About kingmi

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I have two children in their teens, a full-time job teaching non-native born Americans to study in English, a house to keep up, two dogs and a cat.  I have read all of John LeCarre's portfolio and am waiting for his next entry.  My current favorite author is Nelson DeMille, waiting for his next entry.


This year I plan to frequent "open mike night" at a few local taps.  I am a guitar player.  This will keep my chops in shape. 


I am the English as a Second Language teacher at an inner-city middle school.  My interest is in preparing those who neither read nor write in English, to attend high schools locally, and not drop out.  I do this by teaching them to read and write.


Location:
United States
Primary occupation:
teacher
Dream occupation:
writer
Hometown:
Des Moines
Schools attended:
Kentucky, Drake, ISU
I like:
baseball,
Favorite writers:
John Le Carre and Nelson DeMille
Favorite books:
Russia House & Up Country, Plum Island
Favorite newspapers:
Drudge Report
Favorite magazines:
Time and Newsweek
Favorite music:
classic rock, classic country, classical music
Favorite movies:
Clear and Present Danger
Favorite TV shows:
Sopranos & The Wire
Favorite teams:
Yankees, Angels, Cubs
Favorite quote:
"Chance favors the prepared mind." L. Pasteur
Gender:
male
Religion:
AA