I love to learn, and to communicate facts and ideas with infectious enthusiasm, in persuasive spoken, written, and visual language that evokes empathy and participation. I am a tireless researcher, a fearless interviewer, and an effective advocate for worthy causes. I a happy to tackle a new subject or explore a new writing style. Formal to vernacular, scientific to conversational, dramatic to humorous, investigative to "fluffy" journalism; I look forward to the next assignment or marketing challenge. I love to share what I know, and learn from those I meet. I am comfortable in speaking engagements ranging from a school group field trip, to a government hearing, to a crowded lecture hall or stadium. A native Floridian, I love to explore the swamp, kayak the creeks, bike the wilderness trails, and "seek out new life and old civilizations" (key out unfamiliar plants, learn to recognize a new bird song or frog call; explore old settlements; photograph the rare beauty of our Florida