Ken is from Norfolk, Va, loves to work with his hands, building things from metal and wood. He also loves to write about Eastern Carolina history where he currently lives and has family roots. Ken is an artist that loves to paint when he has the time, and does graphic and website work for the Albemarle Tradewinds Magazine. In his younger days participated in NASCAR racing and had a shop building cars and engines. Spent most of his life making a living repairing and programming computer systems from PC's to mainframes.
Ron was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 12, 1953. Moved to New York at the age of five, and became a U.S. citizen at the age of eleven. Graduated from George Washington High School in New York City. In 1972, I enlisted in the U S Navy and was discharged in 1975. I was a merchant seaman from 1982 through 1988. In between I dug ditches, washed dishes, sold used cars, and even drove a cab. I graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. I was a Motor Fuels Tax Auditor for the State of North Carolina, an IT Control Specialist for Gateway Bank/Bank of Hampton Roads and retired at the end of 2015.
Author of the following books:
Faith Based Poetry
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron
Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron
Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VI
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VII
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VIII
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IX
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume X
Secular Poetry School of Life
Other
American Legion Post 126 – Photo collection of members and activities of Hertford’s
Post 126
Hertford’s Causeway, Turtle Log, and “S” Bridge – photo collection