I retired from Mesa Public Schools 6 years ago after an enjoyable 30 years of teaching math. Currently, I am an associate professor teaching part time at ASU and MCC. Occasionally, I substitute for MPS because they are desperate particularly in the areas of math and science. Since January 1, I have not received any calls to sub -- usually my phone rings non stop every Monday and Friday, the only twos days teachers ever get sick. When I checked on it, I was told that my fingerprint card needed to be updated. I guess they dramatically change every 4 years. I asked for an exception for myself but no, "If we do it for you then..." Here I sit, idle, with a skill to use for a desperate need because my old prints are not acceptable. By the way, I am a quadruple amputee. Go figger!

Jun 2013    Carol and I will be facilitators at this years Amputee Coalition Conference in Orlando.  Carol will be presenting to caregivers and I will demonstrate tricks and tips for new and old amputees concentrating on things therapists never show you.

I continue to work on my forthcoming book AND  and Shimdot Productions has been working with me and 5 other amputees filming a reality TV show pilot about living as an amputee.

Apr 2013    I will be participating in my 7th Pat's run.  A 4.2 mile run celebrating Pat Tillman.  Before my amputations, I did not enjoy running - preferring to stay in shape using athletics of some type.  Now  I do this event because I can and it always leads to something -- an interview or a gig.

Mar 2013    I was a guest at the Tempe Sport's Authority Courage Awards as a past honoree.  I met many celebrities including two of my heroes, Frank Kush and Danny White. This is a great honor for me.  I was almost the only one there not in a tuxedo.

Mar 2013    I placed second in the AMF state bowling tournament missing the national finals by 9 pins - RATS!   I have placed second in this event more than once.  "We'll get'm next year" is getting a little old.  Still, I feel good that I can compete against fully abled bowlers.

Carol and I bought a piece of rental property becoming real estate moguls.  This is a reach for us but we both feel like this is an excellent time to buy real estate, plus, it is in a nice retirement/golf community so as owners, we can use the amenities.

Jan. 2013   Carol and I took first place in the fun  time doubles tournament in Las Vegas.  This has become a bi-annual event.  Thousands of bowlers participate from all over the country and Carol and I have made hundreds of new friends.

Interesting semester.  I usually work 2 evenings a week at the local community college but now I am doing 3 extra classes 5 days a week because of maternity leave.  The total of 5 classes is split between two campuses with 10 miles in between.  It is extremely taxing on both my wife, Carol and I.  I have to direct a question at the women reading this, "Why are you getting pregnant all the time?  KNOCK IT OFF!"