- Department: Chemistry
- University: University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska
I am a cradle Catholic who actively seeks to get closer to Christ. I have five adult children. I teach chemistry at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I'm from Detroit. I try to help others when I can. I played college football.
Favorite Quote
The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. Master to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Friends describe me
Intense, an odd duck, but a nice guy.
My hobbies
Reading, Singing in choir, Helping others, Learning about the history of atomic weapons
Fantasy dinner guests
Thomas Aquinas, St. Peter, James Madison, St. Therese, George Lemaitre, Isaac Newton
Best advice I ever received
You're not as good as you think you are. You are not like your students.
My undergrad alma mater
Michigan Tech
My worst subject in school
English
In college I drove
1976 Cardova (The Power Cardova!)
If I weren't a professor, I would
Be a High School Teacher
Favorite books
The Lord of the Rings, The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Butler's Lives of the Saints
Favorite movies
Excalibur, The Outlaw Josey Wales, My Blue Heaven
Favorite city
Royal Oak Michigan
Favorite coffee
Black tea
Nobody knows I
Go for long drives (too much!).
My latest accomplishment
Helped Holy Cross Grade School with their volleyball program.
Current Research
I don't really research any more. I used to examine intramolecular forces.