I was an interior designer for 22 years before my 22 years in public office that included 6 years on the Denver Board of Education, 8 years on the Denver Election Commission and 8 years on Denver City Council. Service on the school board and the election commission were part-time and while on those boards I held jobs in the not-for-profit sector. I've lived in Denver since 1964 and consider this City to have grown into a world class place to live and host visitors. "Bearded Blue" needs a home, so please consider purchasing my work to help support The Denver Hospice.