Interests & Hobbies

Other Interests

• Camping
• Fishing
• Walking

Living historian reenacting various historical periods and events:

• Middle Ages (Society for Creative Anachronism)
• American Fur Trade
• American Civil War
• Western Expansion (e.g., Oregon Trail)
• Washington Territorial History (e.g., Hudson's Bay Fort Nisqually, Fort Steilacoom US Military)

Professional and Volunteer Activities

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Volunteer Firefighter
• Member of the Search and Rescue community
• Emergency Manager

Favorite Movies

Indiana Jones Series
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Gladiator
Star Wars Saga: All 9 Films + the extras except Solo...
Star Trek: (all of them)
Armageddon
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Die Hard Series
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons Movies
Ghostbusters 1, 2, and Afterlife
M*A*S*H
Disney's The Three Musketeers
Clue
The Longest Day
Tank
Harry's War
Top Gun and Top Gun Maveric
Iron Eagle
Saving Private Ryan
Force 10 from Navarone
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
The Quiet Man
El Dorado
Sons of Katie Elder
Apollo 13
The American President
Hidden Figures

Favorite TV Series

M*A*S*H
A-Team
Emergency!
Robotech
Night Court
Star Trek (All of Them)
JAG:
The West Wing
Wednesday

Favorite Books

Dragonlance Chronicles Dragonlance Legends Punk's War, Punk's Wing, and Punk's Fight Today The Forgotten Realms Series Works by Tom Clancy The Guns of Navarone Force 10 from Navarone The Robotech Series

Favorite Writers

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman: Known for their work on the Dragonlance series, which is celebrated for its rich narrative and complex character development.
Jeff Shaara and Michael Shaara: Renowned for their compelling historical fiction novels, particularly those detailing events from the American Civil War
Dan Brown: Famous for his fast-paced novels like The Da Vinci Code, which weave together intrigue, history, and conspiracy.
J.R.R. Tolkien: His seminal works, including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, have had a profound impact on the fantasy genre.
C.S. Lewis: Best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that blends myth, adventure, and philosophy.
J.K. Rowling: The creator of the Harry Potter series, known for her imaginative storytelling and richly developed magical world.
R.A. Salvatore: Especially beloved for his contributions to the Forgotten Realms series, featuring the iconic character Drizzt Do’Urden.
Tom Clancy: Noted for his intricately plotted military thrillers that explore the nuances of global politics and warfare.
Alistair MacLean: Famous for his action-packed thrillers like The Guns of Navarone and Force 10 from Navarone.
Jack McKinney: Pseudonym for the authors James Luceno and Brian Daley, who co-wrote the novelizations of the Robotech series, adapting the complex stories and characters of the popular anime into a compelling literary form.

Favorite Games

• Chess
• Risk
• Dungeons & Dragons (1e, 2e, 3.5e, and 5e)
• Robotech
• Battletech
• Flames of War
• Supremacy
• The Legend of Zelda Series