You are here:

California/Being a Californian!

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/5/2008


Question
What is your perception of California life? How does mordernism (technology, modernized homes, etc..) reflect California life? Has any of that stuff influenced your view of being a californian?

Answer
I have written at length about such topics in the past, but have a limite time to do this now.  In general though, yes, I expect California to be a tech leader, not in just communications/internet, but also in transportation and energy.  I expect California students to continue to be creative and well-educated leaders.  I am concerned about the impulsive consumerism among California kids, as this often works against the work ethic needed to be inventive.  Naturally, as a California, I take great pride in knowing a lot about computers and have many of the techie toys available on the market.

California

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Ernest Tufft

Expertise

I am knowlegeable about most all parts of California, but am most knowlegeable about San Diego, San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, Wine Country regions, North Coast, Yosemite, Mother Lode, Tahoe, and Central California.

Experience

I'm a fourth generation Californian and know the history, culture, and geography of the state very well. Born and raised in the Francisco Bay Area, I lived 8 years in San Diego, and now reside in Stockton, CA. I worked 6 years in the Napa/Sonoma wine industry. I have also traveled to 19 different countries, on all continents of the world except Australia and Antartica

Organizations
I'm a gold star member at VirtualTourist.com.

Publications
Virtualtourist.com

Education/Credentials
I have a Master's degree in English, and have teacher's credentials for grades K through 12. I currently teach at the community college level.

Past/Present clients
I have helped many visitors from all over the world appreciate the great state of California, and I have also helped Californians visit other parts of the world.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.