Warmest greetings and wishes for happiness and health to my fellow Wildcats! Hope to see you all on June 14-15 2024! I am living life in Washington State. Very healthy, and happy.



After 30 active-duty Army years, I retired in 2011. I spent two years in the combat zone and wrote a book about that, The Come as You Are War.



I am now an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner but have opted to teach nursing currently, which I absolutely love.



Between my part time teaching gig and my many hobbies, I keep extremely busy. I still mountaineer, at a slow pace. My group bags a state high point every summer. An exceedingly dumb sport at my age.



I have much to be thankful for, including my friends. I truly thank the Lord for all he has done for me. And he has done so despite my many stumbles, failures and mistakes. Also, there were many noble friends influencing me by example and word for which I am grateful. I hope those friends are reading this. Take care, all.