A. L. Bentley

A.L. Bentley was born in Washington DC in 1956. he has been on a diverse journey his whole life. From military service (Air Force) to construction (framing, roofing, painting, wiring, plumbing, paper hanging, sheetrock) as a practitioner and a manager, to driving (cab, bus, 18 wheelers, seniors), to teaching (truck driving, math, writing) to safety (trucking and food prep at Tyson). Now he writes, paints (oils), and draws,

Al enjoys caring for the little plot of land God has allowed him to shepherd. He is caring for his 5 dogs and traveling.

Married with two stepdaughters, he is very family-orientated.

Though not an affiliate of any organized religion Al is a strong believer in God and morality. Al believes we are all God's family and should do what we can to care for one another.

Some of his catchphrases include, "Except on Tuesday", "In Cleveland", and "two times back"

Al has been to all 50 states and 17 countries but now travels locally. Doesn't trust flying.

As far as sports go, he has played baseball, basketball, football, and tennis, he can golf, run, and bike.

A free spirit and all-around nice person