Hobbies & Interests

Detail of the nifty Disney letterhead
After 35 years, Walt Disney takes my advice and makes a Narnia movie

In late 1969 I wrote a letter to Walt Disney Productions, suggesting that they should look at C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia." I thought they would make good movies. Eventually, they wrote back.

The Full Nelson Loop Knot
The Full Nelson Loop Knot

I enjoy learning and tying knots. In 2003 I came up with some knots and bends that I hope are novel inventions.

My daughter and I, load-testing the co-sleeper crib
Cherry Co-Sleeper Crib

I like woodworking, and have started building furniture using hand tools. My most elaborate creation so far is the cherry co-sleeper crib that I built for our daughter, Linnea.

Pie and crust
Cooking

I really like baking pies, and feel that I've just about mastered the classic pie crust.

The amazing Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar
Bugs

Indiana seems to have some doosies, like the Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar.

Sanico Coral wood cookstove
Wood-Burning Cook Stove

It's been sold, but go ahead and take a look.

Last update: December 11, 2005