My name is Arthur Herring. I was born in North Carolina. I grew up on a farm. After high school, I studied architecture and visual design in college. I am now self-employed as a gardener. I have always considered my mind to be my most important possession, so even after I left college, I continued to pursue what some refer to as "self-directed learning". Throughout my life, I have had a strong tendency toward verbal communication. So, I look forward to contributing to this site.