"The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common: instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views, which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering." - Dr. Who
Fun or special times
With Mr. Popcorn in 2012.
At the Fiesta Bowl, 2012. Stanford 38 - OSU 41
Having fun with some Swedish (and German) friends at the Apollo Theater in NYC, June 2009. (The show was great, Amateur Night).
For 2001-4, I am a member of the Board of Directors of the Rolla Public Schools. The caricature is the courtesy of Mr. Robert Forsee, Graphic Arts of the Rolla Technical Institute (RTI).
In 2002 I was pleased to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc. I am pictured with Bill Brittain and Tom Smith.
Floating on the Big Piney River with my group, jumping into the Current River, or kayaking on the North Fork River are fun things to do. Click the image for a larger view.
For Linda and I, being in the 2001 Homecoming parade at Eastern Illinois U. was fun. I was a big hit as a Distingished Alum, until we ran out of candy! Being honored by Professors Richard and Ellen Keiter was the real thrill for me.
I have had an interest in a certain girls basketball team over the years. Click here for more pictures of the girls. Here are the 7th grade girls, Champs at Jefferson City Tournament, 2001.
I guess I looked pretty serious when I got my Curators' Professor metal in 1994.
Occasionally I take a few days off to relax.
For about $10, you too can look like an astronaut.
Climbing Mt. Baldy, CA, Spring 2003.
Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, 7/04.
