Way too long to fit in this box. Here's the abbreviated version:
1. Born in Jacksonville.
2. Moved to Wauchula.
3. Moved to Fort Meade, stayed in Hardee County Schools.
4. Earned Eagle Scout rank and high school diploma; went to college.
5. Worked for newspapers as a reporter and photo guy.
6. Got married to wonderful girl.
7. Became a teacher.
8. Had two boys with aforementioned wonderful girl.
9. Lived happily ever after, the end.