About Michael Crook

 

I am Michael Crook of Albany, New York.  If you’re looking for Michael Crook the lawyer, music producer, photographer, professor or whatever else, you’re looking in the wrong place.  There are many Michael Crooks.

No, I’m absolutely not the only Michael Crook, but I’m the best one!

In addition to English, I speak Dutch as I can trace my Dutch heritage back to at least the 14th century.  Additionally, just for funsies, I am an anger translator.  I translate for people who are too kind or shy to speak angrily.  As I lived in Mays Landing, New Jersey for some time, I can help with the anger aspect.

 

Furthermore, I am a certified American Sign Language interpreter.  I have performed interpreting services for all manner of events, church services and meetings.

I am professionally accomplished with experience in data entry, payment processing and handling sensitive data. My most recent work experience was in the Colonie/Latham area, suburbs of Albany.  I worked for a temporary employment agency that supplies works to a high-profile company that contracts with the state.  It was my job to perform various duties that pertained to collection of child support payments.  My time there was brief as I had to depart due to a severe seizure disorder.  But it was a good place to work.

Not to be outdone, I am also a freelance writer for hire.  My current resume is available.

I am one of the first people to have established an internet-based fan club for a European dance act.  That club was the Unlimited Too Fan Club, which feted Dutch dance group 2 Unlimited from 1993 through 1996.  Through that club, I established professional contacts that continue to this day.

I am not generally known for my affability, and I do not believe in any form of conflict resolution, except when absolutely necessary.  I owe that personality trait to my time living in New Jersey.

 

I am one of those people who follows the possibility of World War III.  I have written numerous articles on the subject and I consider myself to be an expert on the subject matter. 

 

 

 

I am a proud fur parent to two lively and vocal cats.  After thirty years of Mormonism, I came home to the Catholic Church in 2022.   Just like over a billion other Catholics, I attend Mass weekly and I volunteer whenever and wherever needed in my parish.  Though I am a Catholic, I do not in any way represent my parish, diocese or the Church in any way whatsoever.

Finally, I am a DNR activist.  I have standing DNR and MOLST orders in place that are valid here in New York state.  Want to know more?  Read the link!