Once a nationally competitive fencer, he now—quite literally—cultivates his own garden in Northern Westchester. Although some years ago he was an editor of scientific publications, almost all of his recent writing (with minor exceptions) has been professional. He would like to be able to convey the meaning, importance, and emotions inherent in science and technology in an actionable, intelligible, and engaging way. It is not enough to understand how the heart beats; one must feel it beating.