Hello, everyone!
My name is Tom and I live in Washington, USA. I hold a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Washington and, throughout my career, I owned and operated a custom-design fine jewelry business specializing in rare and exotic gems.
My interests include composing and recording songs, writing short stories, flash fiction, and poetry, as well as hiking, nature photography, and panning for gold. I also like to read books dealing with historical subjects, both non-fiction and fiction.
On a more personal note, I'm married and self-identify as Autistic. At this stage in my life, I see little value in going through the hassle and potential expense of seeking a formal diagnosis.
Since I tend to be quite verbose, I’ll pause here and say that I look forward to reading your posts in the forums.
