Plain and simple. That's me. Not much to look at. Just your basic, standard model. No options, quite a few miles on me, but I generally start well--when I get enough sleep--and I'll get you most anywhere you need to go. I spend a lot of my time teaching English at Andrews University. Mostly I teach writing courses, the kind that many freshmen hate; but now and then, when I'm lucky, I get to teach an Arthurian literature course which allows me to show off my sword and helmet and my chain mail shirt, one of several I've made for friends. I am also director of the university's Writing Center, a place where Andrews students bring their writing when they want a second opinion. Piano is my main musical instrument, though I'm learning to play a banjo. My older son does pretty well on the guitar, and my younger son is itching to play a bass. Who knows? One day we may start a blue grass band. Until then, I also enjoy playing a bass recorder in Andrews University's Early Music Ensemble. I'm interested in costumes and helped design many of the costumes the group wears. I love to travel when I have the money and the time. Plop me down somewhere in Ireland and I can be happy for weeks. Wyoming is nice too! Mostly I read student essays, but when I have time, I enjoy a good medieval murder mystery. Ellis Peters is one of the best.