Sumner Hushing:  

Update 2/2/2023 - Sad to say, I lost Mandy, my sweet little chihuahua-mix companion dog at the end of 2022. I knew she’d grown to be a big part of my life over 15+ years, but the reality of losing her has been tough on me. Currently: Living in the Denver metro area has been awesome - I love the Colorado seasons, and walking and biking the local and nearby mountain trails. Living near an airline hub has its benefits, too. I’m glad to be able to share it with my partner Jennefer. With the pandemic, I’ve spent a lot more time using flight simulators on my PC, polishing my flying skills, while enjoying that virtual world, through their amazing portrayals of the weather and geography across this planet. History: I have fond memories of a hectic family-relocation world-travel summer after junior high school, then starting high school in Highland Falls NY, a beautiful town with a deep history. We were just adapting to our temporary life there, when we were suddenly uprooted again, to head back to Palo Alto after all. The exceptional Gunn High teachers helped me enjoy the learning process, and Dr. Hawkinson kick-started my fascination with computers. I loved being in marching and stage band, orchestra, and stage crew, and crewing for the Guys and Dolls production at the end of my senior year. I also enjoyed biking the local foothills, building and listening in on the world with my shortwave radio, and touring Canada to play at Expo with the Blue Saints. Sometime in the middle of all that, I tried some flying lessons - whooee - hooked! The gorgeous San Luis Obispo countryside put a wonderful slant on my college days. We had an eclectic mix of phone phreaks, cowboys, and chemists in the dorm. Fun electronics labs. The trailer hitch incident. The Honda 90...Expand for more