The Author -- Hamish Reid

The California Driving Guide is written and maintained by Hamish Reid, a software designer, photographer, and writer based in Oakland, California (my name is pronounced "haymish" (it's Scottish), not some variant of "Hah-meesh" or similar). I'm an UnAmerican, being British by birth, Australian by education, and all over the place residentially. I've lived here now for nearly 15 years; someday I may have the operation and become an American citizen; maybe not.

I have my own web sites here and here, mostly concerned with photography, imaging, and writing. I'm also guitarist / bass player / web designer / etc. for fab Bay Area Modern Rock band Handsome Poets.

The author (far left) playing guitar with Handsome Poets. Photo by Schip.