If I could only have one hobby, it would have to be reading. I really enjoy it! And while I read from a wide variety of materials, lately I've been reading a lot of Harlan Coben murder mysteries and Len Deighton spy novels. Dodie, my mother-in-law, introduced me to Deighton several years ago, and next to Vikki, it's one of the best things she's ever given me! (Love ya, Dodie.)

In addition to reading, I enjoy woodworking, robotics, and making music. I've been playing guitar since I was a kid, and I also play a bit of banjo and piano. I've managed to combine woodworking and music, building musical instruments of my own. I do some MIDI recording from time to time, too, and have even gotten my grandsons into the act. Check them out, and see some of the instruments I've built on my photos page.