The author has a wife of 43 years, 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Although he briefly taught high school English, he spent most of his working life presenting adult training programs. The programs were centered around business. He taught personal development, management, sales, and a number of other classes. He grew up in a small town in western Kansas and as a result has a sort of Norman Rockwell perception of life. Along with a somewhat idyllic view, he is able to share some of life's hard lessons in a way that connects with a wide variety of people. Friends describe him as deep thinker and engaging. Most agree his writing makes you think. Currently he is writing a fiction book for… adolescent children.