• I have a daughter who’s in a music video. That’s right. Molly appears for a moment in Uncle Kracker’s Smile video. So I guess that means I’m kinda famous.
  • I am a huge Ohio State fan. I was born in OSU Hospital and I believe I was dropped on my head as a baby so I’m kind of brain damaged about the Buckeyes. It truly is a sickness…Buckeye Fever. I have been told many times that I need to get a life.
  • I am actually Five Feet Twenty and a Half inches tall. That just doesn’t have the same ring as Five Feet Twenty, so we’re going with that. (Have section on site that explains Five Feet Twenty)
  • I can’t stand roller coasters. One, I don’t fit on them very well. And two, they make my stomach do crazy things.
  • I am the oldest kid of four and have three younger sisters. We got along perfectly fine all the time! I remember one time telling my sister Susan, “If you touch me again, I’m going to pour this full glass of milk over your head.” And you know what happened? She did. And I did.
  • I love to read and I am constantly reading something. (See my book reading list on this site). Does this count as a recreational activity?
  • I feel like the most blessed person on this planet because I get to do what I do.
  • I have 3 wonderful and different children, Kristin, Molly and Robert.
  • In the 4th grade I set the pull-up record for the President’s Physical Fitness test with a grand total of ZERO pull-ups.
  • I have been married over 25 years to my awesome wife, Connie. She seeks God with all her heart daily and I am so thankful God put her in my life.
  • I used to play a lot of golf until a couple of back surgeries. Now I play Sudoku (but very rarely)
  • I am presently looking for a hobby (see above note about golf). I have felt guilty about doing anything for me (I do workout and try to take retreat days with God, but I’m talking about something like bungee jumping…well maybe not that, but you get the idea). I have come to realize this is unhealthy and need to do some things recreationally for me so that I can be all God made me to be. So, if anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears (unless you say “rope climbing” or “pull-ups”).
  • After graduating college, I was a computer programmer for several years. You’d laugh at this if you saw how technically illiterate I am today.
  • I played basketball for four years at The University of Toledo where I met my beautiful bride, who was a cheerleader. I know, “Awww, that’s so cute!” While on the court I didn’t jump very high but I made up for that by being very slow.
  • I love to drink watermelon juice. Yes, it exists. But I’ve only had it in Mexico.
  • I perspire more than any human I know. Yes, I agree, that’s gross. But it’s true. To me it’s really only gross when I’m sweating when I’m not supposed to (I don’t mind it when I’m working out…)
  • If I ever go bald, I don’t think my head will be very attractive. I know I have several scars from banging it on low hanging objects. One time I remember hitting it on a metal door closer at my daughter’s school. Blood was spurting out the top of my head all over the floor. It’s tough being so tall!
  • I actually like it when people talk about my height. It is a great conversation starter. One question I get a lot is, “Did you play basketball?” Even though I did, I like to answer, “Nope. I was a jockey on the horse racing team.”
  • My favorite meal is seared Ahi Tuna (either blackened or sesame crusted). Basically it is raw fish that is thrown on the grill for about five seconds. A little wasabi and soy sauce and I’m in heaven.
  • I actually enjoy yard work…even mowing my lawn. Like I said earlier, I have been told many times that I need to get a life