Seattle is a particular favorite). Like Mark, I adore both Singin’ in the Rain and Princess Bride. I watched a ton of TV as a kid and a young adult, but outside of sports, I rarely do anymore. Although my wife and I both loved binging on Resident Alien recently. We’re also big Dr. Who fans (reboot only, please!).

I was born in New York City, grew up in New Jersey, and moved to Northern Virginia (near Washington DC) in my early 20’s. A year and a half ago, we moved to North Carolina and we plan to stay here, unless some rogue hurricane blows the house down. My plan it to retire in a little over 2 years, but, of course, to still keep gaming!

My wife and I will be celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary later this year. We have no children, unless you count our dog, Casey. She’s under strict orders to live forever. So far, she’s doing her part. Good dog!

Jacob: we’re actually writing up some gaming stories (how did you get into gaming?) right now – and you can check out our bios via the link at the top of the page.

I’ll give you the quick rundown on me – I’m a former SBC pastor/youth minister who has been working for the TN Department of Education for the last decade. My favorite food is “dessert”. :-)

As far as sports go, it’s American football (Titans), Premier League (Tottenham), and MLS (Nashville SC). I’m a pretty big Disney/Pixar fan when it comes to movies – but my favorite of all time is either “The Princess Bride” or “Singin’ in the Rain”.

Can I give you an article suggestion? You have a big team of writers at OG. I’m wondering if you could do a bio on each? Daytime job, favourite food, sports team, movie, etc stuff like that. I read your articles every other day and I feel like I know your writing style and gaming tastes, but I don’t know much else. I would enjoy reading something like this.