I specialize in short stories in all genres — most are fictional but some are true. I retired from a thirty-year teaching career in 2005, and I now enjoy being a part-time reference librarian and active community volunteer at six venues. Married since 1983 with one daughter, I have traveled to 114 countries and all 50 states. I have two graduate degrees in history. I enjoy hiking, bicycling, National Parks, comparative religions, movies, music, art, photography, and museums.