Stephen Rutledge is a writer and performer in North Portland with his husband of 44 years and two terriers. As an actor he has appeared in 150 full stage productions, a dozen films, and over 50 commercials and voice-overs. He writes for World of Wonder Productions in Hollywood. His home and gardens have been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Pacific Magazine, Home, and is featured in a coffee table book, Flea Market Decorating, by Meridith Press. He is old and he is cranky.