This is My Story

I was born in Kansas into an Air Force family. My dad’s career involved many global transfers.  He was transfered from Kansas when I was five years old and was stationed in Glasgow, MT for a year.  We then moved to Spain for a year, England for two years, Beale AFB near Marysville, CA for two years where he retired from the Air Force. We then moved to Sacramento, CA. In high school I was involved with a wilderness club and was exposed to hiking, rock-climbing, X-C skiing which got me hooked on outdoor wilderness activities. Thru a regional opportunity program, I was trained as an auto mechanic, so I pursued that as a career. After fixing and repairing vehicles for many years, I went into selling auto parts.  Several years later and following the passions of my restless artist, I founded and co-owned a screen-printing and embroidery business with Janet in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Forteen years later we sold the business and semi-retired to travel for a few years.  I then worked fulltime and part time for several years in the ag tractor parts business. I currently work part time on the Tarjan Studio art business, and of course, always pursuing numerous hobbies, and outdoor activities.