High Steel and Great Whites

A Mystical Adventure

By Michael R Basso

Smashwords eBook Edition

Version 2.0 2010

Copyright © 2010 Michael R Basso

About the author

As a lifelong learner and educator, Michael R Basso, Jr. holds four advanced degrees and a variety of professional certifications. Dr. Basso has a Ph.D. in professional psychology and biomedical systems; an MS in engineering science, an MBA with a focus in executive leadership and an interdisciplinary Professional Development Diploma in pathophysiology, neural systems, and education. He also holds a BS in electrical engineering as part of his undergraduate accomplishments. Michael is also certified in quality systems and in a variety of health related areas.

Dr. Basso has significant experience as a college level educator at Yale University and the University of Connecticut. His experience also includes being a consultant, researcher, newspaper columnist, engineer and organizational leader. Michael is the president of a statewide holistic health organization.

Preface

I procrastinated about writing this book for ages, until one day I got a wake up call that came out of the blue. The ambulance and fire truck arrived early on a Saturday morning at my neighbor’s house. Next came the police. When I didn’t see anybody being put on the stretcher, the situation was becoming clear. Then came a priest, followed by a mini van driven by two gentlemen with black suits. They sat in the driveway for hours. Seeing my relatively young, fit, active and perpetually smiling neighbor being carried out in a body bag was a reminder to all about how fragile life can be and the importance of time. Seeing his elderly mom walk out of the house that day really drove the concept of karma, or cause and effect, home.