I hail from Denver, Colorado, best known for its tropical rainforests, playful wildlife, and not hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics.

When not linguisticking, I enjoy board games, trivia, making and solving crossword puzzles, public transportation and urban design, reading, biking, cross-stitching, and playing the oboe.

NB! While "de Haven" is a Dutch family name, it is in fact my middle name. Go figure.