An academic journey begun in a wood-framed schoolhouse in Appalachia eventuated to a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Life-long learning is core. Accountability is fundamental. Teaching has included self-contained eighth grade (country school), high school English, and a variety of subjects in college and university, e.g., lecturer for ninety students in a women’s lib class at the University of Virginia, classes in prisons, factories, and other non-residential classrooms. Criminology studies and teaching prison officials and law enforcement officers broadened an understanding of deviant human behavior.

Travels have included about forty countries for consultation regarding social work and community planning. Laila and I have been significantly involved in work with Native Americans since the early 1980’s, which history is reflected in his novel series, Trouble (four volumes on Amazon).

Writing has allowed me to reflect upon human nature. Marriage for fifty-nine years and counseling have enriched thoughts of romance. Blogs, books, and motivational speaking are opportunities to inspire others to enjoy dividends of life well invested.

Sowing hope into the lives of others is a primary objective.