Jonathan Hontz is a writer, philosopher, railroader, musician, gardener, and cyclist. Originally from Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania, he moved across the country and settled in Denver, Colorado, following his military service.During his college career, and after graduation from the University of Colorado with a BA in Philosophy, he worked in various heavy industries, public service institutions, and nonprofit organizations. He is certified in permaculture design by the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. As a lifelong bicycle commuter, he is frequently found pedaling his way through any town he inhabits.