User:Abi-Ru Shirzan

I'm Abi-Ru Shirzan and I live in an area of the US that was formerly known as the Western Reserve. (It is neither Western nor Reserved anymore. Let's just say that my dwelling place is near the city of Cleveland.  (Cleveland, of course, rocks. And LeBron James is not the only noteworthy person living here.) I follow a Sufi Path, although with many, many mis-steps; my trudging along that Path is what is most important to me.  When not completely dedicated to falling short of my Sufi ideals, I find time to teach English and Business Communication, primarily to non-native speakers of English and to managers pursuing an MBA. ("Teaching" may be too strong a word. I do stand in front of classrooms and talk--and listen.) There was a time when I was a professional editor; now I write and edit pro bono. (I believe that phrase translates as "because I am a professional bonehead.")  As a long-time supporter of Wikipedia--even with actual money!--I hope to join the community as a contributor.  I'm excited to join the throng!