“Sported standard QM issue 'tache since '83, goatee from '93 (after handing weekend warrior shilling back to HRH), trim full set from 2004. Growing out since 2015 opened up new social strata, namely Sandgrown Beardsmen.

“I work online (social media, forums, sites) and present/DJ weekly Internet radio show, also play out at events, bars, clubs (infrequently).

“Father/husband (both roles crept up on me after 45 years of high on devout bachelordom), provider to two cats and (soon) a rescue dog (when the planets align).”