I've been an entrepreneur,
a restaurateur,
and an outlaw in Beijing.
I make a fine cup of coffee,
a truly good gumbo,
and a mean black bean.

I'm a lifelong aquarist
who enjoys the funny things
my parrot does,
but the dog
is still more fun to play with.

I'm a closet Zeldman wannabe
with a touch of hilmancurtis envy,
and in awe of Eric Meyers
- hell, I'd even be happy
to do a Dean Allen,
but how would I adapt
to the south of France?

In chasing the names,
I'm pushing this portfolio
to a critical mass
that will manifest
in full time web employment.