Energy conservation engineer with a specialty in lighting. Did it for 23 years, and am now retired. I spend my time attempting to play paino, listening to music, reading, and surfing the internet in a constant quest for knowledge.

I used Lutron for years, but, two things drove me away. First, they insist on pigtail wiring rather than screw terminals, thus cramming more into already-jammed wall boxes. Second is the fact it is virtually impossible to find their products in anything but white unless you order it special, which none of their retailers will do.

My screen name is based on my appearance. Even in my old age I still have red hair, and my beard is big, and WAS red. My alter ego is the American grizzly, but the sweeter side of them.