Reporter, editor and writing coach for 34 years, 26 at the Los Angeles Times, where I left in 2004. Author, "Newsthinking: The Secret of Making Your Facts Fall Into Place." The book, devoted to mental organization, is available directly from me beginning in late 2008. E-mail me for details. Co-author, "Burn, Baby! BURN!" the autobiography of Magnificent Montague. Currently working as a freelance writing coach and a singer/songwriter. My CD of 12 original songs, "Low Expectations," is available from me at my web site: www.newsthinking.com. Also coming for Christmas: a 7-song CD about the joys and pains and foibles of golf.