It is believed that "Brian" does research in gamma ray astrophysics, and works on some project called "GROCSE," although the meaning of this word is likely to remain obsure until his group is convinced that they really should set up a home page.
Investigations into bclee's history show that it may have spent some time in Kansas, and may even have a degree in Physics and Psychology from Kansas State University although this seems unlikely and has yet to be confirmed. In addition to the afore mentioned regions, bclee has also been seento stop in mid-journey in several places between the Rockies and the Sierra Nevadas, peering at and recording images of odd scratches and markings placed rock surfaces by ancient humans.
Careful field study has shown that Brian lives with one other human and five other mammals: "Amy Brooks" (human, possibly spouse); "Baba Jaga" (cat); "Jabberwock," "Little Nemo," and "Toby" the rats. There are also uncountable spiders in this same dwelling, although it appears that this is merely one of the many unfortunate consequences of living in California.