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| SHOUT BOX | I am an Island named Bret
As a being in a carnal world, I am an illusion
As one among many, I am a means to an end
As a person of interest, I am beyond recognition
As an immortal soul, I am one with the Infinite
I am the Virgin Birth and the Ghost of Light
I am the Span of Time and the Rock of Ages
I am Eternity
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The purpose in life is to discover the purpose in life. And in order to discover the purpose in life, you must realize that you are of paramount importance and total insignificance, both at the same time.
You must become fearless in order to become whole. Suffering and injustice can only be overcome with patience and grace.
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Bret's Bio:
Stevens Point, Wis. -- through 4th grade
Kansas City -- 5th grade
Minneapolis -- through college
1962-1964: Univ of Minn (mathematics)
1964-1965: Miami-Dade College (Computer Science)
1965-1966: Computer Programmer in St. Paul
1966-1968: U.S. Army, Computer Analyst (Spec5), Ft. MacPherson (Atlanta)
1968-1969: Computer Programmer in St. Paul
1969-1972: Univ of Minn (B.S. in Business & M.S. in Information Systems)
1972-1973: Computer Programmer in Fridley, Minn
1973-1975: Lead Programmer, Project Leader in Minneapolis
1975-1975: Sr. Systems Analyst, Project Manager in Los Angeles
1975-1977: V.P., General Manager of software company in Los Angeles
1977-2002: Independent Computer Programmer (part-time contracts)
2001-2006: Adjunct College Instructor (computer courses)
2001-2007: Newspaper Columnist (5-time award-winner)
1977-1982: Married & divorced, no kids
1975-1986: So. Cal. (N Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks, Topanga)
1979-1980: Lived on a yacht (7 months, Oxnard, Ca)
1986-1987: Lived in a 4X4 camper, prospecting for gold (8 months, Calif, Nev, Ariz)
1987-1992: Arizona desert (near Wickenburg, owned 2 mining claims)
1992-pres: Ozark Mountains, Arkansas (peace & solitude)
1998-1999: Memphis (10 months, Y2K computer contract)
1964: 3-Cushion Billiard Champion (Univ of Minn)
1967: Pocket Billiard Champion (3rd Army HQ)
1968: Pocket Billiard Champion (3rd Army HQ)
1977-1981: Wrote three unproduced screenplays
1) T.J. and Nine-Ball Johnny -- pool hall adventure/drama
2) Overexposure -- crime suspense/thriller
3) Minor Change -- psychological thriller
1993-1997: Wrote four novels (all published in 2000-2001)
1) The Dogman of Topanga -- romantic suspense/thriller
2) A Bad Run of Fate -- psychological mystery
3) Goomba in Montana -- coming-of-age suspense/thriller
4) The Eleventh Sage -- metaphysical mystery
2001-2007: Wrote approx 400 newspaper columns & articles
2003 -- 1st Place, Humor Column, Arkansas Press Association
2004 -- 2nd Place, Humor Column, Arkansas Press Association
2006 -- 1st Place, Humor Column, Arkansas Press Association
2006 -- Honorable Mention, General Column, Arkansas Press Association
2007 -- 1st Place, Humor Column, Arkansas Press Association
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And that's how to be a successful professional bum
"The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances."
"The greatest action is not conforming with the world's ways."
"The greatest worth is self-mastery."
Buddhist Proverbs
Peace & Happiness
Bret
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| STUFF BRET LIKES | | Interests: | Writing, Metaphysical Phenomona, Ancient Wisdom, Gardening, Dogs | | Music: | Blues, Classic Rock, New Age, more | | Books: | Have four published novels:
1) The Dogman of Topanga
2) A Bad Run of Fate
3) Goomba in Montana
4) The Eleventh Sage | | Heroes/Idols: | Anyone who can think for themselves and follow their own path. |
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| BIO | | PHYSICAL | | Race: | Caucasian | | Height: | 5'10" | | Body Type: | Athletic | | SOCIAL | | Marital Status: | Single | | Smoker: | No | | Drinker: | Yes | | EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION | | Education: | Post Graduate | | Occupation: | Writer |
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| SCHOOLS | | University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities | | Location: | Minneapolis, MN | View | | Status: | Alumni | | Attended: | 1962 - 1964 | | Degree: | In Progress | | Major/Focus: | Mathematics | | Miami Dade College | | Location: | Miami, FL | View | | Status: | Alumni | | Attended: | 1964 - 1965 | | Degree: | Other | | Major/Focus: | Computer Technology | | University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities | | Location: | Minneapolis, MN | View | | Status: | Alumni | | Graduated: | 1971 | | Degree: | Bachelor's Degree | | Major/Focus: | Business | | University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities | | Location: | Minneapolis, MN | View | | Status: | Alumni | | Graduated: | 1972 | | Degree: | Master's Degree | | Major/Focus: | Management Information Systems |
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