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Jim Orr
Jim Orr was born in upstate New York in 1940. In 1944, his parents gave up everything and headed to California for their piece of the American dream.
He lived most of his early lif...view moreJim Orr was born in upstate New York in 1940. In 1944, his parents gave up everything and headed to California for their piece of the American dream.
He lived most of his early life in the Bay Area town of Vallejo, California.
During the fabulous Rock n' Roll 50's & 60's, Jim experienced everything unique about the Rock n' Roll "American Graffiti" lifestyle spreading across America. This "Autobiography" is about he and his friends life experiences during that legendary period.
Jim holds a degree in Health Science from San Francisco State College and also attended graduate school at Golden Gate College. A graduate of the Santa Rosa School of Nursing, he worked as a Psychiatric Nurse for the California Department of Mental Hygiene and served in the Army Nurse Corp during the Vietnam War where he met his wife Joan who was also an Army Nurse.
Upon finishing his military service, Jim left the Nursing Profession to become a Deputy Probation Officer with the Solano County Probation Department. He ultimately attained an administrative position with that agency, having his office in Vallejo, California.
The author is also a well known Napa Valley Wine Country Artist. His artwork can be viewed at www.napavalleytourmap.com. He has also conducted private wine tours in that famous wine region and is the author of the travel book, A Day or Two in The Napa Valley.
Jim has worked in many different professions, but regrets not having tried his luck at three others; a Geologist, a Stand Up Comic, and a Weight Guesser in the Circus!view less